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Retirement Industry and Investment Professionals to gather in Johannesburg and website launched

MNCapital, Africa’s leading business information provider, in partnership with Africonomie (London based strategic partner) today announced its launch of the website dedicated to the “Fund and Asset Consulting Forum” – www.assetconsultingforum.com  an event to be held on 7^th and 8^th of March 2012 in Johannesburg. This is a two day forum focusing on Africa’s Fund and Asset Management industry.

The forum has been supported by leading industry players such as the PIC, Novare Actuaries and Consultants, Investec, Sanlam Multi Managers International, Mianzo Asset Management, Caveo Fund Solutions, Cadiz Asset Management and many more. The event is drawing an interest to Retirement Funds, Government and Public Funds, Trustees, POs, Fund Managers, Investment Professionals, Actuarial and Legal partners, Asset Consultants, Regulators and Industry Bodies in Southern Africa.

Participants will:       

·         Evaluate global perspectives on opportunities and challenges in the asset and fund industry

·          Discuss emerging trends and dynamics between asset consultants, fund managers and fund trustees

·          Explore the evolving role of asset consultants on issues such as - ESG, Asset Allocation, Manager Selection etc

·          Net work and learn from leading trustees, retirement fund, asset and fund managers and investment professionals

·          Appreciate Africa’s role in the global markets

Commenting on the forum, Michael Ndinisa, Executive Director of MNCapital, said; “The level and calibre of industry leadership confirmed for the event, building on this last year’s roundtable discussion, will be an invaluable resource for Trustees and Principal Officers engaging in this Inaugural  MNCapital – Fund and Asset Consulting Forum. Participants will leverage on interactive panel sessions, debates and keynotes to engage renowned industry leaders and pioneers, while assessing a unique networking platform to develop new and valuable business relations.”

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