ABI Investment Affairs Conference - Investment in the long-term: 15th.September 2010

Registration opens at 8.30am. The conference starts at 9am and finishes at 5pm with a drinks reception.

ABI Members - £195 + VAT;
Non Executive Directors & Corporate Officers - £245 +VAT;
Commercial & Advisers - £295 +VAT

For any queries, please call 020 7216 7487 or email events@abi.org.uk

The conference will consider areas such as:

What makes an effective board.

The role of audit and how to ensure effective risk management. 

The role of remuneration and the remuneration committee. 

The proposed Stewardship Code 

Active shareholders and shareholder activism. 

The challenges for smaller companies. 

The consultation process and how to promote effective dialogue. 

The changing nature of the shareholder register and the challenges this brings.

Speakers and panellists will include:

Stephen Green, Chairman, HSBC Holdings plc

Michael McLintock, Chief Executive, M&G Investments

Richard Lapthorne, Chairman, Cable & Wireless Communications

Lindsay Tomlinson, Managing Director, BlackRock

Sir John Egan, Chairman, Severn Trent plc

Simon Laffin, CVC Partners
 
Anthony Hilton, Evening Standard

Robert Talbut, Chief Investment Officer, RLAM

Peter Montagnon, Senior Investment Advisor, Financial Reporting Council (FRC)

Howard Coates, Partner, Makinson Cowell

Tim Ward, Chief Executive, Quoted Companies Alliance

Don Mackinley, formerly of Cadbury

Andrew Tusa, Managing Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch

John Buchanan, Smith and Nephew

Breakout Sessions : A detailed list of both morning and afternoon breakout sessions can be found in the related document (on the right hand side of the webpage) or on your booking form.  Please note that one out of four for each session must be chosen.

   
Who should attend: 
The conference offers a valuable opportunity for directors, corporate officers, advisors and other stakeholders to hear from some leading figures from the corporate and investment world.

The conference will be of particular value to non-executive directors, company secretaries, IR and HR professionals, lawyers, consultants and other corporate advisors.

Terms and Conditions
 
1. Delegates will receive an invoice as confirmation of their booking and email confirmation for all registrations completed on the website.  This will go to the address specified on the registration form.

2. Payment terms: Invoices to be settled within 20 days of the receipt. 

3. Cancellations received before Wednesday 18 August will receive a full refund (less administration fee, see below). 

All cancellations must be received in writing and will be deemed to take effect from the date when received by the ABI, subject to an administration charge of £30.00 + vat per delegate.  Cancellations received on or after Thursday 19 August will not be eligible for a refund.

4. Delegate places are transferable but the name of the alternative attendee must be advised, in writing, to events@abi.org.uk prior to the event.