Event Listings

As Latin America countries position themselves to take the mantle of true emerging markets, private equity opportunities grow increasingly complex.

Private equity and hedge funds are now competing for deals and investors. You can benefit from the new developments as economic realities point to emerging markets as sources of stability in a diversified portfolio.

The conference in 2008 will seek to focus on the most prominent developments and challenges facing the industry.

The Caribbean Investment Forum, the region's longest-standing and most influential regional conference, is returning to Trinidad & Tobago, the economic heart of the Caribbean, in 2008. We will hold the conference at one of the Caribbean's finest new hotels, the Hyatt Regency, Port of Spain, on 11-12 June.

Join the community of thermal and renewable power, biofuel, and oil and gas executives who gather at this event each year to discuss regional energy challenges and find solutions for Private Power in Central America. Hear the latest on Meeting growth in energy demand — New generation, fuel diversification; Renewable energy — New build, integration into the system ; Transmission interconnection — Central America, Mexico, and the Andean countries; Market development — Bottle-necks, PPAs, short-term sales, regulatory involvement ; New fuel sources — E&P, refinery, pipeline, and LNG terminal development and Alternative fuels — Activity, policies, impact on economies and agriculture .

With the commodities market making a bull run and the prices of base & precious metals climbing, mining companies and financiers alike are turning to Latin America as a source of huge potential.  The well established mining companies have quickly become Wall Street favorites as returns skyrocket – and financiers are eagerly backing small companies, in the hopes of exponential profit.

The industry seeks financing and in return, is showing great profit.  Investors need guidance to the best opportunities and help in structuring deals.

Mining companies are investing in new equipment and technology to maximize their production.

For more information, please visit www.terrapinn.com/2008/latmining

FDI Expo 2008 is a brand new exhibition dedicated totally to the business of globalisation. Presenting senior executives with a time-saving, one-stop opportunity to gather information and grow their knowledge of all aspects of foreign direct investment. FDI Expo 2008 will bring together key decision makers and senior corporate executives from MNCs and SME's with government bodies, investment promotion agencies, Intermediaries, consultants and advisors.

Infrastructure Investment World LatAm is the place to be this fall to learn from the most advanced investors and examine the key considerations when investing in the region’s infrastructure projects to achieve superior returns.

You will be able to discuss and debate how to mitigate political and investment risk in the region without sacrificing alpha, how infrastructure compares to other asset classes, the risks and opportunities of the hottest sectors within infrastructure; and case studies from leading countries.

Speakers and audience members will consist of the preeminent infrastructure funds, Latin American pension funds, project financers, and global LPs with a high interest in Latin American infrastructure.

The Brazilian Re Event will provide you with the tools and strategies you need to overcome regulatory hurdles and develop durable operations in this evolving regulatory regime. Our exceptional faculty of top reinsurance, legal and operational experts will provide the latest information on:

• Navigating the key provisions of Complementary Law N° 126
• What you must consider before applying as a local, admitted or eventual reinsurer
• Crafting claims control and claims cooperation clauses under the new regulatory framework
• Applicability of Brazilian insurance regulations and provisions on reinsurance agreements
• Capitalizing on the emergence of new market segments including captive reinsurance, D&O, and Life Reinsurance
• How the future of the IRB will impact market stability and growth

This conference will address the challenges faced by Latin American Families to manage the transition amongst generations while preserving family cohesion, family wealth and avoiding disruption from growing fragmentation in shareholder ownership.

We have selected and retained the most relevant topics and experts for what promises to be an outstanding educational opportunity to learn and exchange ideas in a highly professional and friendly environment.

As a subscriber of Business Monitor, we are very pleased to offer you a 20% discount on the registration fee.