6th Annual Pensions & Investments Summit to be host on 15-17 May 2006 in Montreux; European Pensions & Investment Summit Will Take Place on 15-17 May 2006 in Raffles Le Montreux Palace, Montreux, Switzerland.

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands -- EPI is undoubtedly the number one pensions and investment summit in Europe. It offers countless new business and networking opportunities for pensions and investments focused executives and leading service providers.

EPI 2006 offers:

--wide variety of conference sessions that enable delegates to explore new strategies and opportunities,

--unique opportunity to network with other leading pensions professionals,

--face-to-face business meetings with a truly international selection of world-class service providers in the financial arena serving European pensions and investments executives.

Programme

Attendees will also benefit from practical, cutting edge case studies, keynote presentations and discussions on pre-requested topics presented by the speakers representing the following organisations: AP3, Barclays UK Retirement Fund, Statens Petroleumsfond, Fonds de Reserve pour les Retraites (FRR), ATP, Amonis and NAPF amongst others.

Keynote speakers that will be present at the event:

--William Donaldson, Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission

--Sir Christopher Bland, Chairman, British Telecom

--Jan Straatman, CIO, Capital Markets, ABP Investments

--Tom Jones, Vice Chairman, IASB 

--Dr Juan Yermo, Head of the Working Party on Pensions, OECD 

During the three-day summit, attendees will gain invaluable insight into:

--European Pensions Issues for Regulators and their Implications for Pension Funds

--International Accounting Developments: IASB Progress in Achieving Uniform Financial Reporting Worldwide: and their Implications Pensions

--Integrating Sustainable Development Criteria into Investment Decision Making

--Getting the Balance Right Between Maximising Pension Provisions while Securing Long-Term Financial Stability

--Implementing Accrued Benefits Pension Models

--Effective Risk Governance and Mitigation in Asset Management

--Reducing the Risks of Additional Cost and Poor Governance Procedures for Pensions

--Strategic Asset Allocation and the Future Role of Securities in Pension Fund Management

--Investing Strategically in Private and Global Equity

--Utilising Derivatives/Structured Products in Asset Management

--Utilising Alpha-Driven Strategies to Achieve Superior Risk-Adjusted Returns

--Creating Value in Emerging Markets

--The Benefits of Implementing Effective Currency Overlay

--Cutting-Edge ALM Solutions

Service Providers

The companies participating in EPI 2006 will be key asset management companies, pension consultants, insurers and providers of legal and actuarial services to the pension market. The number of companies in each category is strictly limited to ensure that an appropriate balance is achieved. Senior representatives will discuss the individual delegate needs on a one-to-one basis and assess the issues, products and services essential for tackling any corporate pensions and investment strategy.

Please visit: www.epi-summit.com

The Organisers

marcus evans specialises in the research and development of strategic events for senior business executives. From our international network of 54 offices, marcus evans produces over 1000 event days a year on strategic issues in corporate finance, telecommunications, technology, health, transportation, capital markets, human resources and business improvement. Above all marcus evans provides clients with business information and knowledge which enables them to sustain a valuable competitive advantage and makes a positive contribution to their success.

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