We're pleased to invite you to join the CFA Society and Fitch Learning for the 2016 Annual Forecast Dinner.

This will be an evening of great discussion centered on important issues in the world of investments. 

Leading industry figures will be speaking about market trends and the economic and financial impact on the region. 

Date: Wednesday, 20th April

Time: 17.30 - 21.00 UAE time

Location: Shangri-La Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 75880, Dubai

Agenda

17.30 - 18.00 Registrations and Networking
18.00 - 18.10 Introduction by CFA Society speaker and Fitch Group speaker
18.10 - 18.30                      Implications of Lower Oil Prices - The Big Picture by Mr. Alex Griffiths, Managing Director and Head of Natural Resources and Commodities EMEA at Fitch Ratings
18.30 - 18.35 Q & A
18.35 - 18.50 How lower oil prices will impact the macroeconomic environment and banking? Mr. Edward Coughlan, Head of Middle East and North Africa Analysis at BMI Research
18.50 - 19.00 Coffee break 
19.00 - 20.00

Pannel Discussion: Outlook for the UAE and Middle East - 2016 and Beyond 

  • Ms. Khatija Haque the Head of MENA Research at Emirates NBD
  • Mr. Luciano Jannelli  Head Investment Strategy at ADCB
  • Mr. Jawad Mian (Stray Reflections)
20.00 - 21.00 Dinner & Networking