Financial Times Business, the specialist publishing and conferences arm of the FT Group, is set to increase its exposure in the Middle East Markets. Financial Times Business publishes over 15 leading institutional and retail finance titles for finance professionals, corporations and investors out of its Southwark Bridge Head offices in London. The group intends on leveraging the strength of its already strong global titles such as The Banker, Foreign Direct Investment Magazine and FT Mandate, to launch a series of events and conferences in the Middle East region. The group, well known for its integrity and transparency in reporting, will offer both delegates to its events and readers of its publications a wealth of global financial intelligence.
In 2007, Financial Times Business Events will deliver over 80 conferences, briefings, roundtables and awards dinners in London, continental Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America, with over 6 Middle East events planned for 2007. With a strong brand and reputation, FT Business’ high calibre speakers and rich agendas are sure to continue to attract only the highest quality delegates from the banking and financial services sector.
“Middle East Financial Services Summit” at the Ritz Carlton in Bahrain on May 2nd and is focused on key banking and finance issues in the Middle East region. This one day event is also coupled with the official launch of Bahrain Financial Harbour and The Banker Magazine’s own prestigious Global “Deals of the Year” Ceremony. This event is in addition to the “World Financial Centres Summit” which our sister publication the FT Newspaper are launching with the DIFC later this year.
“The Middle East Financial Services Summit will bring together the industry’s leading minds to present new ideas and insights into how the GCC market is developing. The event only features high-profile individuals such as CEOs and other C-level speakers, representing the institutions currently shaping the region’s finance, investment, banking and asset management community,” said Michael Barker – Head of Institutional Events – FT Business.
High-level journalists from our global publications such as The Banker and the Financial Times will be chairing and moderating the day’s discussions. The event has also attracted a high level of speakers including Niall Booker – Chief Executive & Dep. Chairman from HSBC Middle East, Mohsin Khan – Director for Middle East & Central Asia Dept, IMF, Mardig Haladijan – GM, Financial Institutions Group, Moody’s, Gilles Rollet – CEO, Middle East and Sub Continent Private Banking, ABN Amro, Dr Naser Saidi – Exec Director, Hawkamah and many more.
Aside from FT Business’ conferences and events, the group will also be increasing the exposure of its specialist finance publications in the region. Established in 1926, The Banker Magazine is the flagship title of FT Business and is already well respected by the global financial community and in the MENA region. The Banker is one such title which is set to further increase its editorial coverage, general circulation and exposure in the Middle East region.
“We are going to leverage our strong global magazine brands such as The Banker, Foreign Direct Investment Magazine and FT Mandate to extend our range of events and client offerings in the Middle East region,” Luke McGreevy – Regional Manager, FT Business, said.
