High inflation rates and fluctuations in short term interest rates and in the economy all contribute to the current volatility in Global Markets. And, while the financial community views the GCC as an emerging financial hub with a lot of promising commercial opportunities for GCC citizens and foreign investors as well, spikes in share prices in regional markets, which are stereotypically followed by plunges, leave investors continuously wondering “Is the GCC stock market really on the rise or is it heading for a fall?”

The 6th GCC and Global Financial Markets Summit, which aims to address major issues like financial concentration and market stability and trends, will shed light on stock exchange volatilities and the risks and opportunities in the GCC stock markets, as well as their correlation to global markets. It will also cover best practices to combat possible threats and abuse and discuss the need to create more integrated markets and faster information linkages between the regulatory authorities and investors.

What will be discussed?

The conference aims to discuss the following:

• The Role of the Private Sector in Developing the GCC Financial Market
• Strategies to Strengthen the GCC Capital Markets
• The Link between the GCC Communities to Global Markets
• GCC Financial Market Volatility: Measurement, Causes and Consequences
• Case Study on Integration of the GCC Financial Markets
• The Changing Environment of International Financial Markets
• Market Development and Business Continuity
• Prevention of Financial Markets Abuse
• Financial Market Forecast 2009

Who Will Attend?

All top decision makers interested in investing in the GCC Financial Markets including:

• CEOs, CFOs and other top executives.
• Government officials
• General managers, IT managers, and financial controllers
• Business analysts, business development managers
• Financial consultants, advisors, and other high ranking delegates
  

Why Should you attend?

Through this summit, you will enhance your understanding of the current financial markets and learn strategies for investing in the GCC financial markets from well known industry speakers, with years of practical experience and in-depth knowledge. The summit will provide an avenue for you to meet and interact with brokers, industry experts and professionals, and investors.

Note: Bear in mind that the schedules of high profile speakers are subject to alteration.