CIBC 2007

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The annual meeting on transformational issues
facing the banking industry in China and the Asia Pacific region.

The China International Banking Convention (CIBC), is the foremost annual gathering of senior decision makers to track the transformational issues facing commercial banks in China and the Asia Pacific region.

Hosted by The Asian Banker, the foremost provider of intelligence to the financial services community in Asia Pacific, this international conference is the most prestigious meeting between senior Chinese bankers and their international peers from around the world.

2006 marked the official opening of China’s banking sector to foreign banks after years of trade pressure by the international community. The entrance of foreign players and the transition to a more market-based mechanism in China is currently taking place amidst a backdrop of heightened concerns about global liquidity and credit risks. In addition to the obvious commercial repercussions, these developments also change the complexion of the challenges facing China’s banking regulators. The onus is now on the banking regulators to successfully adjust to the profoundly changing economy.

The Conference will feature three very important themes facing banking in China and the region today:

•	Market liberalisation and the trends in reform for China and beyond;
•	Building a world-class risk framework to support continued growth;
•	Developing robust growth strategies and brand building

The CIBC will feature leadership and governance dialogues that will bring to life world-class leadership issues that can provide for leading Chinese bankers on what is achievable in their own markets. This highly anticipated interactive dialogue will tap on the expertise of renowned local and international industry insiders to rigorously discuss the burning questions for China and the Asia Pacific region.

As always, the CIBC will feature some of the best global practitioners and authorities on these topics. It is also supported by leading regulatory personalities in China, the United States and Europe as an opportunity to discuss the major challenges facing China’s banking sector in a serious and constructive manner as the country continues to transform its banks into what could potentially become world-class institutions.

With a strong mix of keynote and plenary sessions, parallel briefings, dialogues, open discussions and exhibition, the CIBC is the only highly-interactive world-class forum of its kind in the industry today.

Who will be there

This conference is designed as an international conference for both Chinese and bankers from other countries in the region who are facing similar transformational challenges.

Chairmen, CEOs, CFOs, CROs, CIOs and managing directors of China’s national and regional banks
Senior compliance officers, both Chinese and overseas banks
Heads of Departments and executive vice presidents of retail and corporate banking, operations and IT divisions of both Chinese and overseas banks
Heads of financial institutions (FI) and correspondent banking businesses, both regional and global
Senior executives from corporate and investment banks operating in China
Regulatory and supervisory specialists from around the world who need to understand global trends from an Asian perspective
Senior executives of banking associations in both China and across the region
Leading accounting and law firms targeting financial institutions in China
Leading consulting firms, IT & business solution providers

Why you should participate

Be at the forefront of a premier banking convention for in-depth discussions, an exchange of ideas and sharing of information and experience amongst senior executives from the financial services industry and related players.
Gain invaluable insights from key global practitioners and specialists in corporate governance, risk, and banking transformation. Utilise these for your own business success in this growing market place.
Gain first-hand information and understanding on the challenges faced by the China financial services industryand the frameworks required to develop a commercial banking ethos based on sustained profitability and risk mitigation.
The event is as much an opportunity to network and interact with senior decision makers as an opportunity to brand and create visibility for your organisation in the Chinese burgeoning financial services sector today