The following section lists the various events that have been organised by ICMA or events that ICMA are associated with. For more information, please contact ICMA Corporate Communications.

Selected presentations delivered previously at seminars organised by ICMA can be accessed from past events.

GMRA-GMSLA Workshop

Date: September 13-15, 2010
Location: London
Organiser: International Capital Market Association (ICMA) & International Securities Lending Association (ISLA)

*** Registrations now open***

International Capital Market Association (ICMA) and the International Securities Lending Association (ISLA) will hold the first joint workshop on the Global Master Repurchase Agreement (GMRA) and the Global Master Securities Lending Agreement (GMSLA) on September 13 to 15, 2010. The two separate master agreements are the essential legal underpinnings for repo and securities lending markets respectively. The workshops will include a detailed review of both legal agreements and their application, together with case studies, the operational and basic legal characteristics of the repo and securities lending markets will also be covered.

The first 3-day workshop will be delivered by Richard Comotto, the author of ICMA’s Repo Survey with legal and documentation professionals and representatives from ICMA and ISLA.

For more information about the event, please click here


 

CityWeek - The UK International Financial Services Forum

Date: September 20-22, 2010
Location: London
Organiser: CityWeek 

The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) are pleased to announce that we are a supporting association at CityWeek's UK International Financial Services Forum.

CityWeek's development has been guided by its Board of Patrons, whose
members include Sir Win Bischoff, Chairman of Lloyds Banking Group; Colin Grassie, Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Bank; Xavier Rolet,Chief Executive Officer of the London Stock Exchange; and Lionel Barber,Editor of the Financial Times.

CityWeek will bring together the ‘buy’ and ‘sell’ sides of the global international financial services industry in London for three days of cutting edge conferences and seminars, prestigious social gatherings and both formal and informal networking events. Over 100 expert speakers will
address the audience during the formal business sessions. It is a truly unique event which will provide you with insights into the future of the international financial services industry that are simply not available elsewhere, as well as the opportunity to network with leading providers
and users of financial services from many countries.

ICMA members qualify for a 15% discount off the delegate fee. Please quote ICMA when registering.

For more information on this event, please click here  


 

The 2nd AIFM Directive Conference

Date: September 21 and 22, 2010                                           
Location: London
Organiser: Euromoney


The detail of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive is being finalised and is keenly anticipated by the funds industry. Euromoney Legal Forums’ 2nd AIFM Directive Conference will analyse how the draft has evolved from the Commission’s initial proposals to its current state and explore and evaluate the opportunities and challenges it brings to the market. Ensure your business can gear up for full compliance and maximise business volumes under the new regime. Don’t miss it.

ICMA members qualify for a 10% discount off the delegate fee. Please quote ICMA10 when registering.

For more information about the event, please click here


 

Understanding the IPMA Handbook (ICMA Primary Market Handbook)

Date: September 22, 2010
Venue:  London
Organiser: International Capital Market Association (ICMA) 
 
***Registrations now open***

New workshop on the ICMA Primary Market Handbook

In response to recent increased demand from members for guidance on the use of some of our core resources, we are introducing a new workshop on ICMA’s Primary Market Handbook for the issuance of international debt and debt related instruments. The half-day session will give an overview of the scope and application of the recommendations and will also review recent developments and changes. The first course will run in London in September.

This workshop is open to ICMA members and non-members. 

For more information, please click here


 

EUROFI 2010

Date: Sept 27-30
Location: Brussels
Organiser: EUROFI

We are pleased to announce that International Capital Market Association (ICMA) is a sponsor of the EUROFI event, which will take place in Brussels on September 27-30, 2010.

This international event will bring together the main public decision-makers from the Commission, Parliament, Council, European Central Bank and regulators, as well as many leaders from the banking, insurance and market industries to discuss the priorities for financial supervision and regulation required to further strengthen financial stability and economic growth. Users of the European financial market (issuers, businesses, consumers) will also be invited to have their say on the actions to be taken in this area.

For more information, please click here
 

ICMA Professional Repo and Collateral Management Course

Date: September 29 and 30, 2010
Location: Frankfurt
Organiser: ICMA

ICMA Professional Repo and Collateral Management Course, Frankfurt, September 29 & 30, sponsored by Eurex Repo.
 

The ICMA European Repo Council will present its 2010 Professional Repo and Collateral Management Course in Frankfurt on September 29 and 30. This industry-run course caters to the needs of professional repo market participants and is provided at subsidised rates to ICMA members, underlining the association’s commitment to education and the development of this financing product.
 

The course, which has run successfully for almost 10 years, becoming  the market benchmark, features a blend of presentations from experienced practitioners who are actively involved in the repo market on day to day basis, together with a sound theoretical explanation of the principles involved in this type of financing from ICMA Centre academics.  As well as covering the fundamentals of the repo product, the course will address the uses of repo and collateral by central banks, the impact of the crisis on the  repo market and the latest developments in clearing and settlement.
 

For further information, please click here.

Event kindly sponsored by


 


 

3rd Annual China IPO Summit 2010

Date: October 28-29, 2010
Location: Shanghai, China
Organiser: Igvision International Corporation Shanghai

The International Capital Market Association is pleased to announce its support of the 3rd Annual China IPO Summit 2010. As China’s premier networking and information exchange platform specializing in IPO, the event will gather over 150 top professionals from global IPO and corporate finance fraternity including potential issuers, regulators, stock exchanges, investment banks, accounting firms, legal firms, VC/PEs, investor relations firms, PR consultancy and financial printers, etc.

With the aim to develop multiple financing channels and identify the IPO dynamics in China, this year’s event will highlight China's growing influence on the global capital market, the trends of IPOs in China and Asia Pacific, the implications of latest policies and regulations for the securities market in China, the growth strategy of the Chinese stock exchanges, the promising industries in new round of IPOs in China and the challenges faced by the Chinese listed companies and potential issuers looking to raise capital.

For registration, please click here.

For further information on this event, please click here.


 

The International Repo and Securities Lending Conference 2010

Date: Dec 14-15,2010
Location: Moscow, Russia
Organiser: NSMA 

6th International Repo and Securities Lending Conference, Moscow, December 14-15, 2010.  Organised by NSMA with the support of ICMA. 
 
ICMA is very pleased to be supporting the 6th International Repo and Securities Lending Conference in Moscow. This annual international  financial gathering brings together participants from the Russian financial market and international bankers and investors to consider the key trends in the financial markets over the past year and to discuss prospects for the year to come, with specific reference to Russian financial markets.
 
More information to follow.