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		<title>The Steady Rise of the Canadian Marketplace</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Steady Rise of the Canadian Marketplace Elana Ferrari, Senior Executive Producer of the marcus evans Canadian Institutional Investment Summit 2012, talks about the Canadian investment industry. Nicosia, Cyprus, May 10, 2012 &#8211; FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The marcus evans Canadian Institutional Investment Summit is a unique event which exclusively caters to the Canadian investment marketplace. [...]]]></description>
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<h2><span style="color: #33cccc;">The Steady Rise of the Canadian Marketplace</span></h2>
<p><strong>Elana Ferrari</strong>, Senior Executive Producer of the <strong>marcus evans</strong> <strong><a href="http://www.ciisummit.com/EFExecutiveInsight">Canadian Institutional Investment Summit 2012</a></strong>, talks about the Canadian investment industry.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #33cccc;">Nicosia, Cyprus, May 10, 2012 &#8211; FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</span></h3>
<p>The <strong>marcus evans <a href="http://www.ciisummit.com/EFExecutiveInsight">Canadian Institutional Investment Summit</a></strong> is a unique event which exclusively caters to the Canadian <a href="http://www.ciisummit.com/TomMcCullough">investment</a> marketplace. What makes this affair so distinctive from other <strong>marcus evans</strong> Summits is the broad range of funds coming together to find a solution to the ever-increasing complex issues surrounding investments. Rather than merely focusing on one type of fund, <strong>marcus evans</strong> is bringing together the Senior investment executives from the top pension funds, foundations, endowments and family offices in the Canadian market.</p>
<p>Although these are different kinds of funds, executives are facing similar types of revolving issues. With the combination of that and the discussion of relevant topics, they can learn and take away ideas to their respective organizations to create a more constructive and efficient investment space. The focus of this year’s event is on proficient asset allocation with an emphasis on innovative ideas to increase returns in a questionable economy, the benefits of considering infrastructure and how to use alternatives to lower risk.</p>
<p>Taking a look into the Canadian investment landscape, infrastructure has become increasingly more popular; and for good reason. At the 2012 <strong><a href="http://www.ciisummit.com/EFExecutiveInsight">Canadian Institutional Investment Summit</a></strong>, we will take a look at the benefits of considering infrastructure in plan sponsors and why it makes a good match with high return. Infrastructure assets are real assets that give good cash yield to provide steady distributions for pension funds which demand ongoing payment. Pension funds have liabilities that are linked to inflation, and infrastructures have inflation protection which makes a good match. Infrastructure assets are long duration, which makes a match with pension funds where you also have a long duration of liabilities.</p>
<p>As the economic landscape has changed, we are seeing much more exposure and growth in alternative investments. The idea of “strategy” has evolved and expanded. With the evolution of alternative investments, we are seeing a number of sophisticated plans and strategies and with these strategies come multiple forms of risks to consider. Some of these risks include the return risk, volatility, correlation, liquidity and manager risks. Amongst hard economic conditions, low interest rates and volatile markets, Canadians tend to be less aggressive in their investment approach but pay special attention to detail. At the 2012 <strong><a href="http://www.ciisummit.com/EFExecutiveInsight">Canadian Institutional Investment Summit</a></strong>, executives will highlight how to use alternatives at an advantage to lower risk, and look beyond the traditional stocks and bonds.</p>
<p>When differentiating Canada within the investment industry, it is clear to see that the Canadian market is on a steady rise. Although this culture is more conservative and not quite as large as the US market, much of the financial infrastructure proves to be more reliable than most economies. The Toronto Stock Exchange, for example, is the <a title="List of stock exchanges" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_stock_exchanges">seventh largest in the world</a> by <a title="Market capitalization" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Market_capitalization">market capitalization</a>. The real estate rebound has put the Canadian real estate market in a comfortable place. This took place because Canada’s banking system remained in good health, unlike in the US which has suffered considerably. According to reports by the World Economic Forum, the Canadian banking system ranks as the worlds soundest banking system for the past three years. With this being said, the <strong><a href="http://www.ciisummit.com/EFExecutiveInsight">Canadian Institutional Investment Summit</a></strong> proves to be one worthwhile and one of a kind.</p>
<p><strong>Contact: </strong>Sarin Kouyoumdjian-Gurunlian, Press Manager, <strong>marcus evans</strong>, Summits Division</p>
<p>Tel: + 357 22 849 313</p>
<p>Email: <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="mailto:press@marcusevanscy.com">press@marcusevanscy.com</a></span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Canadian Institutional Investment Summit 2012</strong></p>
<p>Offering much more than any conference, exhibition or trade show, this exclusive meeting will bring together esteemed industry thought leaders and solution providers to a highly focused and interactive networking event.</p>
<p>For more information please send an email to <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="mailto:info@marcusevanscy.com">info@marcusevanscy.com</a></span></strong> or visit the event website at<strong> </strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.ciisummit.com/EFExecutiveInsight">www.ciisummit.com/EFExecutiveInsight</a></span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></strong><strong> </strong></p>
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<p>Please note that the Summit is a closed business event and the number of participants strictly limited.</p>
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		<title>Minding the Generational Gap</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Minding the Generational Gap Daniel Poon, Executive Producer of the marcus evans Mining Technology &#38; Innovation Summit 2012, taking place in Perth, Australia, 6 &#8211; 8 June 2012, shares his outlook on the mining sector. Australia, 6 &#8211; 8 June 2012, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Underneath the wide expanse of Australia’s landscape and New Zealand’s rough [...]]]></description>
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<p>Daniel Poon, Executive Producer of the <strong>marcus evans <a href="http://www.miningtechsummit.com/DPExecutiveInsight" target="_blank">Mining Technology &amp; Innovation Summit 2012</a></strong>, taking place in Perth, Australia, 6 &#8211; 8 June 2012, shares his outlook on the mining sector.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #33cccc;">Australia, 6 &#8211; 8 June 2012, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</span></h3>
<p>Underneath the wide expanse of   Australia’s landscape and New Zealand’s rough terrain, lies one of the   most sought after commodities in the world &#8211; natural resources. The <strong><a href="http://www.miningtechsummit.com/MichelleAsh" target="_blank">mining</a></strong> industry and mining-related sectors single-handedly bolstered the   Australian economy during the recent global financial crisis, triggering   a two-speed economy. As the Chinese and Indian economies are rapidly   developing into global powerhouses, their inevitable appetite for   resources has also been compounding. As <strong><a href="http://www.miningtechsummit.com/BobPlatfoot" target="_blank">production, operation and expansion projects</a></strong> are proliferating, it is apparent no one wants to be left behind.</p>
<p>Yet, everyone is sharing a common speed   bump across such a diverse industry during this boom &#8211; talent shortage.   Yesteryear’s low desirability to begin and continue one’s career in the   mining sector is proving to be the reigns, holding back a bullish   industry. There are not enough young workers capable of replacing an   aging workforce, causing a growing generational gap. Fortunately enough,   companies were quick to notice this and are going all out to recruit,   retain and motivate talent to remain competitive in such a cannibalistic   environment. With not enough talent going around, poaching is   second-nature and corporate cannibalism has become a   survival-of-the-fittest practice. To make matters worse, wages are   escalating because the demand for skilled professionals outstrips its   supply, thus putting employees in a powerful position to command better   remuneration and FIFO opportunities.</p>
<p>With a smaller employee pool to draw   from, technology is slowly but surely taking over. Intelligent systems   not only reduce operating costs by increasing predictability in <strong><a href="http://www.miningtechsummit.com/PaulCooper" target="_blank">production and maintenance</a></strong>,   but also eliminate human exposure to hazardous working environments. As   automation is quickly gaining grounds and integrating itself to daily   operations, senior executives will have to anticipate a paradigm shift   in recruiting and working with the future workforce. The next generation   of miners will have to be competent with automation systems in order to   be relevant in the industry, so much so that <strong><a href="http://www.marcusevansnewsrelease.com/GregDavidson" target="_blank">IT and automation</a></strong> knowledge can potentially make or break a miner’s career.</p>
<p>In the short term, there is still   increasing pressure from various parties for mining companies to   contribute back to society because of the boom by creating a win-win   situation for all. These can include creating jobs for local residents,   engaging transparently with the local community, and providing public   infrastructure, transport systems and educational facilities in mining   towns. Furthermore, the growing interest from highly-capable female   professionals is ideal to fill in the gap caused by the lack of skilled   professionals. With an increasingly diverse demographic at the mines   today, it is imperative for senior management and leaders to inspire a   unified workforce to boost motivation, loyalty, and ultimately   productivity.</p>
<p>The marcus evans Mining Technology   &amp; Innovation Summit 2012 offers vital opportunities for top   operations executives and solution providers in this maturing market to   benchmark their learning experiences and hear from the industry’s   leading executives as they reveal the key factors to consider when   maximising the global demand for local resources.<br />
Contact: <strong>Sarin Kouyoumdjian-Gurunlian</strong>, Press Manager, <strong>marcus evans</strong>, Summits Division</p>
<p>Tel: + 357 22 849 313</p>
<p>Email: <a href="mailto:press@marcusevanscy.com"><strong>press@marcusevanscy.com</strong></a><br />
<strong>About the Mining Technology &amp; Innovation Summit 2012</strong></p>
<p>This unique forum will take place at   the Hyatt Regency Perth, Australia, 6 &#8211; 8 June 2012. Offering much more   than any conference, exhibition or trade show, this exclusive meeting   will bring together esteemed industry thought leaders and solution   providers to a highly focused and interactive networking event. The   Summit includes presentations on changing business parameters, risk   management framework and boosting returns and productivity.</p>
<p>For more information please send an email to <a href="mailto:info@marcusevanscy.com"><strong>info@marcusevanscy.com</strong></a> or visit the event website at <a href="http://www.miningtechsummit.com/DPExecutiveInsight"><strong>www.miningtechsummit.com</strong></a></p>
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<p>The <strong>Mining Network – marcus evans Summits</strong> group delivers peer-to-peer information on strategic matters, professional trends and breakthrough innovations.</p>
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Please note that the Summit is a closed business event and the number of participants strictly limited.</p>
<p><strong>About marcus evans Summits</strong></p>
<p><strong>marcus evans</strong> Summits are high level business forums for the world’s leading   decision-makers to meet, learn and discuss strategies and solutions.   Held at exclusive locations around the world, these events provide   attendees with a unique opportunity to individually tailor their   schedules of keynote presentations, think tanks, seminars and one-to-one   business meetings. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.marcusevans.com/"><strong>www.marcusevans.com</strong></a><br />
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		<title>Critical Challenges in the Long-Term Care Industry</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Critical Challenges in the Long-Term Care Industry Jessica Le, Executive Producer of the marcus evans Long-Term Care CXO Summit Spring 2012on the key issues facing the long-term care industry. Nicosia, Cyprus, January 25, 2012 &#8211; FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The healthcare industry has undertaken tremendous changes during the Obama administration and long-term care has certainly been [...]]]></description>
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<p>Jessica Le, Executive Producer of the <strong>marcus evans</strong> <a href="http://www.longtermcaresummit.com/JLExecutiveInsight"><strong>Long-Term Care CXO Summit Spring 2012</strong></a>on the key issues facing the long-term care industry.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #33cccc;">Nicosia, Cyprus, January 25, 2012 &#8211; FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</span></h3>
<p>The healthcare industry has undertaken tremendous changes during the Obama administration and <a href="http://www.longtermcaresummit.com/RobertCDavis"><strong>long-term care</strong></a> has certainly been affected by this transformation. Healthcare reform called for cuts in reimbursement to skilled nursing facilities and the reform also brought Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) into play. These ACOs are aiming at providing a continuum of care for patients, resulting in some healthcare systems looking at partnering with long-term care providers to facilitate coordinated care for the elderly. Other key issues facing the <a href="http://www.longtermcaresummit.com/JimAnkoviak"><strong>LTC industry</strong></a> include implementing electronic health records, branding facilities to be lifestyle communities rather than “dreary old nursing homes”, preparing for 70 million baby boomers that have just begun to retire and continually finding ways to improve <a href="http://www.me-uk.com/summit/newsletter.asp?eventid=18221&amp;RecID=4433"><strong>patient care</strong></a> and satisfaction.</p>
<p>The central issue that long-term care providers are facing is pressure to boost the bottom line. With less reimbursement money coming in, it is essential that margins are controlled. The two ways that providers are looking to do this are through cost cuts and new revenue streams. Thorough analysis of every department typically results in several areas of improvement, from more efficient processes to unfortunate layoffs. New revenue streams provide a way to grow the company long-term but most solutions will require at least minimal short-term funding. Some examples of this revenue could be anything from a modern Alzheimer’s wing to providing a food court, gaining revenue from new patients and tenants respectively.</p>
<p>Even with all the obstacles that healthcare reform has presented, the future of long-term care remains very bright. Exciting new lifestyle communities are cropping up all over the country with staff that truly cares for and knows how to treat seniors. The baby boomers will bring millions in revenue to the industry over the next several decades by presently placing their parents in facilities and eventually themselves, as they look to find communities that are comfortable and capable of supporting their needs and wants.</p>
<p><strong>Contact: </strong>Sarin Kouyoumdjian-Gurunlian, Press Manager, <strong>marcus evans</strong>, Summits Division</p>
<p>Tel: + 357 22 849 313</p>
<p>Email: <a href="mailto:press@marcusevanscy.com"><strong>press@marcusevanscy.com</strong></a></p>
<p><strong>About the Long-Term Care CXO Summit Spring 2012</strong></p>
<p>Offering much more than any conference, exhibition or trade show, this exclusive meeting will bring together esteemed industry thought leaders and solution providers to a highly focused and interactive networking event. The Summit includes presentations on the Health Care Reform, innovative quality improvement, and staff recruitment and retention strategies.</p>
<p>For more information please send an email to <a href="mailto:info@marcusevanscy.com"><strong>info@marcusevanscy.com</strong></a> or visit the event website at <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.longtermcaresummit.com/JLExecutiveInsight">www.longtermcaresummit.com/JLExecutiveInsight</a></span></strong><strong> </strong></p>
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<p>Please note that the Summit is a closed business event and the number of participants strictly limited.</p>
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<p><strong>marcus evans</strong> Summits are high level business forums for the world’s leading decision-makers to meet, learn and discuss strategies and solutions. Held at exclusive locations around the world, these events provide attendees with a unique opportunity to individually tailor their schedules of keynote presentations, think tanks, seminars and one-on-one business meetings. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.marcusevans.com/"><strong>www.marcusevans.com</strong></a><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></strong></p>
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		<title>Middle East Institutional Investors Should Understand This is Not a Cyclical Crisis</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Middle East Institutional Investors Should Understand This is Not a Cyclical Crisis Albena Georgieva, Executive Producer of the marcus evans Middle East Investments Summit 2011, shares her views on key investment trends for 2012 and looks behind the curtain of the region’s most respected event for local institutional investors. Dubai, UAE, January 19, 2012 &#8211; [...]]]></description>
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<p>Albena Georgieva, Executive Producer of the <strong>marcus evans </strong><a href="http://www.mei-summit.com/AGExecutiveInsight">Middle East Investments Summit 2011</a>, shares her views on key investment trends for 2012 and looks behind the curtain of the region’s most respected event for local institutional investors.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #33cccc;">Dubai, UAE, January 19, 2012 &#8211; FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</span></h3>
<p>As the Arab Spring enters its second year, Middle East equity markets are down substantially. Adding to the pressures on the region are declining commodity prices and the contagion effects of the eurozone crisis. What would 2012 hold for Middle East institutional investors?</p>
<p>The fifth annual <strong>marcus evans</strong> <a href="http://www.mei-summit.com/AGExecutiveInsight">Middle East Investments Summit 2011</a>, which took place on 23 &#8211; 24 November 2011 in Dubai, UAE, provided a closed-door platform for over 80 carefully selected Middle East family offices, insurance companies and private banks. Participants had an opportunity to discuss asset allocation trends for 2012, as well as update themselves on the latest in risk management and Islamic finance.</p>
<p>Understanding that the world is not going through a cyclical crisis is the most crucial piece of knowledge Middle East investors would need to <a href="http://www.mei-summit.com/GaryDugan">survive the turmoil</a>, agreed summit attendees. There is very little idiosyncratic risk left in global markets, and with a prevalence of systematic risk, MENA institutional investors must assess the size of their risk positions, acquire an accurate liquidity view and ensure effective use of leverage.</p>
<p>Not far behind in importance is systemic risk. If general distress in MENA capital markets is paired with the potential externalities of financial institutions, a disruption in the real economy would be unavoidable. It is therefore paramount for Gulf economies to gauge the impact of large defaults, as well as monitor fundamentals and fund flows to determine systemic hot spots.</p>
<p>Risk management would remain high on the agenda of <a href="http://www.mei-summit.com/RyanLemand">Middle East institutional investors</a>, it was highlighted in summit discussions. It is imperative to limit downside risk by using various floors. Diversification is no longer a free lunch for all – it gives no benefit in the short term, as shown in recent studies of correlation.</p>
<p>One solution suggested at the <strong>marcus evans</strong> <a href="http://www.mei-summit.com/AGExecutiveInsight">Middle East Investments Summit</a> is to invest conservatively for short periods of time. According to another speaker, the current reality is one of passive aggressive investing. Investors tend to hold cash and invest small amounts in very risky assets. If Middle East investors can reverse this mindset, they would be able to take advantage of other people’s loss aversion. According to a behavioural finance expert who presented at the summit, people hate losing twice more than they like winning. MENA institutional investors should therefore aim for <a href="http://www.mei-summit.com/LakhdarMoussi">slow and steady returns</a>.</p>
<p>Short-sightedness is a cause of risk, most attendees agreed, because it creates illusory wealth. Islamic finance promises to remove “imaginary” products by relying on the two pillars of realism and ethicality. Islamic finance can without doubt bring diversification to Middle East institutional portfolios, but it must deliver to value chain expectations. While Sharia’a investing can easily complement conventional finance, Islamic finance experts must work to resolve the form and substance issue.</p>
<p>For a big part of the audience at the <strong>marcus evans</strong> <a href="http://www.mei-summit.com/AGExecutiveInsight">Middle East Investments Summit</a> real value can be found in investing for the 80 per cent economy, focusing on job creation and the daily well-being of ordinary people during times of turmoil. Social development, transportation and healthcare in the MENA region were highlighted as main themes for 2012, but <a href="http://www.meai-summit.com/NathaliePotvin">governance transparency</a> remains an issue, as many management boards usually do not change for years. With the private sector largely underdeveloped, domestic demographic demand is key to capital growth for Middle East investors. Market players should aim to add value and stay away from sectors with extra supply – the broker’s business model is bust.</p>
<p>While a majority of the audience at the summit was oriented towards <a href="http://www.mei-summit.com/LuisCarvalho">long-term investing</a>, opportunistic behaviour seems to be catching on according to part of the speaker panel. Fear for inflation is irrational, some economists said, because there are no real pressures for inflation at the moment. However, chronic sources of volatility are still driving up gold prices, even though its production cost does not justify its current value. If Middle East institutional investors would like to <a href="http://www.mei-summit.com/AlessandroMagnoliBocchi">flourish in 2012</a>, they should find a way to take less risk and get similar returns. Suggestions on how to achieve this delicate balance included emerging market bonds, investing in education, and even distressed secondary private equity, if there was better fee transparency.</p>
<p>B. C. Forbes once said: “It is only the farmer who faithfully plants seeds in the spring, who reaps a harvest in the autumn.” Middle East investors should use the difficult transition of the Arab Spring and global economic uncertainty to plant those seeds in 2012 that would bring them prosperity in the years to come.</p>
<p><strong>Contact: </strong>Sarin Kouyoumdjian-Gurunlian, Press Manager, <strong>marcus evans</strong>, Summits Division</p>
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<p><strong>About the marcus evans Middle East Investments Summit 2011</strong></p>
<p>This unique forum will take place at the Park Hyatt Dubai, UAE, 23 &#8211; 24 November 2011. Internationally acclaimed as the leading event for Middle East institutional investors, the Summit offers much more than any conference, seminar or trade show. This exclusive meeting will bring together esteemed institutional investing experts and market leading solution providers for a highly focused and interactive networking event. The Summit includes presentations on seizing attractive investment opportunities, gearing up for new regulatory regimes, and securing portfolio performance.</p>
<p>For more information please send an email to <a href="mailto:info@marcusevanscy.com"><strong>info@marcusevanscy.com</strong></a> or visit the event website at <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.mei-summit.com/AGExecutiveInsight">www.mei-summit.com/AGExecutiveInsight</a></span></strong> <strong> </strong></p>
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<p>Please note that the Summit is a closed business event and the number of participants strictly limited.</p>
<p><strong>About marcus evans Summits</strong></p>
<p><strong>marcus evans</strong> Summits are high level business forums for the world’s leading decision-makers to meet, learn and discuss strategies and solutions. Held at exclusive locations around the world, these events provide attendees with a unique opportunity to individually tailor their schedules of keynote presentations, think tanks, seminars and one-to-one business meetings. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.marcusevans.com/"><strong>www.marcusevans.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Existence of Alpha Questioned at the AIE Summit Brittany Ryan, Executive Producer of the marcus evans Alternative Investments Europe Summit 2011 shares insights from the annual go-to meeting for Europe’s most sophisticated institutional investors. Montreux, Switzerland, November 28, 2011 &#8211; FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Commencing amid frenzied reports announcing banking powerhouse Dexia as the first [...]]]></description>
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<p>Brittany Ryan, Executive Producer of the marcus evans Alternative Investments Europe Summit 2011 shares insights from the annual go-to meeting for Europe’s most sophisticated institutional investors.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #33cccc;"> Montreux, Switzerland, November 28, 2011 &#8211; FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</span></h3>
<p>Commencing amid frenzied reports announcing banking powerhouse Dexia as the first victim in what is proving to be an epic Greek tragedy, there was no lack of food for thought at the annual <strong>marcus evans Alternative Investments Europe Summit</strong>. Questions surrounding those trusty sovereign bonds that protected so many portfolios from the crisis of 2008’s ripple effects were exacerbated by Eurozone uncertainty. To say that there was increased interest in <a href="http://www.me-uk.com/summit/newsletter.asp?eventid=18006&amp;RecID=2984&amp;me_cid=&amp;Date=26 January 2011">alternative investment approaches </a>would be an understatement.</p>
<p>But where and how are still questions to be debated among Europe’s institutional investors and with risk appetites ranging from nauseas to peckish at best, due diligence will be a key priority regardless of promised returns. A candid discussion on manager selection lead to a couple of key conclusions: a standard procedure is not enough and the threshold for complexity is substantially lower. The panel conceded that some things, like fraud for example, cannot be predicted. One investor pointed out that even Madoff himself had best in class marketing material on due diligence.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.aie-summit.com/AlternativeInvestmentsEuropePost-EventPressRelease.pdf">Read more</a></p>
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		<title>7 of the Most Successful Internet Scams</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to Internet scams, just a little curiosity or a moment&#8217;s inattention is all it takes to send you down the path toward financial ruin. Smart people fall for them all the time. The FBI estimated the cost of Internet fraud at about $560 million in 2009. From the craziest scheme to elaborate [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://marcusevansblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/using-a-computer.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-579" style="margin: 10px;" title="Using a computer online" src="http://marcusevansblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/using-a-computer.jpg" alt="" width="259" height="151" /></a>When it comes to Internet scams, just a little curiosity or a moment&#8217;s inattention is all it takes to send you down the path toward financial ruin. Smart people fall for them all the time.</p>
<p>The FBI estimated the cost of Internet fraud at about $560 million in 2009. From the craziest scheme to elaborate frauds, criminals continue to use their wily ways to get their grubby hands on your money.</p>
<p>Be on the alert for these highly successful Internet scams.</p>
<h2>1. Phony Government Agents</h2>
<p>A popular scam involves thieves posing as FBI agents or other representatives of government. One devious plot involves emails that appear to come straight from FBI Director Robert Mueller. A close look at the sender&#8217;s email address usually uncovers the con.</p>
<p>A scheme involving recorded phone calls from someone sounding like President Obama directs listeners to a website where they can sign up for economic &#8220;stimulus&#8221; money. Visitors are prompted to enter personal information and pay a $28 fee. There is no stimulus money to be had and victims lose their $28, their private data, and their dignity. In reality, government agencies are very unlikely to contact you via email.</p>
<h2>2. Secret Admirers and Online Dating Traps</h2>
<p><a href="http://marcusevansblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/online-dating-trap.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-581" title="Online Dating Trap" src="http://marcusevansblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/online-dating-trap.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="187" /></a>A lot of us are suckers for love, and that&#8217;s probably why so many people get caught up in this trap. Love-based cons are the easiest to perpetrate. Why? Because love always involves a leap of faith &#8212; trusting something you can&#8217;t see or touch.</p>
<p>Ever receive an email from a secret admirer or someone who claims to have seen your profile online? It&#8217;s probably a ruse.</p>
<p>Some cons spend months grooming their marks, waiting until after several &#8220;I love you&#8221; before asking for $1000 to be wired to the passport office in America to help clear up a paperwork mess so he can come to London for a visit.</p>
<h2>3. Online Social Networking Scams</h2>
<p>If you&#8217;ve got a Facebook account, chances are that you&#8217;ve received friend requests from virtual strangers, or friends of friends. Scammers can creep into your world in a friend-of-a-friend kind of way.</p>
<p>Beware of third-party Facebook apps that ask to access your account information. When con artists hack into your account, they can easily reset the password and lock you out. Scammers use your name to send messages to your contacts, usually involving a sob story and a plea for emergency funds.</p>
<p>Facebook is not the only social network that criminals use to perpetrate fraud. MySpace, LinkedIn, Google+ and virtually all social networks should be used with the understanding that the bad guys are trying to exploit you. Experts advise that you change your passwords often, using upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols.</p>
<h2>4. Bogus Websites and False News Stories</h2>
<p>We&#8217;ve all seen them – the work-at-home dream jobs, the magic pills that melt body fat, &#8220;testimonials&#8221; about the cure for whatever ails you. Fake. Fake. Fake. Before laying down your hard-earned money on anything that sounds too good to be true, do a little research. Check for verifiable information as well as complaints against the company.</p>
<h2>6. Hijacking Your Computer To Do the Dirty Work</h2>
<p>Do you know what your computer is up to? Sounds like science fiction, but cyber thieves can hijack your computer and use it to send spam to millions of people without your knowledge. Make sure your security software is up-to-date and keep an eye out for strange files on your computer.</p>
<h2>7. E-Mail Trojans and Phishing Scams</h2>
<p><a href="http://marcusevansblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/trojan-horse-virus.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-583" title="Trojan Horse Virus" src="http://marcusevansblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/trojan-horse-virus.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="240" /></a>A lot of crazy emails end up in your spam bucket, but many make it to your email inbox.  Unsolicited emails with promotional offers, links, and attachments may include Trojans that record keystrokes in order to steal sensitive information.</p>
<p>Other emails, seemingly from legitimate organizations, inform you of a security breach, prompting you to input your information. It&#8217;s a tried and true scam, but it is highly unlikely that your financial institution or major organizations would contact you in this way.</p>
<p>Always check your email headers to see where an email originates. When clicking on links, pay attention to the web address in your browser. If you have the slightest doubt, call the company directly to verify.</p>
<h2>7. The Fake Computer Virus</h2>
<p>You&#8217;re surfing the web and you get a pop-up screen warning that your computer is infected with a virus. To fix the problem, you simply have to click a button. This slick scheme has gotten so good that the pop-ups increasingly look like authentic antivirus software prompts, causing even intelligent people to click away. Most of these pop-ups are nothing more than ads quoting hefty fees for protection, but some are sophisticated enough to disable your computer if you don&#8217;t pay.</p>
<p>Experts advise that you keep your security software up-to-date and keep copies of important data on removable disks or on a second computer. When in doubt, don&#8217;t click.</p>
<h2>The Scams Never End</h2>
<p>Taking advantage of tough economic times, some common hoaxes include promises of financial assistance in the form of loans, debt consolidation, foreclosure rescue, or help with your credit rating. They all require an upfront fee and they&#8217;re all phony.</p>
<p>New scams are being dreamed up every day, so keep your wits about you, and let&#8217;s be careful out there.</p>
<p>Marcus Evans is leading the fight against online scams, abuse and fraud prevention. Below is a list of links on websites that highlight the increasing problem of online scams and fraud attempts. These scam prevention sites also include seminars that may be of interest to attend. Marcus Evans produce conferences based on scam prevention and actively encourage the promotion of other companies whom have organised events that support and inform web users of the increasing dangers of scams and web based fraud.</p>
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<li><a href="https://365.rsaconference.com/community/connect/rsa-conference-usa-2009">RSA Conference 2009 </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.fraudconference.co.uk/">Managing the challenges of fraud risk in an economic recession</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.conferencesandtraining.com/en/Browse-Events/Law-conferences/Tax-Fraud/">Detecting &amp; Preventing Financial Fraud </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.allbusiness.com/north-america/united-states-michigan-metro-areas-detroit/3992945-1.html">Is your business ripe for rip-off?</a></li>
<li><a href="http://silvertailsystems.wordpress.com/tag/online-fraud/">Fighting against business logic abuse</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.scmagazineus.com/phishing-scam-hits-twitter/article/123522/">Phishing scam hits Twitter</a></li>
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		<description><![CDATA[marcus evans Launches Social Media Recruitment Campaign! Careers at Marcus Evans page has undergone major construction in August and is looking to rapidly expand its network. Online social networking has become one of fastest growing means of communication amongst individuals worldwide. People use Facebook to keep up with friends, upload an unlimited number of photos, [...]]]></description>
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<p>Careers at Marcus Evans page has undergone major construction in August and is looking to rapidly expand its network. Online social networking has become one of fastest growing means of communication amongst individuals worldwide. People use Facebook to keep up with friends, upload an unlimited number of photos, share links and videos, and learn more about the people they meet.</p>
<p>Stay connected by becoming a fan of Careers at Marcus Evans for latest updates, job opportunities, interview tips and upcoming events. The Careers at Marcus Evans page will also allow members to view client testimonials of our business events, as well as videos from our top sales performers.<br />
Marcus Evans’ Summits Division currently has sales teams located in Montreal, Toronto, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Diego. Interested candidates can view our job openings online through our Facebook page or by going directly onto Careerbuilder.com or Monster.com.<br />
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		<title>Marcus Evans Rip Off</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Protect Yourself from the Latest Internet Scheme- Marcus Evans Rip Off Marcus Evans is a company which specializes in researching and developing strategic events for the most prominent business executives. It has as many sixty three offices which are spread across the different parts of the globe. The Marcus Evans Company produces more than one [...]]]></description>
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Marcus Evans Rip Off</h1>
<p>Marcus Evans is a company which specializes in researching and developing strategic<br />
events for the most prominent business executives. It has as many sixty three<br />
offices which are spread across the different parts of the globe. The Marcus<br />
Evans Company produces more than one thousand event days in one whole year on<br />
the strategic issues in technology, corporate finance, transportation, health,<br />
telecommunications, business improvement, human resources and capital market.<br />
The business knowledge and information which Marcus Evan makes available to<br />
its clientele play a significant role in the promotion of their businesses.<br />
However there are several <strong title="Marcus Evans rip off">Marcus Evans rip off</strong>reports which accuse the<br />
company of having certain drawbacks.</p>
<h2 title="Marcus evans Rip Off">Protecting Customer Data from Fraud Attacks &#8211; Marcus evans Rip Off</h2>
<p><strong title="marcus evans rip off">Forceful Behavior At Workplace</strong> &#8211; According to one <strong title="marcus evans rip off">Marcus Evans rip<br />
off report</strong>, the company is forcefully increasing its sales by compelling<br />
every sales executive working for it by using a false and deceptive urgency<br />
story. While misinformation like this does happen to be circulating on the internet,<br />
it maybe rest assured that the Marcus Evans Company is committed fully to the<br />
core values it has developed. The <strong title="marcus evans rip off">Marcus Evans Company</strong> provides its highly<br />
qualified staff with guidance, opportunity and growth which is desired by every<br />
employee.</p>
<p><strong title="marcus evans complaints">Cheating Clients -</strong> Another <strong title="marcus evans rip off">Marcus Evans rip off report</strong> states<br />
that the company cheats its clientele. It says that one particular customer<br />
had paid a very large amount of money for attending one particular business<br />
event but had gained nothing from the event. He was also not paid the salary<br />
amount which was due to him. However, while such a severe accusation has been<br />
made, it must be remembered that the <strong title="marcus evans review">Marcus Evans Company</strong> has a dedicated<br />
and extensive Client Management team that manages its relationship with its<br />
clients. The Company has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau. This<br />
reflects the commitment of the company to render quality service as well as<br />
rectify complaints that are made against the company. BBB Code of Business Practices<br />
is understood to represent sound selling, advertising as well as customer advice.<br />
This has helped to build the trust and the confidence of customers.</p>
<p><strong title="marcus evans scam">Misleading Employees And Buyers &#8211; </strong>There is one <strong title="Marcus evans Rip Off">Marcus Evans Rip Off<br />
report</strong> which accuses the company of lying, cheating, harassing, abusive,<br />
threatening and even anti semetic behaviour. It says that the workers had the<br />
company are paid very less for the amount of work which they are actually made<br />
to do. People working for this company; work for as long as forty hours in a<br />
week. They are also not properly informed about what kind of work they are supposed<br />
to do. In contrast to such complaints and <strong title="marcus evans rip off">Marcus Evans rip off reports</strong> that<br />
have been posted on websites, the <strong title="marcus evans complaints">Marcus Evans Company</strong> also has a series<br />
of testimonials by staff members who so say they are enjoying unlimited opportunities<br />
with Marcus Evans, no matter which area of work they are in. The Better Business<br />
Bureau has given the reviews and complaints of Marcus Evans an A+, proving such<br />
accusative reports false.</p>
<p>Thus, while there are <strong title="Marcus Evans Rip Off reports">Marcus Evans Rip Off reports</strong> which indicate that<br />
the <strong>Marcus Evans Company</strong> is full of glitches that need to be looked into<br />
urgently, there is plenty of evidence to prove otherwise. Marcus Evans Company<br />
has been maintaining the highest standards in customer service and employee<br />
management, and will continue to do so.</p>
<p>Thus Marcus Evans is a company which considers the complaints made by its customers<br />
to be a valuable asset for its business growth. It regards customer feedback<br />
as a good way of gaining customer loyalty. You can also check out the website<br />
<a title="marcus evans complaints" href="http://www.marcusevans.com/marcus-evans-complaints.asp">http://www.marcusevans.com/marcus-evans-complaints.asp</a><br />
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		<title>Marcus Evans Reviews</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marcus Evans Reviews The Marcus Evans Company is one of the leading providers in the world of business intelligence events and global summits. The Marcus Evans Company was founded in the year 1983 and has over 30,000 employees operating across the world. It is known for maintaining the highest standards of services and quality when [...]]]></description>
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<p><img class="alignleft" title="marcus evans reviews,marcus evans rip off,marcus evans complaints" src="http://www.marcusevans-telecommunications.com/wp-content/uploads/marcus-evans-logo.gif" alt="" width="250" height="83" />The <strong title="Marcus Evans Reviews">Marcus Evans Company</strong> is one of the leading providers in the world of business intelligence events and global summits. The <strong title="marcus evans reviews">Marcus Evans Company </strong>was founded in the year 1983 and has over 30,000 employees operating across the world. It is known for maintaining the highest standards of services and quality when dealing with its customers. They also have very rigorous processes for their recruitment process which provides unique opportunities for their employees. There are many <strong></strong><strong><a title="marcus evans reviews" href="http://www.marcusevans.com/marcus-evans-complaints.asp" target="_blank">marcus evans reviews</a></strong> which are available online. Some of these <strong><a title="marcus evans reviews" href="http://www.marcusevans.com/marcus-evans-complaints.asp" target="_blank">marcus evans reviews</a></strong> are published reviews of marcus evans events. The other <strong><a title="Marcus evans reviews" href="http://www.marcusevans.com/marcus-evans-complaints.asp" target="_blank">marcus evans reviews</a></strong> are testimonials of the participants at the events.</p>
<p><strong title="marcus evans reviews">Provides Good Opportunities</strong> – According to one employee at Marcus Evans, the company generates very good opportunities for business. It uses an intensive and useful format for meeting the industry players who are bound together by common interests. Another review states that the <strong title="marcus evans reviews">marcus evans reviews</strong> summits are extremely well organized. It provides opportunities for meeting very relevant prospects not just at the one to one business meetings, but also during the meal times as well as various other occasions.</p>
<p><strong title="marcus evans reviews">Nice Ambience</strong> – The Siemens Company in its review of Marcus Evans states that it provides a very pleasant environment for work. The atmosphere at Marcus Evans is very professional and very pleasing. The employees at Marcus Evans like their work atmosphere very much. This is a very important attribute for any high level business organization as workers need to feel satisfied in order to perform well.</p>
<p><strong title="marcus evans reviews">Competitive Environment</strong> – According the reviews of the <strong title="marcus evans reviews">Marcus Evans Company</strong>, the work environment is very competitive. Colleagues seldom share things with one another, especially information related to business. Most of the time, employees have to work on their own and have individual targets to meet. If the targeted sales are not delivered within a specific timeline, then there are several penalties such as bearing transportation costs which employees have to suffer.</p>
<p><strong title="marcus evans reviews">High Quality Services</strong> &#8211; The quality of delegates at Marcus Evans events is very high according to the Richmond Fiduciary Group. The events are also very professionally organized and meet the expectations of most business powerhouses.</p>
<p><strong>Sales Oriented Company</strong> – Some reviews regard the Marcus Evans Company as a one where there is much emphasis on sales. The basic salary of the company is very low, but employees make a lot of money through sales commissions. They are asked to sell seminar products and trainings, to the top management of a company. Employees get the chance to meet the CEO’s, CxO’s and managers of the top notch business companies.</p>
<p>Thus, the reviews of the Marcus Evans Company are a mixture of mostly positives with some negatives. The <strong title="Marcus evans reviews">marcus evans reviews</strong> signify that the company is definitely on an upward trend as so many of its employees really enjoy the professional environment that they are working in. However, work conditions can sometimes be a bit too competitive which is not too healthy for professional growth.</p>
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		<title>Marcus Evans Complaints</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marcus Evans Complaints   Marcus Evans is a company which specializes in the development as well as research of strategic events for very senior business executives. It has an international network of sixty three offices. The Marcus Evans Company produces as many as a thousand events every year. These events focus on strategic issues in [...]]]></description>
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<p>Marcus Evans is a company which specializes in the development as well as research of strategic events for very senior business executives. It has an international network of sixty three offices. The Marcus Evans Company produces as many as a thousand events every year. These events focus on strategic issues in telecommunications, technology, transportation, health, human resources, business improvement, capital markets and corporate finance. The Marcus Evans provides its clients with business knowledge and information which allows them to sustain a very competitive advantage and which makes a positive contribution to the success of its clients.</p>
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<p><strong title="marcus evans complaints">Effective Handling Of Complaints</strong> &#8211; The Marcus Evans Company takes complaints made by customers very seriously. It has very highly defined procedures for handling the complaints made by customers very expeditiously and effectively. Marcus Evans always appreciates constructive criticism no matter from which source the criticism is coming from, and uses the customer feedback to make related improvements in the modus operandi of the company. The conference division of Marcus Evans has focused on a number of events dealing with the best and most effective strategies and practices for addressing complaints. The second annual <a title="Marcus Evans Complaints" href="http://www.marcusevans.com/marcus-evans-complaints.asp"><strong title="Marcus Evans Complaints">Marcus evans complaints</strong></a> conference in the first week of February in the year 2009.</p>
<p>Key Points Of The Second <strong title="marcus evans complaints">Marcus Evans Complaints</strong> Conference &#8211; The conference division of Marcus Evans has focused on a number of events dealing with the best and most effective strategies and practices for addressing complaints. The second annual <strong>Marcus evans complaints</strong> conference in the first week of February in the year 2009. The key topics at this marcus events complaints conference were creating awareness for recognizing customer complaints, adjusting organizational vision, increasing customer retention and loyalty through customer complaint process and adapting and developing services and products from the complaints feedback. The second annual <strong title="marcus evans complaints">Marcus evans complaints</strong> conference also spoke about tapping the sources of alternative communication channels, and a personalized customer approach to customer complaints.</p>
<p><strong title="Marcus Evans Complaints">Focus Of The Second Marcus Evans Complaints Conference</strong> &#8211; The second <strong title="Marcus Evans Complaints">marcus evans complaints </strong>conference perceived customer complaints as a wonderful opportunity to deliver on the customer experience and build loyalty, advocacy as well as customer retention by handling the complaints of customers very efficiently and in a manner that is satisfactory. The conference stated that the management of customer complaints not only guarantees the much sought after returns on investments, but also provides a very good opportunity for growth. Customer feedback according to Marcus Evans, helps to develop innovative products, services and marketing strategies.</p>
<p><strong title="Marcus Evans Complaints">Participants At The Conference</strong> – The second annual <strong>marcus evans complaints</strong> conference was attended by directors, managers, board members and heads of departments such as customer care, customer experience, customer service, customer retention, CRM, marketing and sales, customer loyalty, customer advocacy, production management and quality management.</p>
<p>Thus Marcus Evans is a company which considers the complaints made by its customers to be a valuable asset for its business growth. It regards customer feedback as a good way of gaining customer loyalty. You can also check out the website <a title="Marcus Evans Complaints" href="http://www.marcusevans.com/marcus-evans-complaints.asp" target="_blank">http://www.marcusevans.com/marcus-evans-complaints.asp</a> for details about services offered by Marcus Evans.</p>
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