14th March 2011

BlackRock: Emerging Markets - Still the future?

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Industry experts share their views on closed-end funds, Tuesday 22 March, 1pm GMT

The ongoing turmoil in North Africa and the Middle East, combined with growing concerns over liquidity and volatile currencies, all serve to highlight the potential drawbacks of investing in lesser developed nations. However, few would disagree that growth in these regions is still set to outpace the rest of the world by a considerable margin.
Join this lively interactive discussion to hear experienced panellists share practical advice on how best you and your clients can benefit from investing in emerging markets.


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Topics covered:
• pitfalls of investing in lesser developed nations;
• impact of food price inflation leading to social unrest;
• geopolitical and economic issues associated with these regions;
• importance of choosing the right investment vehicle given liquidity issues.
This event is free to attend. You will be able to listen to the live debate, submit your questions to the experts and vote in audience polls. By attending this webcast you will also be eligible for CPD points.

All the webcasts will be available afterwards to view on-demand, at your convenience.
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