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Citigroup Global Transaction Services
European Fiduciary Seminar
Tuesday 6 December 2005, 2:30pm
Citigroup Stirling Square House, 5-7 Carlton Gardens, London SW1Y 5AD (near Pall Mall)

Overview

I would like to invite you to our European Fiduciary seminar. There is an exciting line up of industry experts covering a wide range of topics, including the expected Finance Bill Changes in the UK and more generally the increased use and regulatory impact of derivatives in the Funds Industry and the evolving regulation of Sophisticated Alternative Investment Vehicles (SAIVs) in Europe.

Furthermore we will look at the consultation process outlined within the EU Commission Green Paper and the enhancements of the EU framework for investment funds.

We look forward to welcoming you on 6th December.

Bronwyn Wright
European Head of Fiduciary Services Global transaction Services

If you would like to receive an invitation to the seminar, please contact one of the following:

Sean Quinn	London	European Head of Fiduciary Services	Tel: +44 (0)20 7500 5619	sean.quinn@citigroup.com
Bronwyn Wright	Dublin	European Head of Fiduciary Relationships	Tel: +353 1 622 2791	bronwyn.wright@citigroup.com
Dave Morrison	London	Fiduciary Relationship Manager	Tel: +44 (0)20 7500 8021	david.m.morrison@citigroup.com
Iain Lyall	London	Fiduciary Relationship Manager	Tel: +44 (0)20 7500 8356	ian.lyall@citigroup.com
Francis Pedrini	Luxembourg	Fiduciary Relationship Manager	Tel: +352 45 1414 228	francis.pedrini@citigroup.com
Nicola Byrne	Dublin	Fiduciary Relationship Manager	Tel: +353 1 622 1056	nicola.byrne@citigroup.com
Daniel Mente	Luxembourg	Fiduciary Relationship Manager	Tel: +352 45 1414 492	daniel.mente@citigroup.com

Agenda

2.30 pm Tea/Coffee and Registration

3.00 pm Derivatives usage in the Funds Industry

· Hedge funds v EPM v UCITS for investment purposes

· Which route to take from a product, administration and compliance perspective?

· What additional controls are necessary for UCITS if powers are extended beyond EPM?

· Possible changes with reference to the EU commission Green Paper?

Dallas McGillivray FLEMING MCGILLIVRAY & Co Limited (FMCConsult)

3.30 pm Hedge Funds – The evolving regulation of Sophisticated Alternative Investment Vehicles (SAIVs) in Europe

· Passporting within Member States and interaction with UCITS

· Regulatory developments in Luxembourg and Dublin (PIF' and QIFs)

· Future Regulatory Developments and possible changes with reference to the EU commission Green Paper

Nathalie Dogniez, Partner KPMG Audit Luxembourg

4.00 pm Break

4.15 pm Tax update on UK Mutual funds

· The Draft Finance Bill – The IMA's pre-budget report (including the changes that the industry is asking for, Tax Simplification, Why tax certainty is important, The need for a UK REIT, and Stamp Duty)

· Possible changes with reference to the EU commission Green Paper?

Hazell Hallam IMA

4.45 pm Questions and Answers

5.00 pm Close followed by evening Christmas drinks reception and canapés until late.

Speakers

Dallas J McGillivray

Dallas J McGillivray ACA (Aust), MSI, MioD is Joint Managing Director FLEMING MCGILLIVRAY & Co ("FMConsult"), consulting on Asset Management Industry including Funds and Operational Risk. He is an experienced international regulatory and business manager. Previously he was Global Head of Compliance and Operational Risk at a major asset management company for all business outside the Americas. He has over 17 years experience dealing with UK and global regulatory issues, covering both retail and institutional investors. He spent eight years with Coopers & Lybrand (now PWC) in four different countries covering audit, accounting services, insolvency and regulation.

Nathalie Dogniez

Nathalie Dogniez has 16 years of experience in investment fund audit. She is a partner within KPMG Luxembourg, responsible for the investment fund team within the audit practice. She is specialised in UCITS and alternative products. She is the Luxembourg representative within the KPMG Alternative investment funds steering committee. She is a member of the ALFI hedge fund commission and chairs the ALFI working group on SRI funds.

Hazell Hallam

Seconded from Deloitte, Hazell Hallam is the tax adviser at the IMA, which is the trade body for the UK's £2,000 billion asset management industry. Her responsibilities include; analysing fiscal developments (with particular emphasis on the environment for authorised and unauthorised funds and fiscal issues specific to investment management business) and fiscal issues specific to the investment management business within the UK and within the EU "single" and national markets; informing the IMA's Members of such developments; and representing Member's interests with the HM Revenue and Customs and HM Treasury. She was heavily involved in the writing of the IMA's pre-budget report.

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Citigroup Global Transaction Services European Fiduciary Seminar Tuesday 6 December 2005, 2:30pm Citigroup Stirling Square House, 5-7 Carlton Gardens, London SW1Y 5AD (near Pall Mall)

Citigroup Global Transaction Services
European Fiduciary Seminar
Tuesday 6 December 2005, 2:30pm
Citigroup Stirling Square House, 5-7 Carlton Gardens, London SW1Y 5AD (near Pall Mall)