The conference will set the stage on day one, with keynote speakers from all continents covering targets and strategies. On day two we will look into specific options for eco-efficiency improvements in core domains of sustainable development. On day three we will go into the intricacies of...

Topics would include, but are not limited to: • The implications of securitization and other financial innovation for macroeconomic performance, such as the effectiveness of monetary policy and the amplification (or mitigation) of business cycle shocks. • The role of different institutions...

This workshop is devoted to time series forecast techniques using non stationary signals and to uncertain decision making chain applications. This subject covers a wide panel of industries: energy, finance, transportation and ecology. Topics: Topic 1 Methods for uncertain future (Uncertainties,...

The aim of this conference is to add to the debate on the political economy aspects of the ongoing global financial crisis, and to stimulate research in this area. Topics that will be discussed include: regulatory capture and lobbying, bailout negotiations, and consumer protection.

Topics may include, but are not limited to: • Business cycles and bank credit standards • Macroeconomic conditions, risk taking by banks and procyclicality • Procyclicality of capital requirements and implications for monetary policy • Procyclicality of financial regulation •...

Topics: - Value-creation in corporate takeovers - Strategic bidding and target defensive tactics - Restructuring techniques and their valuation effects - Highly leveraged transactions. LBOs and breakups - Financing takeovers - Takeover initiations and managerial incentives - Mergers, industrial...

The global economic crisis has had dramatic effects on businesses active in Asia. With this in mind, ECAs, multilaterals and development banks are playing an increasing role to facilitate global trade and investments in and out of Asia. The Development and Agency Finance Asia Conference is a key...

The Asia Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA) is the only pan-Asian association that is dedicated to promoting growth and liquidity in the primary and secondary loan markets of the Asia-Pacific region. Among the Association, its main objectives are the standardisation of primary and secondary...

Topics: • competition and regulation in transport and distribution • smart grid • capacity markets • national vs. supranational regulation • long term contracts • retail competition • markets for pollution permits • costs and integration of renewable energy