SIAS organises inaugural investment exposition

By Oh Wei Lun

Investor rights watchdog Securities Investors Association Singapore (SIAS) has launched the inaugural Asian Investment Conference and Exhibition (AICE) 2009 from July 18 to 19, at Suntec Singapore.

The convention will allow public-listed companies and financial institutions to come face-to-face with investors, and address their concerns about the volatile financial markets.

President for SIAS David Gerald says, “The current financial crisis has resulted in investors receiving mixed signals on the state of the global economy and the long-term health of their investments. Although a modest recovery has been underway since March, public opinion on its long-term sustainability remains deeply divided.

“The contradictory viewpoints have made it difficult for investors to make informed decisions on their investments. AICE 2009 is therefore a timely platform for investors to air their concerns, and for experts to address them."

Attendees will be able to network and listen to industry experts such as Citigroup’s Economist for Singapore and Malaysia Kit Wei Zheng, NRA Capital’s Executive Chairman Kevin Scully, Standard and Poor’s Director of Research (Asia Equity Research) Lorraine Tan, Wilmas International’s Head of Investor Relations Eltricia Foong, etc.

AICE 2009 is supported by the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and the Singapore Tourism Board. The event is open to professionals and the public for free. For more information please see www.asianinvestment.com.sg.