MEDIA RELEASE PR37210
BEST Brazil Road Show Promotes Brazilian Financial and Capital Markets to Asian Investors
SAO PAULO, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
The event is a joint initiative of the Brazilian Financial and
Capital Markets Association (ANBIMA), the Brazilian Securities, Commodities and Futures Exchange
(BM&FBOVESP), and the Brazilian Federation of Banks
(FEBRABAN)
The BEST: Brazil Excellence in Securities Transactions road show will promote the Brazilian financial and
capital markets to Asian investors, from November 23 to 26. The event will visit Hong Kong (11/23), Tokyo
(11/25), and Seoul (11/26).
During the event, representatives from the Brazilian Financial and Capital Markets Association (ANBIMA),
the Brazilian Securities, Commodities and Futures Exchange (BM&FBOVESPA), and the Brazilian Federation
of Banks (FEBRABAN) will conduct seminars on the Brazilian capital markets, equities, foreign exchange, and
public sector debt markets. Among the topics to be addressed are IPOs, corporate governance, Direct Market
Access, risk management, regulation, and nonresident investors' presence in Brazil.
BEST Brazil is a joint initiative of ANBIMA, BM&FBOVESPA and FEBRABAN, with the support of the
Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), the Central Bank of Brazil, and the Brazilian National
Treasury.
Created in 2004, the BEST initiative provides foreign investors with an in-depth knowledge about Brazil's
economic outlook, markets, and the latest available investment options. It presents a clear understanding of
the overall soundness of the Brazilian economy, by informing on the key competitive value propositions of
sustainability, profitability, risk management, innovation, and operational and technological infrastructure. It
also offers investors a chance to meet with some of the most prominent representatives of Brazil's financial
market.
BEST has held a total of 12 road shows in the main financial hubs located in North America, Europe, the
Middle East, and Asia, reaching more than 3,000 industry professionals and decision makers.
The following is the event information for Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul:
HONG KONG
Date: November 23, 2009
Venue: The Thomson Reuters Office
Address: 42/F Gloucester Tower, The Landmark, Central
TOKYO
Date: November 25, 2009
Venue: Imperial Hotel
Address: 1-1-1, Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda -ku
SEOUL
Date: November 26, 2009
Venue: Grand Hyatt Hotel
Address: 747 7 Hannam - Dong, Yongsan-Ku
BEST Brazil delegation
ANBIMA - Founded in October 2009, the Brazilian Financial and Capital Markets Association was created
from the merger of ANBID - National Association of Investment Banks, and ANDIMA - National Association of
Financial Market Institutions, the two most important representatives of financial and capital markets players in
Brazil. ANBIMA aims to strength the Brazilian capital markets as an instrument for fostering national
development.
BM&FBOVESPA - The Brazilian Securities, Commodities and Futures Exchange was created in 2008 with
the integration between the Brazilian Mercantile & Futures Exchange (BM&F) and the Sao Paulo Stock
Exchange (Bovespa). Together, it is now one of the largest listed exchange groups in the world and the
leading exchange in Latin America.
FEBRABAN - The Brazilian Federation of Banks brings together banks of all sizes including national,
international, private and government institutions. It aims to improve the competitiveness of Brazil's banking
industry and to strengthen the relationship with society-at-large, thereby contributing to the long-term viability
of Brazil's economic and social development.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Lucy Pamboukdjian - International Business Manager
BM&FBOVESPA International Business Development
Phone: 5511 2565-7010
e-mail: lpambouk@bvmf.com.br
SOURCE: BM&FBOVESPA
CONTACT:
Media: Carmen Barcellos - Press Manager,
BM&FBOVESPA Press Office,
+55 11 2565 7842
or +55 11 2565 7746
or +55 11 2565 7764,
imprensa@bmfbovespa.com.br,
or general information,
Lucy Pamboukdjian - International Business Manager,
BM&FBOVESPA International Business Development,
+5511 2565-7010,
lpambouk@bvmf.com.br
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