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The program covered the relevance of trading commodity derivatives in the current market environment, its contribution to price risk management practices and an introduction to the Singapore Mercantile Exchange, appealing to participants with only a basic knowledge of commodities to more advanced market players.

Financial Technologies Group and FOW Events supported by International Enterprise Singapore presents the 'Global Financial Markets Summit 2008'- A CEO discussion forum exploring Asia's commodity derivatives markets.

Keynote presentations by:

Mr. Lim Hng Kiang, Deputy Chairman, MAS and Minister of Trade and Industry, Singapore
Mr. Leo Melamed, Chairman Emeritus, CME Group
Mr. Ang Swee Tian, Former President, Singapore Exchange
Mr. Jignesh Shah, Chairman and Group CEO, Financial Technologies (India) Ltd.

Exploring recent trends in the global commodities markets, and how Asia is emerging as a global leader.

• Regional dynamics in a global supply/demand environment
• Need for a pan-Asian commodity exchange
• Integration of commodity markets in East and West
• Established commodity contracts and gaps in the market
• Supplying physically settled contracts
• Global economic fundamentals
• Cross correlation with the turbulent financial markets
• Analysis of commodity prices; metals, ags and oil in focus
• New markets on the scene: Alternative energy and Carbon Credits
• With senior representatives from investment banks, specialist commodity brokers and hedge funds in the region.

Please note: this event is only open to delegates of CEO, CFO, COO, CIO, Managing Director, Head of Asia Region, Head of Commodities/Derivatives Trading or equivalent level.