Investment Summit in Singapore Sep 1

FE Desk
The 3rd Bangladesh Investment Summit, Asia to be held on September 1 in Singapore will put thrust on FDI requirements and developing the capital markets in Bangladesh.
Organisers expect nearly 300 attendees comprising of government representatives; multilateral financiers; rating agencies; portfolio managers; global asset managers; institutional investors; private banks; principals from private equity and hedge funds; CEOs, MDs, CFOs from Bangladesh-based corporate; CEO, MD, CIO & Heads of Research from Asia-based securities/ brokerages.
FinanceAsia in association with AsianInvestor will arrange the event.
Standard Chartered Bank and The City Bank Limited are Platinum Sponsors of the event while other partial sponsors include BRAC EPL, BRAC Bank and DFDL.
According to the organisers, the day-long summit aims to examine the trade and investment opportunities for Asia-based asset managers, private banks, family offices, private equity firms and corporations into Bangladesh's emerging market.
The CEO of Standard Chartered Bangladesh Abrar A. Anwar said, "Bangladesh has demonstrated rapid progress since independence and therefore has been identified as one of the most potential emerging economies. There is enormous potential for our economy to progress even further, in various sectors. With a presence in this country for over 110 years; Standard Chartered is committed to the development of Bangladesh".
"This is the 3rd time we are showcasing Bangladesh as an exciting investment destination to Asian investors, as the lead sponsor of this summit organized by FinanceAsia; we have also sponsored one such summit in London. We shall continue to be a partner in progress for Bangladesh."
Sohail R. K. Hussain, MD & CEO of The City Bank Limited said "City Bank has been a part of the Bangladesh Investment Summit since its inception. We are very happy to be a part of it once again. This event was and still is the only one of its kind being held to focus exclusively on investment opportunities in Bangladesh, giving Bangladesh the attention and recognition it needs to drive investment forward."
Panel discussions for the summit will include regulatory changes to stimulate investment, interest and exchange environments, FDI requirements, developing the capital markets, diversifying and outsourcing Bangladesh's export strategy, becoming a trade partner, innovation in the supply chain, steps taken to become self-sufficient, diversifying the power source, opportunities for international developers, how to incentivize inbound investment, understanding and navigating the local ecosystem, investing in food security and safety, key drivers in the growth of this sector, assessing the major investment opportunities, access routes for MNCs, key drivers promoting growth, exit strategies and why private equity is the next step in the Bangladeshi growth story.
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