Citi's Online Academy for Financial Institutions
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Internationalization of the RMB - Market Update
10 March 2011
Listen to our Citi experts discuss the Internationalization of the RMB as a global settlement currency, development of the RMB bond market, emergence of RMB bond funds and the RMB clearing infrastructure in Hong Kong.
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Updates to the Direct Tax Code (DTC) in India
12 October 2010
Both our Foreign and Domestic clients should join this session to learn more about the key aspects of the new DTC, its impact on Institutional Investors, and some key changes over current regulations.
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Generating Momentum: Hedge Fund Trends for 2010 and Beyond
30 September 2010
This webinar shared the findings of Citi's recent hedge fund research in more detail. The specific areas of focus were: Industry regulation, fund domicile and structure, marketing and fund raising, management and incentive fees, the demands of investors, fund valuation and governance models.
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Ukraine Macroeconomic and Securities Update
30 September 2010
In this webinar, Citi experts provided investors and interested parities with an update on Ukraine's political and economic situation, VAT Bonds, as well as an overview of the custody and brokerage services offered through Citi Ukraine.
Webinar Agenda:
- Macroeconomic situation in Ukraine – Natalia Novikova, Citi Economist, Russia and CIS
- VAT Bonds – new instrument available on the Ukrainian Market – Vladislav Sochinsky, Citibank Ukraine, Country Treasurer
- Custody & Brokerage Services in Citi Ukraine – Olesia Piatchanina, Citibank Ukraine, Securities Country Manager
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Financial Regulatory Reform Bill and the Impact to the OTC Derivative Marketplace
4 August 2010
The webinar included an overview of the regulatory changes pertinent to OTC derivatives, a perspective from legal on the new bill and insights from Citi on the clearing solution and our OTC service offerings. The speakers included Suni Harford - Citi Regional Head of Markets, Robert Klein - Citi Capital Markets, Legal, Chris Perkins - Citi Prime Finance, Head of OTC Client Clearing and Bikram Singh - Citi Global OTC Product Head.
- An over view of the recently passed regulatory reform bill
- A legal perspective of the bill
- Citi’s clearing house solution
- Citi’s OTC derivatives solution
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Change of Czech Republic CSD Project: What are the long and short term implications for participants?
7 July 2010
On 7 July 2010, the CDCP started functioning and became the new Central Securities Depository (CSD) in the Czech Republic. The transition will inevitably impact the market and it is important for participantso be aware of the potential risks that may arise relating to the Czech securities settlement on the day of transition and the short period following.
As the launch of the new Czech CSD fast approaches, Citi are delighted to provide clients with a summary of the:
- Transfer of securities from the existing Czech CSD, Stredisko Cennych Papiru ("SCP") to the new CSD - Centralni Depozitar Cennych Papiru ("CDCP")
- Impact on account structures
- New CSD fee schedule
- Potential operational risks resulting from the transition
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General meeting of shareholders – Citi Handlowy update on market standards and proxy voting process in Poland
20 May 2010
Following the efforts of a Citi Handlowy-led initiative on shareholders meetings and proxy voting, a Steering Committee and three working groups have subsequently been established to review Shareholders' Meetings Standards and to formalise common market practices within the new framework relating to shareholders' meetings and proxy voting.
The first draft of the standards report was published in August 2009, it is anticipated that the second draft will be available in April 2010. In this presentation we shared further details including the scope of the proposed standards and how it will impact our clients in the future.
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Citi’s Online Webinar: Changes to the US Withholding Tax System
17 May 2010
This webinar answered such questions as:
- What is the Foreign Account Tax Compliance provisions?
- What will be the impact on Foreign Financial Institutions?
- How will it impact other foreign entities?
- What is the best way forward to cope with the legislation?
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European Shareholder Rights Directive in Italy: Where Do We Stand?
6 May 2010
Citi Milan was pleased to provide an update on the status of the implementation of the European Shareholder Rights Directive in the Italian Market. This webinar focused on:
- The major changes to the General Meetings participation rules
- Introduction of the record date concept
- Electronic voting
- Innovations to proxy services provided by issuers
- Shareholder disclosure requirements
Citi continues to be directly involved in discussions and meetings with regulators with the aim of implementing this directive in Italy in the most efficient way. Changes are due to become effective for meetings called after November 1, 2010.
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Citi’s Online Academy: UCITS IV / AIFMD: Where are we now?
25 March 2010
This webinar answered such questions as:
- UCITS IV: What now for the management company passport? Master feeders - the preferred choice?
- AIFMD: Where are we now on the depositary/custody rules? Third country rules - do we have clarity yet?
- Industry trends: The move to regulated products continues - how is Ireland positioned to succeed?
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Citi’s Online Academy: Luxembourg Regulated Funds: The Options for Promoters
11 March 2010
This webinar dealt with questions such as:
- What are the factors driving a move towards Luxembourg domiciled hedge fund structures and which structures should be employed?
- What important factors must I consider when setting up and managing a Luxembourgish domiciled structure? (E.g. investment restrictions, management duties, distribution requirements)
- What legal steps, timelines and considerations are necessary to launch such fund structures and re-domicile existing non-EU fund structures?
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Citi’s Online Academy: Third Party Clearing for Exchange Traded Derivatives in Turkey
4 March 2010
Following the recent announcement that clients can now clear Turkish exchange-traded derivatives with Citi, Citi presented an opportunity to hear from our experts on this new offering in the market. This solution is in response to the new 'Give Up' regulation initiated by the Turkish Derivatives Exchange (TurkDEX) and its clearing house Takasbank.
In this webinar, Securities Country Manager, Gunsel Topbas provided an overview of how you can use this service to enhance operational, financial, risk and cost efficiencies.
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Citi’s Online Academy: Shareholder Governance: Turning Risk Into Opportunity
25 February 2010
Institutional investors are under pressure to demonstrate consistent oversight and engagement with the companies in which they invest. Strong proxy voting and class actions processes have proven to be effective ways by which to achieve these objectives.
- Proxy Voting: Making it Count - In some markets there are major issues involving the practice of proxy voting while communications issues are hindering the vote confirmation process. We look at how investors are dealing with these issues and discuss the way forward.
- Class Actions: Turning Risk into Opportunity - What are the challenges investors face in participating in class action settlement claims and how can they be managed more effectively?
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Citi’s Online Academy: Israel MSCI Reclassification
24 February 2010
Following the announcement in June 2009 by MSCI Barra, Israel will be upgraded in May 2010 to developed-market status from emerging-market status and will be included in the MSCI World Index.
In this webinar, Securities Country Manager David Levy provided an overview of Israel’s securities market and discussed the potential implications of the reclassification and the resulting opportunities for investors and custody clients.
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European Regulated Funds: The Options for Promoters (UCITS and Non-UCITS Structures for Hedge Fund Investment Managers)
10 December 2009
Listen to this webinar to find out the answers to the following questions:
- What are the factors driving a move towards European domiciled hedge fund structures?
- What European legal structures can I employ?
- Which factors must I consider when setting up and managing EU domiciled structures (including investment restrictions, management duties and distribution requirements)?
- What legal steps, timelines and considerations are necessary to launch a new EU fund structure and re-domicile our existing non-EU fund structures?
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Securities Lending: Adapting to Change
14 October 2009
One year on from the collapse of Lehman Brothers, a top-five borrower, lender confidence is returning and the volume of lendable assets expanding again. Nevertheless, lenders have understandably become more cautious and attitudes have changed in a number of areas. This webinar endeavours to dispel the myths around cash reinvestment and explain why you should revisit your cash reinvestment programme and how reverse repos could be of assistance. Additionally, we analyse the new Global Master Securities Lending Agreement (GMSLA) devised by the International Securities Lending Association (ISLA) and why it is viewed as a major improvement on what went before.
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Meeting the Currency Challenge: Currency Hedging
23 September 2009
There continues to be much FX volatility. Between August and October 2008, more than 80% of the returns on a World Government Bond Index-type portfolio were down to FX movements. And that was at a time when underlying bond prices were themselves highly volatile. Not surprisingly, interest in currency hedging has risen sharply. FX volatility has fallen back from the peak levels seen late last year but remains high by historic standards. Failing to hedge at least part of a funds currency exposure is no longer seen as an option.
Find out how you can use currency hedging to navigate the market's fluctuations, manage governance pressures and contain costs?
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MT202 COV – What does it mean for your operations?
20 August 2009
MT 202 COV will be implemented on 21 November and will incorporate ordering party information and beneficiary details. What does this mean for your payments process and that of your partner banks?
In this webinar, a presentation was given by Catherine Mwangi, Global Product Manager, Treasury and Trade Solutions, who provided an overview on the background on the new initiative, explained what it means for different industry players, and what it means for your operations.
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Citi’s Online Academy: CREATE-Research Report - Future of Investment, the next move?
15 July 2009
The report, based on a survey of 225 asset managers from 30 countries, responsible for a total of $18.2 trillion of assets, seeks to assess the impact of the recent financial crisis on asset managers and their clients’ behaviours, and analyse the possible scenarios for the evolution of the global asset management industry existing business models.
The findings show clients’ investment behaviours are likely to change which has the potential to either commoditise the industry or revitalize it, or produce an outcome somewhere between these two extremes. New business models will emerge as more firms introduce variable pay structures and consider outsourcing elements of their front, middle and back office to create economies of scale.
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Asset Pooling in a Changing Marketplace
14 July 2009
Asset pooling is no longer the preserve of only the very biggest multinationals. In a joint presentation AEGON and Citi demonstrate how asset managers and multinational corporates, alike, can achieve greater efficiencies, improved governance and the ability to bring together investors with a common investment strategy
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Payment Services Directive - Implementation Progress Update
7 July 2009
In this webinar, a presentation was given by Ruth Wandhöfer, EMEA Payments — Industry and Strategy, Treasury and Trade Solutions, who provide an update on:
- The implementation status
- The practical implications of this significant piece of legislation on financial institutions as providers of payment services
- The key steps and the implications for the market
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Nigeria: Gateway to opportunities in a leading African economy
25 June 2009
Citi had launched it's Direct Custody and Clearing Services in Nigeria on 19th August 2008.
In this webinar, Citi's Nigeria Securities Country Manager, Kemi Adewole, provided an overview of Nigeria's Securities market, its operations and how you can best and efficiently access it. We were also pleased to present Mr Farooq Oreagba, Head of Strategy and New products department at the Nigerian Stock Exchange and Managing Director of the Nigerian Stock Exchange Consult during the webinar.
Citi has been present in Nigeria since 1984 offering a full range of corporate and commercial services, including clearing and settlement, safekeeping, pre-matching, portfolio valuation, SWIFT reporting, income collection and cash management to name but a few.
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Citi's Online Academy: The China / Ireland connection: New opportunities for fund managers
21 May 2009
- What new opportunities have opened up for Irish-domiciled funds following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Irish and Chinese regulatory authorities?
- How can funds domiciled in Ireland tap into the domestic funds market in China via the Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor scheme?
- Is Ireland more than just a gateway to European asset classes for Chinese investors?
Participants heard first hand from Citi's subject matter experts:
- Cathal O'Daly, Head of Financial Institutions Group, Securities and Fund Services, Global Transaction Services
- George Hindmarsh, Head of Asia Sales Desk for EMEA, Securities and Fund Services, Global Transaction Service
- Alvin Goh, Head of Securities and Fund Services China, Global Transaction Services
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Citi’s Online Academy: Pricing: Staying ahead of the game as hard to value securities become evermore mainstream
7 May 2009
The valuation of complex over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives has been under the spotlight for the past year. Commentators note that the practice of marking-to-market has sometimes been "marking-to-myth."
Find out how Citi is assisting investors who are increasingly wary of pricing that only relies on counterparties and how we continue to help hedge funds retain the confidence of their investors through improved transparency in the valuation of OTC instruments.
Participants heard first hand from Citi's subject matter experts:.
- Leading the way with Complex Pricing - Hugh Hanna, Global Head of GDS, Global Transaction Services
- Checking the Model, Refining the Data - Roger Boyd, Global Head Complex Pricing, Global Transaction Services
- OTC Middle Office Services: Asset Management Solutions - Jackie James, Head of OTC Derivative Services EMEA, Global Transaction Services
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Citi’s Online Academy: Managing Both Sides of the Cash Equation
26 March 2009
Cash management for the life and pensions industries, as well as asset managers and other non-bank financial institutions, is becoming evermore important.
How can investment managers manage their surplus cash holdings effectively and meet the increased risk requirements of their clients? For the life, pensions and health insurance industries, who process benefit payments and associated statements, where are the cost savings?
Participants heard first hand from Citi's subject matter experts:.
- Roger Brookes, Director, Financial Institutions Cash Sales EMEA, Global Transaction Services
- David Li, Director, Liquidity and Investments EMEA, Treasury and Trade Solutions, Global Transaction Services
- Yalin Alakoc, EMEA Market Manager, WorldLink Payment Services Treasury and Trade Solutions, Global Transaction Services
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Citi’s Online Academy: Opening the Door to Opportunities in the UAE
18 March 2009
Citi has recently launched Direct Custody and Clearing Services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 19th January 2009.
In this webinar, Citi’s UAE Securities Country Manager, Azhar Khan, provided an overview of the UAE's Securities market, its operations and how you can best and efficiently access it.
Present in the United Arab Emirates for 44 years, with its first branch opening in Dubai, Citi has consistently introduced world-class banking products and services in the UAE. Now a full range of securities services is available including: clearing and settlement, safekeeping, pre-matching, corporate actions and access to market-leading technology platforms. This is complemented by an experienced, on-the-ground local team that has extensive market and regulatory knowledge.
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Citi’s Online Academy for Institutional Investors: UCITS IV - What Next?
18 February 2008
Hear from Citi’s subject matter experts on how UCITS IV will substantially modify the European Union’s retail investment fund framework. What implications will it have for the industry? How does UCITS IV aim to address a number of critical issues, including the burden of fund proliferation to the sub-optimal size of the majority of UCITS funds? Will these changes help UCITS contend with the larger products found in the United States?
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Citi’s Online Academy: Payment Services Directive – The Impact on Financial Institutions
11 December 2008
Following the publication of the Payment Services Directive in the Official Journal of the European Union in December 2007, this webinar provided an update on:
- The implementation status
- The practical implications of this significant piece of legislation on financial institutions as providers of payment services
- The key steps and the implications for the market
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Citi’s Online Academy: TARGET2 Securities
19 November 2008
Following a public consultation in early 2008, the European Central Bank has now approved the development of TARGET2-Securities this summer.
This webinar presentation by the European Central Bank and Citi provided:
- Overview of TARGET2-Securities development and timeframes
- Summarise TARGET2-Securities and outline the governance structure
- Highlight the key steps and the implications for the market
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Kazakhstan - Securities Market Overview
13 March 2008 and 17 March 2008
Kazakhstan is increasingly becoming an attractive foreign investment location. In this Webinar, Citi's Kazakhstan Securities Country Manager, Anara Butina, provided us an overview of Kazakhstan's Securities market, its operations, evolution, and how you can best and efficiently access it.
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TARGET2-Securities
14 February 2008
The European Central Bank’s TARGET2-Securities has released the public consultation paper on TARGET2-Securities. The consultation period is on-going and responses to the European Central Bank's Governing Council need to be submitted by 2 April 2008.
This Webinar:
- Provided an overview of TARGET2-Securities from an European Central Bank Perspective
- Summarised TARGET2-Securities and outline the governance structure
- Highlighted the key points under discussion in the public consultant paper
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Morocco - Direct Custody and Clearing Market Overview
30 January 2008
Morocco, one of our recent openings, brings our network to a landmark of 51 markets - the largest in the world. Asmaa Hallouty, Securities Country Manager, Global Transaction Services, Citi, gave us an informative session about how to have better access to the securities market in Morocco.
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Euro Payment Landscape
18 December 2008
The implementation of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) in January 2008 will transform the payments landscape in Europe. The migration from TARGET to TARGET2 has already started. Issues around the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was imposed on member states on 15 December 2007. But what does this mean for non-European banks? How will this impact your international payments, relationships with European correspondent banks, payment formats and what you need to do now in response?
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Faster Payments
12 June 2007
Citi is one of the founder member banks of Faster Payments, the new UK clearing scheme scheduled to launch in November 2007. The introduction of Faster Payments will be a revolutionary change to the way businesses and individuals pay, allowing for 24 x 7 near real time payments. For the launch, Citi will be able to sponsor banks to join the scheme as Indirect Agencies. Also, we will enable other financial institutions to send/receive payments through the new clearing.
In the session, we will review why this initiative started, the common core proposition of the service and how Citi will be able to support your varying sterling payment needs
Speakers
Eric Sepkes, Director, Cash Management EMEA Strategy, Citi
Belen Garzon, Vice President, Cash Management EMEA Payments, Citi
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Faster Payments
6 June 2007
Citi is one of the founder member banks of Faster Payments, the new UK clearing scheme scheduled to launch in November 2007. The introduction of Faster Payments will be a revolutionary change to the way businesses and individuals pay, allowing for 24 x 7 near real time payments. For the launch, Citi will be able to sponsor banks to join the scheme as Indirect Agencies. Also, we will enable other financial institutions to send/receive payments through the new clearing.
In the session, we will review why this initiative started, the common core proposition of the service and how Citi will be able to support your varying sterling payment needs.
Speakers
Eric Sepkes, Director, Cash Management EMEA Strategy, Citi
Belen Garzon, Vice President, Cash Management EMEA Payments, Citi
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