26 June 2008 Innovation Regulation Challenges New Strategies

With an ageing population, hard earned savings require protection from market volatility and consumers are looking for investment products that offer return, security and flexibility. Structured Products conferences have educated over 4000 advisors and investment professionals across the world on how structured products can add value to your clients’ portfolios.

This one-day event aims to dispel any mystery surrounding derivatives-based investments and provide Canada’s wealth management professionals with the opportunity to learn how to excel in a complex market and meet the growing demands of the investor

Structured Products Canada will provide answers to your questions:

• What are structured investments, how are they different, and why use them?
• What are the hottest products right now?
• What are the criteria I should use to select products for distribution?
• Are there comprehensive tax rules relating to structured products?
• What are common concerns of the consumer and how do I address these?
• When should I consider structured products (and when should I not!)?
• Can guaranteed / structured products provide investor comfort during volatile markets and how?
• Does open architecture really mean more transparency and lower fees for the end investor?
• What are the baby boomer generation’s investment goals and do structured products really match their profile?
• How can I effectively communicate and educate my clients about their benefits and challenges?
• Will structured products really give mutual funds a run for the money as a mainstream investment?