The Wharton Finance Conference 2009
Welcome to The Wharton Finance Conference 2009! Click here to view the conference's press release.
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The Wharton Finance Conference is the leading student-organized finance forum for industry practitioners, government finance officials, alumni, students and faculty to discuss current issues in finance. The year’s theme “Looking Forward: Finance in a New Horizon" will be explored by a variety of panel discussions, participants will have the opportunity to gain a perspective on the global nature of finance in the current environment. Through a variety of panel discussions, participants will have the opportunity to gain a perspective on the global nature of finance in the current environment. The keynote speakers will draw on their experiences as leaders on the world stage to provide their unique perspectives on trends in the finance industry and strategies relevant for building and maintaining a competitive edge.
Keynotes:
- Ruth Porat
Global Head, Financial Institutions Group, Morgan Stanley
Vice Chairman, Investment Banking Division - Tony Ehinger
Managing Director of Credit Suisse
Co-Head, Global Securities, Investment Banking Division - G. Edward DeSeve
Special Advisor to President Barack Obama,
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Implementation
The Conference will feature the following panel discussions:
- Corporate Social Responsibility vs. Government Regulation
- The Increased Competitiveness of Services Firms
- International Opportunities
- Infrastructure Finance
- Financing Growth
- Financial Innovation in the 21st Century: Sales & Trading Perspective
- Careers in Finance: Recruiting in a Tough Economic Environment
We are pleased to invite you to the Wharton Finance Conference 2009. Our team has worked hard to ensure a rich learning experience for all participants. We hope that you find this year's discussions valuable and that you enjoy your time in Philadelphia!
Note: Business attire requested throughout the day.
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