The Pinnacle Group International being the leader in global conferences will be holding its inaugural  Philippines Capital Markets Conference, which will be held at the Pan Pacific Hotel Manila from the 10-11 March 2009.

2009 promises to be an exciting year as Philippines has recently revised its regulations on the capital markets and is all set for further developing the pension and capital markets. “The year 2008 was tumultuous for the world due to the global economic recession that, thankfully, has not become a crisis in the Philippines,” said Philippine President Gloria Arroyo in a written New Year’s message to the nation.
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Weather-Proof Investment Strategies

Watch out for the March-April 2009 issue with Piolo Pascual on the cover.

Featuring:

Weather-Proof Investment Strategies
Piolo Pascual Pays It Forward
For Richer or Poorer
2009 Consumer Trends
The 4-Way Test for VULs
Investing in Government Securities
Peso Bond Funds
And more!

Failing banks, plunging stock market …
where to put your money now?

Learn how to invest profitably even in tough times!

The best of MoneySense magazine comes to you LIVE in an interactive seminar tied to the theme of each issue of MoneySense.

The MoneySense seminar series offers the same practical, relevant, and easy-to-understand money topics that you can immediately apply to your financial life.

Learn and protect yourself by knowing how to INVEST PROFITABLY EVEN IN TOUGH TIMES, the first interactive seminar of MoneySense, which will be held on March 26, 2009 at the AIM Conference Center, Makati City.

5 Things You Will Take Away at the End of the Seminar:

1. Learn strategies to minimize risks while still achieving great returns
2. What to do when your investment portfolio is badly hit
3. How to take advantage of the downturn to buy great investments at bargain prices
4. Pick the right stocks and funds to invest in
5. Find out how to reach your financial goals using stocks, mutual funds, UITFs, and VULs

SIGN UP BY FEB 20, 2009 AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE 50% EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT.

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STEP 2: PAY Deposit payment to the account below

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Bank Name:                 BPI (any branch)

STEP 3: FAX/SCAN Write your name on the validated deposit slip and fax it to #886-4407.  Or you may scan the deposit slip and send it to register @ iluvlearning.com

Press release from Philamlife:

The new year marks a fresh start- learning from the past and preparing for what’s to come. Join Philamlife as we run our first forum for the year entitled, “Elements of Prosperity—Feng Shui & Financial Perspectives for 2009”. This will be on February 10 at the Tower Club, Philamlife Tower, Makati. Speakers will be Mr Victor Dy, professional feng shui consultant and Ms Arleen May Guevara, Philamlife First Vice President for Investments. Be informed jointly by a feng shui master on what to expect in the Year of the Ox and by an investment expert on the possible prospects given the economic indicators. Find out from two different schools of thought how we can prepare ourselves and our finances to surpass the challenges and maximize the opportunities this 2009.

For registration queries, please call 528.5032/528.5038. Or you may also email us at philamlifepreferred@aig.com.

Welcome to a brand new 2009 and our special second anniversary issue!

It was the same time last year when we opened the year with bright hopes, only to be dashed by the subprime meltdown, global financial crisis, skyrocketing oil prices, rice shortage, and economic recession. The Philippine stock market lost half its value in 2008. Pooled equity and balanced funds got battered. Several rural banks were closed.

As you know, we’re entering 2009 with a little cautiousness (or outright panic for some). It can be depressing, I know. But here’s my take: change your perspective. Instead of being pessimistic, be positive. Don’t be in denial of course. Get real but at the same time stay focused and look for opportunities. Be hopeful, I say. Really, it’s not that bad. Yes, growth will slow down, but it’s still growth. As our cover story on page 44 from Tina Dumlao shows, there are reasons to be hopeful. Certainly, you need to take appropriate action. Here’s what I suggest:
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