Toronto Conference 2010

Posted Tue, 03/23/2010 - 10:23 by Fornia

Day 1 |(Oct 15th) – Access Asian Capital Conference

Toronto’s Dedicated Cross-Border Capital Market Event to Reach Chinese Investment Capital

On October 15th, 2010, the GCFF held the Access Asian Capital Forum at the Hilton Toronto Hotel, located in the heart of the Toronto’s financial district. With other 100 delegates in attendance, including delegates flying in from Greater China and Hong Kong, as well as delegates representing North American public companies, service providers and capital market firms, the AACF was able to bring together key personnel to create future cross-border capital market deals.

Through the Access Asian Capital Forum, our delegates were able to:

Access to an exclusive transaction focused, cross-border, capital market event

Access face to Face access to representatives from Greater Chinese buying interest including public companies, institutional investors and high net worth investors

Listen to top notch presentations and speakers

Conference Highlights:

3 Separate Tracks

Mining and Energy Track for North American Delegates

Mining and Energy Track for Greater Chinese Delegates

Life Sciences Track detailing the opportunities for life sciences capital raising from Greater China

Over 100 delegates in attendance representing:

North American public companies, financial services providers, capital market firms

Greater Chinese investors, representatives from public companies and state-owned companies, institutional investors

A full day of private meetings for Global Corporate Sponsors and Corporate Delegates with Chinese investment interests

Successful networking sessions including the Access Asian Capital Forum Luncheon and the Cocktail Reception

Attendance by a wide range of professionals representing all levels of cross-border business, including governmental groups, public and private companies, capital market firms and international service providers

Day 2 |(Oct 16th) – Financial Expo

On October 16th, 2010, the GCFF held the Toronto Conference 2010 Financial Expo. Held in the heart of Toronto’s Chinese community, the Financial Expo took place at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel in Richmond Hill. With its many years of commitment to Chinese investors and its continually evolving content and program, the Financial Expo hosted its largest number of participants since the financial crisis of 2008, once again showing its status as a major event for Toronto’s Chinese community.

The GCFF has always focused on providing the most relevant information and trends to its attendees. This year, the Financial Expo had a strong focus on real estate investment, providing its attendees with alternative investment options, as well as in-depth coverage of the Tax-Free Savings Account and Harmonized Sales Tax by representatives from the Canada Revenue Agency.

Event Highlights

Opening Ceremony attended by:

Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Mayor of the Town of Markham

Jack Heath, Regional Councillor, Town of Markham

Honourable Bryon Wilfert, Canadian Member of Parliament for Richmond Hill

Over 1,500 registered attendees

3 Tracks with over 18 presentations in English, Cantonese and Mandarin

Filled to capacity Corporate Presentations Room

Topic List:

Global Economic Outlook”

-Alfred Chung, Director-Asian Services, TD Waterhouse

Commodity Markets Lead”

-Gerry Brockelsby, President, Marquest Asset Management

The Many Opportunities for Real Estate Investment”

-TC Chan, President, TradeWorld Realty

And More…

We would like to thank all GCFF sponsors, partners, exhibitors, and delegates in making the event a success. We look forward to welcoming you all again at our future GCFF conferences.