Finance in Mercosur

EuroFinance Conferences, the global leader in corporate treasury events announces its 3rd Annual Conference on Cash and Treasury Management in Latin America -- a Focus on Mercosur, examining the strategic finance and treasury solutions in the region.

EuroFinance Conferences is hosting this prestigious event at The Gran Meliá Hotel, São Paulo, Brazil on Monday 2 to Wenesday 4 October 2000

Over 300 finance and treasury professionals from over 10 countries are expected to attend this conference guaranteeing its reputation as the official meeting place in Latin America for regional and international industry specialists.

The conference will open with an inaugural address by Luiz Fernando Figueiredo, Deputy Governor for Monetary Policy, Banco Central do Brasil who will be discussing the outlook for the Brazilian economy and impact for Mercosur.

Leading edge corporate presenters from top companies General Electric, General Motors, Kodak, Intelysis, Nobleza Piccardo, Monsanto and CB Richard Ellis will focus discussion and debate on what really can and is being done to harness the full potential of this region. They will address the latest market developments, e-finance, best practices and the most up-to-date information.

An information packed agenda will cover new treasury structures, tax and finance techniques and e-business in Mercosur. Intensive masterclasses will focus on issues such as creative treasury instruments in the Mercosur region, FX and Cross Border Issues, NAFTA, regional cash management, and the power of web-based treasury technology.

The conference benefits from the support of all the key players in the region:

 Official Lead Sponsor - Citibank
 Official Sponsors - Fleet/BankBoston, ABN-AMRO Bank, Banco Santander Central Hispano, Bank of America
 Other Sponsors & Exhibitors - The Chase Manhattan Bank, XRT--Cerg
 Endorsed by - IAEF, IBEF, ATEL, PRTMA and supported by the UK ACT

Notes to Editors

Press Conference
A press conference is scheduled to take place in São Paulo before the event (date to be advised) to give you the opportunity to question the speakers, sponsors and exhibitors. Full details will be sent closer to the time.

About EuroFinance Conferences
EuroFinance Conferences, a London-based company, specialises in organising global and regional cash and treasury management conferences for senior corporate treasury and finance professionals worldwide. The company has earned a considerable reputation for quality through events it has organised across the globe, relying on the highest quality speakers addressing the most topical and leading edge issues, keeping delegates up-to-date with all the latest regional and global developments in their profession. Reinforcing EuroFinance Conferences reputation as a market leader, the company was awarded the 1999 Queen's Award for Export Achievement.

For press passes or further information contact:
Tatiana Pose
Marketing Executive
EuroFinance Conferences
17 St Helens Place
Bishopsgate
London EC3A 6DG, UK
Telephone: +44 20 7330 1000
Fax: +44 20 7330 1007
E-mail: tpose@eurofinance.co.uk
www.eurofinance.co.uk/sp2000.htm