The 4th Contractual Savings Conference: Supervisory and Regulatory Issues In Private Pensions and Life Insurance

The conference targets:

•          Senior policy makers who are directly involved with pension funds, life insurance and annuities, as well as fiscal and financial sector policies.  These include insurance and pensions regulatory agencies, as well Ministries of Finance and Economy, Minsitries of Labor, and Central Banks.

•          Private Sector Executives who design and develop pensions and life insurance products.

•          Academics who conduct research, publish and advise on this topic

•         Staff from the World Bank Group, International Monetary Fund, Regional Development Banks, and other multilateral institutions, who are interested in deepening knowledge on the subject. 

Registration

Applications must be received no later than March 24, 2008.  Participants are encouraged to submit their application forms early.  Nominations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.  To submit your applications for the conference, please return the completed registration form to:

Ms. Demet Cabbar

The World Bank                                                             

1818 H St. NW                                                                            

MSN F4K-411

Washington, DC 20433 USA

Phone: +1 202 458 9835

Fax: +1 202 522-3480

E-mail: dcabbar@worldbank.org

Fees

Registration fee is USD 1,100 for the entire event. 

Payment

The participation fee covers admission to all seminar sessions and activities.   Payment must be received within 10 days of registration.  Accommodations are NOT included in the registration fee.  Applications must be received no later than March 24, 2008. 

If paying by check, please:

·          Make check payable to IFC

·          Indicate “Contractual Savings” Conference on check

·          Mail check to address below:

 Demet Cabbar, IFC

 Mail Stop F4K-277,

 1818 H St., NW,     Washington, DC 20433

If paying by wire transfer, please send payment to:

·    Bank-Fund Staff FCU, Washington, D.C.

·    Account Name: International Finance Corporation

·    Account No. 218310 S8.3

·    ABA No. 2540-7417-0

·    For credit to: CONTRACTUAL SAVINGS

Ref.:___________________(participant name & Country)

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations after 12:00 am EST (Washington, DC time), March 24, 2008 or no-shows will forfeit 100% of the participation fee.

Visa to Enter USA

Natives of most countries need a visa to enter USA. Please check with the United States Embassy or consulate in your country to find out if you need a visa. If you need a visa, apply for a B1 visa which is the equivalent of a tourist visa. Due to revised visa procedures we strongly suggest that participants get in touch with the closest United States Embassy or Consulate to obtain their visa in advance to avoid last minute disruptions.

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