MICROFINANCE EVENT: Financial Times, International Finance Corporation Present FT/IFC Sustainable Finance Conference and Awards, London, June 16, 2011, Submission Deadline for Awards Extended to March 31, 2011

Event Name: Financial Times/International Finance Corporation (FT/IFC) Sustainable Finance Conference and Awards 2011

Event Date: June 16, 2011

Event Location: Renaissance Chancery Court Hotel, 252 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EN

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Deadline: Submission deadline for awards has been extended to March 31, 2011

Applications are being accepted for the following categories:

•Sustainable Bank of the Year
•Sustainable Asset Owner of the Year
•Sustainable Asset Manager of the Year
•Achievement in Basic Needs Financing
•Achievement in Financing at the Base of the Pyramid

The first category is open to banks; the remaining categories are open to all financial institutions.

Cost: It is free to submit an application for the awards. The registration costs to attend are as follows:

•Conference only GBP 300 (USD 483) + VAT
•Awards Dinner Ticket only GBP 375 (USD 603) + VAT
•Awards & Conference Ticket GBP 500 (USD 805) + VAT
•Awards Dinner table (10 Guests) GBP 3,500 (USD 5,635) + VAT
•Conference & Awards Dinner table (10 Guests) GBP 4,500 (USD 7,245) + VAT

Online address to submit applications: https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=19011%20&

Summary of Events: This Conference will address themes relating to private equity in emerging markets, models for low-income housing and the role of financial institutions in addressing the water resources gap. At the conclusion of the conference, there will be a dinner and awards presentation.

Event Website: http://www.ftconferences.com/sustainablefinance

For additional information you may contact:

•Registration enquiries: Michael Lundby on +44 (0)20 7873 3837 or mike.lundby@ft.com
•Awards enquiries: Reda Sebbata on +44 (0)20 7873 3602 or reda.sebbata@ft.com

Submit your event at: http://microfinanceassociation.ning.com/events

About Financial Times (FT): Financial Times (FT) is UK newspaper that focuses on UK and international business and financial news. It is printed in approximately 23 countries around the world. FT Global Conferences & Events is the events arm of the Financial Times that organizes events and awards for the international business and financial community. It has offices in London, New York and Hong Kong.

About International Finance Corporation (IFC): A member of the World Bank Group, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) offers loan and debt securities, equity investments, advisory services and technical assistance to private companies with the intent of alleviating poverty and promoting open and competitive markets in developing countries. As of 2011, IFC has 182 member countries that drive its policies and approve disbursements. In fiscal year 2009, IFC’s new investments totaled USD 14.5 billion.

By Medha Ravi, Research Associate

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