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IMN Conference report: Brazil is on the lenders radar

11 February 2010

Another day of panels and debate at the annual IMN Beneficial Owners conference centred around the hottest emerging market - Brazil.

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Which emerging markets offer the greatest opportunities for investors? This was the big question of the day at the annual IMN Beneficial Owners conference in San Diego. And once again, Brazil was pinpointed as the market to watch.

In the past, the Brazilian market has had very protectionist regulation surrounding it, aimed at limiting foreign companies’ roles while safeguarding domestic...


 

Poll

What will UCITS IV mean to the market?

It will increase economies of scale and reduce costs for UCITS investors
34%
It will provide more choice, transparency and investor protection
17%
It will encourage the consolidation of funds
17%
It will result in a push by firms to domicile in a single location as opposed to multiple
17%
No real effect at all
14%