Citi, the leading global financial services company, has some 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 100 countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, and wealth management. Citi has been in Asia for more than 100 years. With over 50,000 employees across 18 countries and territories, Citi provides more services in more markets for more clients than any other financial institution in Asia Pacific.
The Citi Foundation is committed to enhancing economic opportunities for underserved individuals and families in the communities where we work throughout the world. To achieve this goal, the Citi Foundation is focusing its giving on Microfinance and Microentrepreneurship which helps individuals become economically-sufficient; Small and Growing Businesses leading to economic expansion and job creation; Education including basic education for youth and financial education; and the Environment with a focus on sustainable enterprises that generate jobs and stimulate economic growth while preserving the environment.
Based on the belief that knowledge is your greatest asset, the Citi Financial Education Program is a global, company-wide effort to identify, support and implement initiatives that help give individuals, families and communities the tools needed to make sound financial decisions. Citi's ten-year, US$200 million global commitment is focused in three areas: Personal, Small Business and Institutional Financial Education.
Additional information can be found at www.citigroup.com, www.citigroupfoundation.org and www.citigroup.com/citigroup/financialeducation
Co-organiser and Supporter
The Pearson Foundation extends Pearson's commitment to education by partnering with leading non-profit, civic, and business organisations to provide financial, organisational, and publishing assistance across the globe. The foundation aims to make a difference by sponsoring innovative educational programmes and extending its educational expertise to help in classrooms and in local communities.
More information on the Pearson Foundation can be found at www.pearsonfoundation.org
Conference Manager and International Media Partner
One of the world's leading business publications, the Financial Times is recognised internationally for its authority and independence. Four years after its launch in Asia, the FT has established itself as the region's most authoritative and influential business daily, combining balanced and incisive news reporting with rigorous analysis and inspired commentary. As the winner of seven awards for editorial excellence at this year's Society of Publishers in Asia awards, including Excellence in Opinion Writing and the Scoop award, the Financial Times is widely considered to be indispensable reading for senior decision-makers in business, finance and public affairs.
Sponsors
IFC promotes economic development through the private sector. Working with business partners, it invests in sustainable private enterprises in developing countries without accepting government guarantees. It provides equity, long-term loans, structured finance and risk management products, and advisory services to its clients. IFC seeks to reach businesses in regions and countries that have limited access to capital. It provides finance in markets deemed too risky by commercial investors in the absence of IFC participation and adds value to the projects it finances through its corporate governance, environmental, and social expertise.
Birla Sun Life Insurance (BSLI) is a joint venture between The Aditya Birla Group, one of the largest business houses in India, and Sun Life Financial Inc., a leading international financial services organisation. In its six successful years of operations, BSLI has contributed significantly to the growth and development of the life insurance industry in India. Its customer base is spread across more than 1,500 towns and cities in India, and the company has cemented its place amongst the leaders in the industry in terms of new business premium income.
DSP Merrill Lynch Fund Managers is one of India's leading asset management companies, offering investors a broad range of investment options across various asset classes and risk parameters. It manages fixed income, equity and hybrid products and also offers portfolio management and offshore advisory services. As of October 31, 2007, assets under management and non-binding advisory services totalled US$ 7.9 billion.
