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Testimonial

“ IMN’s inaugural Mexican Securitization Conference provided us the opportunity to interact with issuers, service providers, and investors in a focused forum. ”

-Erick Hernandez, Vice President Latin American Securitization, STANDARD BANK


Other Testimonials

“ I have been an attendee, speaker and sponsor at the IMN Securities Lending conferences for many years and have found them valuable. The market turbulence over the past year and the surprisingly large number of attendees sparked outstanding discussion both during the panel sessions as well as the social functions surrounding the conference. This year’s event was the best conference I have been to for many, many years. ”

-Roy Zimmerhansl, Principal, ZIMMERHANSL CONSULTING SERVICES

“ I believe that Global ABS has become the premier event for the Securitisation. It is a gathering of many thousands of professionals in the Industry and it is a good place to network, conduct meetings and catch up on the latest technologies in the Industry. It is a must for all those involved and I have attended this since the beginning and it has grown enormously over the past few years. ”

-Trevor Pothecary, Group Chief Executive, MORTGAGES PLC

“ Outstanding agenda and highest quality speakers in a most pleasant setting. ”

-Ronald Byrd, Commissioner , LAND/HENSCHEL ENDOWMENT FUND, CITY OF SACRAMENTO

“ An absolutely fascinating and informative debate (Fundamental Indexing versus Traditional Cap weighted indexing) amongst the titans of the investment profession on cap weighted versus alternative approaches. ”

-Kamal Khanna, Chief Investment Officer, CITY OF NORFOLK EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM

“ The Summit on Brazilian ABS offered cutting edge discussion topics and excellent line-up of renowned speakers, exceeding the expectations of the attendees. The conference was also a good opportunity to explore some business and future strategic alliances in Brazil. ”

-Carlos Munoz, President, SWISS CAPITAL CORP.

“ One of the best conferences I've attended. Very well organized and the presenters were excellent. ”

-Allan Bentkowski, Investment Manager of the Treasury Division, Finance Department, CITY OF TUCSON

“ The IMN Non-Traded REIT Symposium served as a valuable forum for the sharing of intellectual capital and networking, as well as a tremendous venue for current information regarding trends, industry insights and product opportunities. As a Broker/Dealer representative, I found the event to be personally and professionally beneficial and plan to be a repeat attendee. ”

-Alan Carlisle, President / C.E.O., SCF SECURITIES, INC.

“ It was a great opportunity to learn more about the market and to meet the key players! Everything was very well organized. ”

-Mariana Barcena, Director of Portfolio Management, DEUTSCHE INVESTITIONS

“ IMN's Super Bowl of Indexing Conference provided me with a great opportunity to network and share ideas with my peers, respected industry leaders and vendors. It's a wonderful platform to help advisors stay abreast of current industry issues, market trends and the latest index products. It was certainly worth the three day investment. ”

-Cathy Pareto, MBA, CFP, President, CATHY PARETO & ASSOCIATES, INC.

“ The conference was a great opportunity to get together with people to discuss what was happening in the market and what the rest of the year was expected to bring. A number of the panels provided an opportunity to hear market participants, be it investors, rating agencies, servicers or investment bankers, bounce around ideas on what could be done to carry the CMBS market to the next stage. ”

-Deepak Mehta, Director Real Estate Finance Securitisation, ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND

“ I believe that IMN’s events are some of the best in the industry. They are well attended by a wide array of investment groups and industry practitioners who are actively at the cutting edge of global real estate opportunity investing. I have found the time attending to be well worth the commitment. ”

-Frank Apeseche, CEO, BERKSHIRE GROUP

“ To stay on top of the issues impacting the institutional side of real estate, IMN events are a must. Great networking and informative panel discussions are a hallmark of their conferences. ”

-Jay Stark, Managing Director, PHOENIX REALTY GROUP

“ The Super Bowl of Indexing was a well attended conference with many dynamic speakers. It was interesting and informative to see that many investment products have had a positive return for 2008 despite the volatility in the market. I would recommend this conference to anyone in the financial community. ”

-Lt. James Maloney, Trustee, CHICAGO POLICEMEN'S ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND

“ ESF/AFME is pleased to be partnering with IMN for this industry-leading event covering one of the fastest growing and important sectors for our members in Europe. ”

-Rick Watson, Managing Director, EUROPEAN SECURITIZATION FORUM

“ The conference staff made great efforts to connect participants ahead of the conference. ”

-Roman Swaton, Omicron Investment Management,

“ I have found IMN’s real estate opportunity and private equity fund conferences to be consistently valuable. They are attended by a good cross-section of the key players in all segments of the industry (fund raising, investing, operating partners, lending, legal, etc) and the programs are interesting and valuable. Overall, an excellent program. ”

-Jesse Sharf, Partner, GIBSON DUNN & CRUTCHER LLP

“ A couple of things I appreciate about IMN conferences are the knowledgeable speakers presenting relevant issues facing pension plans today. The conference is always well organized and provides a format for interacting with others working in the public pension arena. ”

-Craig VanderWall, Trustee, GRAND RAPIDS POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM

“ This was a very well-organized and successful conference. I am looking forward to working with IMN further. ”

-Liu Borong, Secretary General, CHINA SECURITIZATION FORUM

“ I have attended several small educational seminars in the past, but was not prepared for the overwhelming experience of the 14th Annual Super Bowl of Indexing. The in-depth knowledge and content of the presenters training sessions was amazing. I’m not sure it would be possible at any cost for one to attend a training seminar with as many highly credentialed educators as I just witnessed. I hope my schedule next year permits my attendance, as I know this training event will generate much discussion for improvement to our local fund. ”

-Brian Beader, Board Member, MERCER COUNTY RETIREMENT BOARD

“ This year has put you back on the map as the “must do” hedge fund conference! ”

-Lou Gerken, , GERKEN CAPITAL ASSOCIATES

“ The conference was “even better than last year”. I liked the quality of attendees. ”

-Robin R. Harris, Director of Operations, NEXUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

“ I have spoken regularly at IMN events. They have been exceptionally well-organized and the ideas behind the different sessions are very well thought through and topical. The mix of senior people from the industry is very good as well and it is an excellent chance to network effectively. I would recommend IMN and their conferences very highly. ”

-Nigel Hatfield, Partner, CLIFFORD CHANCE LLP

“ The IMN Super Bowl of Indexing is the best single pension conference of the year. The interpersonal exchanges with speakers, other delegates and current academic researchers are so valuable ...impacting your thought processes for issues facing any plan trustee. ”

-Dr. Michal Foriest Settles, Business Professor, CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO

“ Outstanding agenda and highest quality speakers in a most pleasant setting. ”

-Ronald Byrd, Commissioner, LAND/HENSCHEL ENDOWMENT FUND, CITY OF SACRAMENTO

“ This is the most important gathering of the year for the European ABS industry. ”

-Paul Wilde, Head of Corporate Treasury, EGG BANKING PLC

“ Last year’s conference was well attended by most of our clients and friends in the Mexican financial community. Topics discussed were current and well developed. We look forward to this year’s event. ”

-Eugenio Mendoza, Managing Director, MBIA

“ “The Non-Traded REIT conference brings together all the key constituents in the industry. With the program enhancements IMN has made over the years, the event works very well for both education and networking.” ”

-Thomas E. Robinson, Real Estate Investment Banking, STIFEL NICOLAUS

“ I was most impressed with the organisation and structure of the Dubai Cup of Securitization, as well as the caliber of the delegates present. The panel discussion structure, interspersed with keynote speeches, worked very well and was effective in disseminating ideas and generating healthy debate. ”

-Adam Malouf, Head of Legal and Compliance, ARABIAN REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST

“ It is important for Western financial institutions to understand Shari’ah law in order to expand business into the Islamic world, and to find ways to adapt Western business models to their local practice and traditions, overcoming the strict Shari’ah concepts of credit. I am certain this conference will be a success. ”

-Eduardo Trigueros, President, ESTRATEGIA DE MERCADOS Y VALOR MEXICO CITY

“ This is the best roundup of investment pros of the year. It is a must event for professional investors! ”

-John Serrapere, Investment Analyst & Strategist, FOSTER HOLDINGS, INC.

“ I have found the IMN / ELA Conference on Equipment Leasing & Financing to be a must attend conference where commercial finance executives and capital markets professionals come to discuss the relevant trends and activities that are impacting the industry. It’s a unique venue given that time is provided for discussion of matters related to the equity capital markets, debt capital markets and the merger & acquisition arena. All the players are here…don’t miss it! ”

-Bob Rinek, Managing Director & Group Head-Financial Institutions, PIPER JAFFRAY & CO.

“ The Broker Dealer breakfast was a great success. Participants openly discussed the challenges of the current operational and regulatory environment. The discussion focus then turned to seeking realistic, concrete solutions. ”

-Robert Mather , Chairman, AMERICAN BEACON PARTNERS, INC.

“ Brazil has a tremendous potential for ABS issuance as it is currently almost an untapped market for both originators and issuers. Even if this product has experienced the highest growth within the Brazilian capital market over the last five years, there is still an awful lot more to be reached. Regulatory agencies, like all other players required to execute this type of transaction, need to become more aware and understand the existing gaps in the Brazilian framework that need to be addressed and filled, allowing this market to become truly developed. Only an ABS Summit allows all the players and related parties to discuss the existing issues and concerns to accelerate the dialogue within this community and assure its development. ”

-Adriana Henry Meirelles, Executive Finance Manager, SUZANO PETROQUIMICA S.A.

“ Apart from my participation as a panel member in the Municipal funding segment , I attended the conference as it is the best place to catch up and stay in touch with what's been happening in the SA Securitisation market. ”

-Johan van Zyl, , INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED (INCA)

“ I really enjoyed attending the IMN Destination Club and PRC Industry Symposium last year. It was a great opportunity to better understand the challenges facing our industry and to share ideas with other industry professionals. The knowledge sharing was great and the networking opportunities allowed me to foster business relationships with other clubs and potential partners. ”

-Robin Spindel, Vice President Business Development, ULTIMATE RESORT

“ Thank you very much for the invitation. It was a very rewarding experience! I particularly enjoyed the academic presenters, who almost without exception gave very thought provoking and grounded presentations that I will long remember and will be helpful in my role as a Trustee. Whaley and Schiller are two who come to mind with very topical and interesting subjects. I must also mention that I was glad to have the opportunity to meet several very interesting attendees, and our discussions in some cases went way beyond indexing. I learned a lot. ”

-James Fleming, Vice Chair, ALBERTA TEACHERS RETIREMENT FUND BOARD

“ Global ABS is the place to meet all the key players in the industry. As a frequent issuer, we find it a must go to event ”

-Caroline Philips, Managing Director, Head of Securitisation, European Debt Capital Markets, EUROHYPO AG

“ I was impressed by how well the meeting was run and by the quality of the panels. Overall, I think that you did a great job with the conference. ”

-Robert S. Loigman, , FRIEDMAN KAPLAN SEILER & ADELMAN LLP

“ As a long time IMN contributor, I can always count on their programs to bring new insights. Their programs contain current topics that help me keep abreast of the foundation and endowment community. ”

-Scott Chambers, Professor of Finance, LINFIELD COLLEGE

“ I want to thank IMN for a $5 million REO loan we closed with an entity out of Connecticut. This happened because of a panel I was on for IMN. The relationship grew so strong that the entity opened another office in Los Angeles for their California transactions. ”

-Stephan Kachani, Vice President, LONE OAK FUND, LLC

“ The Super Bowl of Indexing is an intellectual journey with the best minds in the business to the frontier of new ideas. ”

-George A. Schade, Jr., Special Master, SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA

“ I found the participants to be top notch, the topics relevant, and the organization efficient. I would recommend it to all stakeholders in the mezzanine lending space. ”

-Nader Pakfar, Attorney, EISNER & FRANK

“ The Super Bowl of Indexing is THE conference for investors, index originators and product providers who are interested in this rapidly growing market. ”

-Richard Ferri, CEO, PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC

“ This was a great conference. There is much more to indexing than I was aware of; I learned a lot. All speakers were very approachable, extremely knowledgeable & they really wanted to be here. Good vendors who explained their products without pressure. I appreciate the Continuing Education credits. Good location. ”

-Jim Cuthbert, Senior Vice President & Treasurer, ROBERTS WESLEYAN COLLEGE & NORTHEASTERN SEMINARY

“ I was pleased to have the opportunity to attend the conference. The venue was very nice and I found the sessions insightful. Although we are not new to Securities Lending, obtaining a greater knowledge of the industry has led to some interesting discussions with our custodian. ”

-Marlene Gurney, Senior Technician Compliance, BC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

“ A first-rate event allowing Moody's to interact directly with South African bond capital markets professionals. ”

-Reynold Leegerstee, Moody's Investors Service South Africa (Pty) Ltd,

“ Attending various IMN Conferences has proved invaluable to me in exercising my duties as Chairman/Trustee of the Holyoke Massachusetts Retirement System. The opportunity to meet industry professionals & to be educated in new investment strategies has enhanced my performance as an Administrator & Trustee. ”

-Dan Owens, Executive Director, HOLYOKE RETIREMENT BOARD

“ I would like to thank you and compliment the IMN staff on the excellent presentation of the 2008 Super Bowl of Indexing Conference held at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona between December 7th-10th. I made some new contacts which I feel may help our pension system in the future. ”

-Edmund A. Zell, Trustee, CITY OF SAINT LOUIS EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM

“ I attend the conference as this is the premier debt capital market event in South Africa and as such is attended by most of the significant participants within these markets. From issuers to investors it is a chance to understand what the market is thinking, what the impediments are and what future developments may be in the pipeline. ”

-David Rajak, , STANDARD BANK

“ This conference offers a tremendous opportunity to meet top professionals in the industry and hear about how to exploit the latest trends. To stay ahead of the curve to capture and grow new business, analysis of this market and the changing landscape in the sector is vital. ”

-Kenneth Bentsen Jr., Former President, ELFA

“ Global ABS is the place to meet all the key players in the industry. As a frequent issuer, we find it a must go to event. ”

-Caroline Philips, Managing Director, HEAD OF SECURITISATION EUROPEAN DEBT CAPITAL MARKETS EUROHYPO A

“ We found the event to be the premier securitisation event in the south african market. Excellently well attended from arrangers to investors and from issuers to potential issuers providing networking opportunities. Balanced and informative topics with an appropriate mix of speakers. ”

-Marshall Brown, Futuregrowth Asset Management,

“ IMN is the country’s premier meeting planning company in my opinion. In 2007 they debuted their Destination Club and Private Residence Club Industry Symposium in Orlando. They attracted a top flight group of speakers and a very good crowd of attendees. There was almost too much information for the attendees to digest, so real value was presented for the registration fee. ”

-Carl Berry, CEO, STAR RESORT GROUP

“ The conference was a great opportunity to meet a variety of industry participants across all aspects of the hedge fund industry. ”

-Michael Mulcahy, , SUNCORP INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

“ I would like to take this moment to say that the Super Bowl of Indexing was a remarkable experience. The conference provided insight and knowledge for trustees to manage retirement funds with confidence, along with providing valuable resources to network from. The booths also were a good source of information giving a variety of US and International vendors the opportunity to share valuable material. ”

-William Lipscomb, Board Member, BIRMINGHAM FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SUPPLEMENTAL PENSION FUND

“ IMN's Non-Traded REIT Industry Symposium is an incredible opportunity for those who manage, advise, and distribute Non-Traded REITs to meet, network, and learn. ”

-Mark Goldberg, President, CAREY FINANCIAL, LLC

“ It was a pleasure to participate. I was impressed by the turnout and attendees. ”

-Loren Fleckstein, Vice President, TCW

“ I consider it a privilege to be able to listen to noted academics, public officials and other knowledgeable people in our industry share their knowledge and ideas with us. I look forward to attending the annual Super Bowl of Indexing® and consider it the most valuable conference that I have ever attended. ”

-Gordon R. Meisner, JD, CLU, ChFC, FINANCIAL SERVICES

“ IMN conferences are exceptionally well organized, innovative and offer a range of excellent speakers on the most up-to-date and relevant topics. ”

-Mary Hutch, Head of Investigations and Compliance, THE PENSIONS BOARD (IRELAND)

“ It was a very educational conference for me, as we are about to start a securitization market in Botswana. It was a real eye opener. ”

-Thapelo Tsheole, Product Development Manager, BOTSWANA STOCK EXCHANGE

“ The conference fulfilled all of my networking wishes. The mix of developers, private lenders, and Wall Street institutional lenders gave a complete picture of this dynamic and evolving market. ”

-Joel Shapiro, Managing MemberJPS Capital Partners , LLC

“ This is a conference for professionals who want to get to the forefront of developments in the CEE securitization process presented by professionals who are already there. ”

-Zachary CarvellManaging Director, WSq Vienna,

“ The IMN conference has always been the most important securitisation conference of the year, both from a networking and learning perspective. ”

-Amanda Hausler, Associate Director, STANDARD CHARTERED BANK

“ IMN’s European CDO Summit is the place to be if you are in the CDO business: this conference is the best venue to interact with investors, asset managers and other market participants. It is also an ideal venue to catch up with recent trends. I highly recommend it. ”

-Arturo Cifuentes, Managing Director, R.W. PRESSPRICH & CO.

“ I find that good conferences, like the IMN Condo Hotel Symposia, allow me to meet some of the best professionals in the nation face-to-face. Meeting industry professionals, who are all in one place at one time, is an efficient way to coordinate business for me, especially in the areas of financing, marketing and other development-related services. ”

-Steven J. L. Goforth, Manager & General Counsel, GOFORTH GROUP LLC

“ The ESF is pleased to be partnering with IMN for this industry-leading event covering one of the fastest growing and important sectors for our members in Europe. ”

-Rick Watson, Managing Director, EUROPEAN SECURITIZATION FORUM

“ The sister European conference was very useful for me in understanding the different models of securities lending that are in operation, also the levels of risk and risk management techniques used for the various approaches. ”

-Jonathan Lord, CoChair Hewlett-Packard UK Pension Plan, HEWLETT-PACKARD UK

“ The U.S. World Series of ETFs conference was a two-day learning fest, jam packed with excellent panelists that included industry leaders and seasoned investment specialists. Add to that the backdrop of a beautiful South Florida setting, and you have a 'not to be missed' event. ”

-Cathy Pareto, President, CATHY PARETO & ASSOCIATES

“ I can say without hesitation this was the most beneficial and enjoyable conference I have attended since I started on the Kansas City Missouri pension board. It was organized, meaningful, had some key speakers and you couldn't find a more beautiful surrounding. ”

-Phil Snowden, Trustee, KANSAS CITY EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM

“ ABS East 2009 brought together investors, issuers and regulators at a crucial point in time as the industry looks to the future. This interaction was invaluable and is absolutely necessary to solve the challenges before us ”

-Paul Colonna, President and Chief Investment Officer, GE ASSET MANAGEMENT

“ The IMN Native American Finance Conference is becoming a premier conference for elevating tribal economic and social goals. It integrates socially responsible investment processes in areas that are crucial for Indian Country's success. ”

-Susan White, Director, ONEIDA TRUST DEPARTMENT

“ The 2007 IMN Destination Club Symposium was an important industry event that highlighted the emerging destination club and private residence club sectors of the luxury travel market. This year’s 2008 symposium promises to be even better, and is designed for destination club and private resident club operators, lenders, vendors and those interested in expanding their business to include luxury travel offerings. Take advantage of this outstanding event to network and explore new business opportunities, hear from today's industry leaders and knowledgeable speakers, learn valuable information that you can use, and meet face-to-face with industry speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and business colleagues. ”

-Jim Tousignant, President & CEO, ULTIMATE RESORT

“ The event was very well done and professional. Definitely an “A” grade. ”

-Jack Swan, , LIGHTHOUSE INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC

“ It was definitely one of the better organized and more focused events I have participated in; based on this experience, I will look forward to your next conference. ”

-Brett M. Bastin, , GRAIL PARTNERS LLP

“ IMN has organized a stellar real estate forum whereby leading industry professionals exchange their insights, experiences and challenges with their peers, prospective clients and guests. ”

-Andre Hakkak, Managing Director, ALPINE GLOBAL INC.

“ Each year it seems as though the planners of the Super Bowl have gone through the minutes of our investment meetings to discover the issues we've been wrestling with. I always find information to apply to ongoing discussions and decisions. ”

-Vaughn Altemus, Board Member, VT STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM

“ Your conferences are always very professionally produced. You guys do a great job. ”

-Barry Cohen, , BEAR STEARNS

“ IMN's Super Bowl of Indexing always has top tier speakers and panelists. The sessions are always current, interesting and educational. This is a well attended conference by managers and trustees. ”

-James Maloney, Trustee, CHICAGO POLICEMEN'S ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND

“ Once again, time well spent! This conference seems to both highlight the current industry issues and provide lenders with a perspective of what is really on the minds of beneficial owners. ”

-Jeffrey A. Petro, Head of Money Market Trading, FEDERATED INVESTORS

“ The covered bond market is one of the fastest growing markets characterised by an ever increasing number of issuers, a great variety of covered bond laws and countless regulatory changes. The IMN conference will offer both, investors and issuers, an ideal forum to review and discuss the quickly changing landscape of the covered bond market. ”

-Frank Will, Senior Strategist, RBS GLOBAL BANKING AND MARKETS

“ Good forum to meet with industry leaders and share ideas regarding evolving trends and market conditions. ”

-Dean Benjamin, Managing Director, ASCENT REAL ESTATE ADVISORS

“ IMN is the recognized industry leader in promoting securitization in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Securitization in China has just started and we see tremendous benefit for the industry players to attend the upcoming China Securitization, Real Estate & Finance Summit in order to hear directly from the government regulators, to exchange ideas, and to learn from each other. CSF is very pleased to join forces with IMN. ”

-Jun Qian, Executive Director Structured Products Group, Morgan Stanley Asia; Director General, CHINA SECURITIZATION FORUM

“ Outstanding agenda and highest quality speakers in a most pleasant setting. ”

-Ronald Byrd, Commissioner , LAND/HENSCHEL ENDOWMENT FUND, CITY OF SACRAMENTO

“ The Super Bowl of Indexing allowed us to meet a targeted group of indexing experts and provided us the opportunity to enhance our knowledge in the field. ”

-Kathleen Shelton Smith, Chairman, RENAISSANCE CAPITAL LLC

“ The event was well organized, well attended, and covered all aspects of the Covered Bond market in detail. ”

-Robert Parker, Vice Chairman, CREDIT SUISSE ASSET MANAGEMENT

“ The Brazilian ABS market has grown six-fold over the past four years, surpassing U.S. $6 billion in new issues last year. In spite of robust growth, attractive returns, and a wide variety of asset classes, information on this market is not widely disseminated, particularly in the international financial community. We look forward to IMN bringing to its event in Brazil the same high standard that it has demonstrated in other markets, with ample presentation of market characteristics, intelligent discussion of pertinent issues, and strong focus on both originator and investor participation. ”

-Chuck Spragins, Partner, UQBAR

“ Great topics -- just when I thought most possible investment strategies had already been discussed, new and very interesting ones were brought forward. Our fund is following up on the Buy Write strategy we learned about last year. We have also been in contact with a couple of managers who have interesting product opportunities. ”

-Gail R. Schubert, ,

“ The event is a good place to meet a lot of the players in this growing market. ”

-Manuel Campos Spoor, Vice President, HIPOTECARIA SU CASITA S.A. DE C.V.

“ The European Summit on Corporate Governance was a useful opportunity to meet other investors from across Europe and to exchange ideas on Socially Responsible Investment and learn how countries view SRI in differing ways. This includes the contrasting approach between European and American investors when dealing with problems arising from poor governance in companies and the rights of shareholders. ”

-David Bennett-Rees, Director of Trustees, SAUL UNIVERSITY OF LONDON PENSION SCHEME

“ Mexico’s securitization industry has come to a point where the getting together of industry specialists and experts is a must in order to fully understand the evolution of the industry. This event allows us to head in that direction. ”

-Mark David Zaltzman Rifkin, Financial Director, HIPOTECARIA SU CASITA S.A. DE C.V.

“ The Dubai Cup of Securitization was a unique opportunity for me to bridge the knowledge gap between the structured finance world in the Islamic countries and in my region (emerging Latin America). The location is excellent to bring together the different parties. ”

-Diego Torres, Executive Vice President, General Manager, BHD VALORES

“ I thoroughly enjoyed the Canada Cup conference and thought it was very well done; more importantly, I met with several of the sponsors and have had three follow up meetings to discuss a number of objectives our plan has. ”

-Jeff Norton, President and CEO, TEACHERS' RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES FUND

“ The Super Bowl of Indexing is a 'must attend' event for anyone who uses passive strategies for all or a portion of their portfolios. It may be even more valuable for those who don't. ”

-Jeff Norton, LLM, CFA, President & CEO, TEACHERS' RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES FUND

“ This is an event you will not want to miss. Everyone involved in the covered bond world will be present in this conference. ”

-Carlos Stilianopoulos Ridruejo, Executive Managing Director - Head of Treasury, Capital Markets & Invesment Portfolio, CAJA MADRID

“ “The IMN conferences I’ve attended have provided a level of education and industry depth that I haven’t found at other conferences. The panelists and speakers are some of the most knowledgeable individuals in the ETF industry. Every IMN conference I’ve attended has been beneficial to the growth and development of my business. The IMN conferences provide not only a chance to learn more about ETF trends and strategies but also serve as a fantastic networking platform. I would strongly recommend that any advisor interested in learning more about ETFs attend an IMN conference.” ”

-Richard Romey, President, ETF PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS

“ Starwood Capital Group considers IMN’s Annual U.S. Opportunity & Private Fund Investment Forum to be one of the premier events in the industry. With over 1500 attendees, the conference attracts a distinguished group of speakers who provide unique insights into the latest trends in the capital and property markets. IMN’s conference gives us an opportunity to present our perspective on issues affecting the real estate investment community and to engage in spirited discussions with our peers before an informed and sophisticated audience of investors. ”

-Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO, STARWOOD CAPITAL GROUP LLC

“ When expanding resort properties in tentative markets, there’s no better model than the condo hotel model. It’s one of the few remaining win/win development scenarios for developers and owners. Developers mitigate risk with diverse third party ownership and up-front exit. Owners find a safe haven for worried capital by following large hospitality investments into key markets/properties. At the IMN Condo Hotel Conference all this and more is greatly detailed by a top-notch faculty by a top-notch conference company. ”

-Chevis Hosea, Vice President of Development, LA COSTA RESORT & SPA

“ Participating in this event is a unique opportunity to meet with the actual players in every field and to have access to the most updated technology. ”

-Armando Guzman, Chief Executive Officer, METROFINANCIERA S.A. DE C.V.

“ The IMN South African Securitisation & Debt Capital Markets event is without doubt the premier industry gathering in the South African market. It attracts all leading participants in the South African securitisation industry, as well as many potential new entrants to the market. Deloitte has been a sponsor of this event since its inception in 2003 and we see our association with a conference of this stature as an excellent opportunity to reinforce our commitment to this fast growing industry. The quality of the organisation and the venue, particularly the 2006 venue, are excellent, and the diverse programme of sessions covers all topical aspects of the securitisation process, as well as providing ample opportunities for networking in a relaxed and interactive environment. ”

-Andre Pottas, Deloitte & Touche,

“ Congratulations MARHedge for arranging a professional, high quality conference in Geneva for Alternative Investments. The conference provided both insightful presentations and thought provoking discussions regarding industry relevant topics covered by the panels, moderators and audience for both the fund managers and investors. The guest speakers were of the highest caliber and quite dynamic. ”

-Leslie C. Haarup, , STEELHEAD PARTNERS

“ The IMN Non-Traded REIT Industry Symposium provides timely educational panels and great opportunities to hear industry leaders speak on current issues. The sessions discussing developments in the industry's regulatory environment are always enlightening and the information is invaluable. The IMN REIT conference also provides a tremendous opportunity to network with industry participants. ”

-Angela Ahlholm Strauss, Principal, NOMAX CAPITAL CORPORATION

“ A great conference, well attended with a global audience. I would recommend attending for everyone in the industry. ”

-Lt. James Maloney, Trustee, CHICAGO POLICE ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND

“ The Masters of Investment Management conference has been successfully held in Asia for a number of years. This invariably provides a great opportunity for advancing technical knowledge, as well as meeting informally with many of the leaders of our industry. ”

-Stuart Leckie, Chairman, STIRLING FINANCE LTD

“ The event last year was invaluable in that it provides a forum that allows the senior finance professional involved in the commercial finance markets to quickly get an overview of these markets with senior decision makers as participants in the event. It is a quick one day event that doesn’t require traveling thousands of miles to get the update and meet with existing and potential new contacts and clients. The location is excellent and speakers and organization has been great. I highly recommend this event to anyone interested in these markets. ”

-David D'Antonio, Managing Director, DIVERSITY CAPITAL L.L.C.

“ Somehow each year is better than the last. I'm amazed that so much material is covered in such a short time. No wonder I was tired when I left. ”

-Robert J. Waid, Vice President & Principal, WILSHIRE ASSOCIATES

“ The job of managing money continuously evolves, a conference like the Super Bowl is way to stay in touch with this evolution which definitely makes the job more fun and hopefully leads to a better result for clients. ”

-Roger Nusbaum, Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager, YOUR SOURCE FINANCIAL

“ The conference was fantastic. The information provided was useful, informative and very applicable to my daily activities at work. The IMN staff was very professional in their coordination of the various events, activities, and speakers. ”

-Roy Clothier, Investment Officer, CALSTRS

“ This was our first sponsorship and it was a great success. Looking forward to doing it again next year. ”

-Lara Gast, Director Private Equity, REDHILL REALTY INVESTORS

“ IMN's Fire & Police conference was one of the best run, best produced events I have ever attended. IMN's constant contact before and during the event helped it run seamlessly, and really helped people like me get the most from the experience. ”

-David Bergman, Managing Director, GLOBAL TRANSITION SOLUTIONS

“ Last year's IMN’s Destination Club and Private Residence Club Conference was an illuminating and edifying experience. Unlike other conferences where there was much self-aggrandizement and promotion and little education for developers and others, the IMN Conference tackled complicated issues and questions, the networking was great, and the strategies discussed were substantial. In addition, it is the only conference that deals with issues and evolution of the PRC and Destination Clubs specifically. ”

-Susan Kime, President Co-Founder, KIMEDIA LLC

“ Where to find out what’s really going on. ”

-Caroline Philips, Managing Director Head of Securitisation Europe, EUROHYPO AG

“ My colleagues and I found the initial meeting of the COPERS [now Mountain PERS] Forum to be very beneficial. In addition to timely topics being discussed, getting together with our counterparts from around the state was equally helpful. I have already had occasion to contact a couple of the people whom I met, or with whom I reconnected, at the Conference. ”

-Steven Hutt, Executive Director, DENVER EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN

“ I have attended each of the IMN South African events since their inception at the Table Bay hotel in 2003. I found this year’s conference of continued relevance, particularly given the changed focus to a broader African debt capital markets coverage, which fits well with my team’s broadened mandate following the continued slow-down in the local securitisation market. This event remains the pre-eminent conference on the South African debt capital markets calendar and is an excellent opportunity to catch up with clients and fellow industry professionals in a relaxed and sociable environment. ”

-André Pottas, Partner, Corporate Finance, DELOITTE & TOUCHE

“ I was impressed by the large audience and the quality of the attendees. ”

-Oscar De Buen Richkarday, Jefe de la Unidad de Autopistas de Cuota, SECRETARIA

“ The IMN Conference provides an excellent platform for bankers/lawyers/investors/issuers and service providers to actively discuss past deals and new trends across Asia. All the right people capable of pushing the market forward. ”

-Gregory Park, Calyon,

“ Thank you for such a seamless, informative, timely, interesting, in-depth conference. I would come back next week if you held it again, and look forward to the next one. ”

-Patrick Mahoney, Trustee, OCALA FIREFIGHTERS PENSION PLAN

“ The event is a good place to meet a lot of the players in this growing market. ”

-Manuel Campos Spoor, Vice President, HIPOTECARIA SU CASITA S.A. DE C.V.

“ This event has become an important forum for an open discussion of the current issues facing the public, non-listed industry. As such, it is an integral part of the growth of the sector. ”

-Rosemarie A. Thurston, Partner, ALSTON & BIRD LLP

“ As an international visitor, I found the conference to be a valuable opportunity to meet with a large number of South African market participants. ”

-Jane Soldera, Moody's Investors Service,

“ Having previously worked with IMN in South Africa, I am delighted that they are bringing a premier event such as this one to Dubai. If past experience is something to learn from, the Dubai Cup of Securitization could prove to be the definitive securitization event. ”

-Stephen de Stadler, Senior Director/Head of Business Development - Middle East,

“ A great conference, well attended with a global audience. I would recommend attending for everyone in the industry. ”

-Lt. James Maloney, Trustee, CHICAGO POLICE ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND

“ If you had to pick one conference to attend this year, make it the Illinois PERS Summit. It is one of the most diversified investment conferences, with seminars that will benefit both small and large public employee retirement systems. ”

-Sue Boutin, Executive Director, METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO

“ Now more than ever, investors in ABS need to understand how the marketplace has changed and how it will evolve going forward. IMN offers a great forum in ABS East for investors, managers and issuers to discuss market events. ”

-Paul Colonna, President and Chief Investment Officer - Fixed Income, GE ASSET MANAGEMENT

“ I always find IMN's conferences relevant and hugely informative. Whether present as a speaker or an attendee, they are excellently organised and both beneficial and enjoyable. ”

-Jerry Moriarty, Director of Policy, IRISH ASSOCIATION OF PENSION FUNDS

“ A very timely event with a more focused and value-added content that should provide stimulating discussion among the participants, speakers and delegates alike. ”

-Majid Dawood, Chief Executive Officer, YASAAR LTD.

“ IMN put together a terrific program in a spectacular venue and location. Nothing was left to chance. ”

-Richard Slaughter , Fixed Income Analyst/Cash Manager, EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS

“ I have enjoyed the conference. It was certainly a good learning experience for me. I have already arranged for 4 different meetings or calls with hedge funds. ”

-Daniel Ling, Investor,

“ IMN did a great job in putting this conference together in a very smooth manner. The location was well chosen to get as many people as possible participating, and the turnout was very good. ”

-Armin Peter, Head of Covered Bonds, UBS

“ I attend the New York Real Estate Opportunity Fund event because the attendees represent many of the best fund sponsors as well as the most significant institutional investors. It is a rare gathering of such an impressive group of people. ”

-Howard Fields, Portfolio Manager, ALLSTATE INVESTMENTS

“ IMN's Real Estate Opportunity & Private Fund Investing conferences bring together many of the top people in the field -- investors, fund sponsors and professionals -- for an in-depth review of the state of the industry. It's a great forum for keeping abreast of the industry. ”

-Addison Braendel, Partner, MAYER

“ The premier securitisation event in Southern Africa, a gathering of the who's who in the industry. No other country in the world has surpassed the issuance growth and innovation shown in the SA securitisation market during its relatively short existence. This event gives you a synopsis of how this was achieved and what can be expected in the coming years. ”

-Denzil Bagley, Nedbank Capital,

“ IMN’s Winter Real Estate Opportunity and Private Fund Investment Conference allows our firm to come into the New Year strong by visiting with many of America’s most accomplished real estate investors and industry professionals. As many of the attendees frequent an array of IMN events throughout the year, we’ve been able to build lasting relationships which allow us to quickly respond to the real estate debt and equity needs of our clients. ”

-Richard K. Hollowell, Partner, REAL ESTATE AND CAPITAL ADVISORY CONSULTING

“ A first-rate event allowing Moody's to interact directly with South African bond capital markets professionals. ”

-Reynold Leegerstee, , MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD

“ IMN's Securities Lending Summits are a must for any professional involved in the industry. The educational aspects along with the extensive networking opportunities provide for a rewarding and enlightening experience. The discussions are timely, candid and offer a plethora of information for the professional looking to enhance their securities lending program. ”

-Joshua M. Lavender, Fund Manager, GENERAL MOTORS ASSET MANAGEMENT

“ I have been attending the Global ABS Conference for a number of years. I find the conference venue and events provide ample opportunity to stay up-to-speed on current industry trends. The sheer density of important industry players assures that I can meet with a broad range of issuers, rating agency professionals, bankers, trustees, lawyers, vendors, etc in a single venue. I also appreciate getting the “European perspective” as ABS has really become a global investment product. ”

-Martin Avidan, CFA, Senior Vice President, Structured Finance/Financial Institutions, NATIXIS BANQUES POPULAIRES

“ I think your event was one of the most productive and worthwhile conferences that I have attended. ”

-James Lubin, , HYMAN BECK & COMPANY, INC.

“ The conference was extremely beneficial for me. It was professionally managed, the speakers were good, and the content was very informative. ”

-Todd Moore, VP, CAPMARK FINANCE

“ The European conference was very useful for me in understanding the different models of securities lending that are in operation, also the levels of risk and risk management techniques used for the various approaches. ”

-Jonathan Lord, Co-Chair Hewlett-Packard UK Pension Plan, HEWLETT-PACKARD UK

“ The organization of the conference is excellent and the number of assistants surpassed the expectations, despite the market slow down ”

-Carlos F. Munoz , President, SWISS CAPITAL CORP

“ As an international visitor, I found the conference to be a valuable opportunity to meet with a large number of South African market participants. ”

-Jane Soldera, , MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE

“ We typically attend Global ABS each year as we find it a valuable forum to (i) meet the UK counterparts of our Australian investment bank contacts (ii) meet with European investors who currently purchase our paper or are possible buyers of our paper in the future (iii) to raise the profile of the Australian RMBS market generally and of our own Macquarie PUMA brand specifically, and (iv) for the learning opportunities, be that formally through conference content or informally through networking. ”

-Matthew O'Hare, Treasurer - Banking and Securitisation Division, MACQUARIE BANK LIMITED

“ I thought the conference was great—well done. ”

-Joel Press, , FESTINA LENTE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LP

“ A great conference, well attended with a global audience. I would recommend attending for everyone in the industry. ”

-Lt. James Maloney, Trustee, CHICAGO POLICE ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND

“ I was especially impressed with the professionalism of the panelists. They spoke candidly of the numerous challenges facing the industry and avoided the industry platitudes that one so often hears in public forums. ”

-Robert Mather , Chairman, AMERICAN BEACON PARTNERS, INC.

“ The event was well organized, well attended, and covered all aspects of the Covered Bond market in detail. ”

-Robert Parker, Vice Chairman, CREDIT SUISSE ASSET MANAGEMENT

“ Our fund is an active and passive investor. I found the Super Bowl of Indexing a terrific conference for fiduciaries. ”

-Kirk Miller, Trustee, FIRE AND POLICE PENSION ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO

“ As the credit market in China continues to grow, and the initial pilot securitizations set the foundation for a robust market going forward, the opportunities for investors are very exciting. IMN’s upcoming event will provide a forum for market participants to learn more about these opportunities and to participate at an early stage in the development of this important asset class. ”

-Lee Meddin, Deputy Treasurer & Global Head of Structured Finance, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION

“ As a company active in Latin American securitization, it was very valuable to attend IMN’s Mexico conference. It achieved a critical mass and diversity of attendees and speakers that I enjoyed meeting. ”

-Adrian Katz, Chief Executive Officer, FINANCITY

“ ESF/IMN conference provides the chance to get an overview of all the must-knows in the structured finance world: people, knowledge and networking. ”

-Imene Rahmouni-Rousseau, Head of Financial Stability & Markets Research Division, BANQUE DE FRANCE

“ IMN’s Condo Hotel conference offers unique perspectives and one-stop shopping in terms of access to a broad array of industry expertise that would be downright impossible to replicate outside of this conference. ”

-Chris Woronka, Vice President, DEUTSCHE BANK EQUITY RESEARCH

“ In addition to learning new ideas presented by among the best and brightest in the indexing industry, we thoroughly enjoyed exchanging ideas and thoughts with one another. This conference is one of the best conferences for the indexing communities. ”

-Huey Tseng, , PRIVATE INVESTOR

“ IMN’s Plan Sponsor & Consultant event was well organized and well attended. It allowed me to meet a lot of colleagues. It is my favorite IMN conference. ”

-Leandro A. Festino, CFA CAIA Consultant, MEKETA INVESTMENT GROUP INC.

“ The Securitization in Mexico conference was great for contacts and exposing our new visions on the market. I’m looking forward to next year’s. ”

-Carlos Cesarman, Chief Financial Officer, PINFRA

“ As a panel participant, I felt that the audience was very receptive and was able to learn not only the advantages of swaps, but how to effectively mitigate basis and other risks associated with derivative products. ”

-Craig Koehler, Finance and Accounting Manager, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY

“ The IMN Winter Opportunity Fund conference was very well organized and the speakers are experts in their field. The material presented by the panelists was current and useful and it was a very educational conference for me. Equally important was the networking opportunity at the conference. I met several professionals in this industry not just from the West coast but thoughout the country and overseas. ”

-Bill Tsai, Managing Partner, LONGRIDGE CAPITAL ADVISORS

“ Very informative, I was able to hear speakers that challenged me to think outside the box and would recommend this conference to any public fund trustee ”

-Gerald Garrett, Planning Officer, TULSA FIRE

“ For Pension Funds with relatively modest levels of stock lending, it provides a precious opportunity to talk with and learn from the big lenders and also contribute to the wider debate. ”

-Gerard Moore, Financial Controller, MERSEYSIDE PENSION FUND

“ This is a perfect forum for meeting numerous clients as well as old colleagues, for keeping in touch with who is doing what, for hearing about hot news, and all this in an environment that promotes a feeling of bonhomie, sometimes lacking in the stark atmosphere of a meeting room. ”

-Chris Strakosch, Vice President, BANK OF NEW YORK

“ The conference brings together all the players in the local market, helping to grow the industry through a better understanding of securitization trends. ”

-Ralph Buddle, , WOOLWORTHS

“ True to its indexing theme, the conference is like a top shelf index family - it offers diversification of knowledge, through several sectors or tracks of panels and at low cost as it is by invitation. ”

-George A. Schade, Jr., Special Master, ARIZONA GENERAL STREAM ADJUDICATION

“ The event was well organized, well attended, and covered all aspects of the Covered Bond market in detail. ”

-Robert Parker, Vice Chairman, CREDIT SUISSE ASSET MANAGEMENT

“ ABS East will be an invaluable forum for market participants to share views and insights just as the market reaches the critical challenge of loan resets on the weakest vintage of subprime loans. ”

-Mark Adelson, Founding Member, ADELSON & JACOBS CONSULTING, LLC

“ Main reasons for us to go to Global ABS are the great opportunity to meet numerous contacts of the industry, an excellent spread of expertise on various topics of the securitisation business and the chance to have meetings with current and potential investors in our transactions. ”

-Stefan Rolf, Teamleiter / Team Head, Asset Backed Securitisation, VOLKSWAGEN FINANCIAL SERVICES AG

“ Apart from my participation as a panel member in the Municipal funding segment , I attended the conference as it is the best place to catch up and stay in touch with what's been happening in the SA Securitisation market. ”

-Johan van Zyl, Infrastructure Finance Corporation Limited (INCA),

“ The Super Bowl of Indexing is a well run conference that focuses on very topical information which is effectively presented to a large number of attendees. The conference provides excellent networking opportunities. ”

-Bill Levit, Trustee, STATE OF WISCONSIN INVESTMENT BOARD

“ The 2007 Destination Club & Private Club Industry Symposium was a valuable forum for both industry professionals and developers considering starting a destination club or private residence club. It brought greater clarity to the differences of various product offerings and business models and the required disciplines necessary to succeed in these businesses. Attendees were able to gain considerable knowledge directly from senior management of the leading companies in the industry and the hard learned lessons of starting a club and what pitfalls to avoid. ”

-Neal Rubin, Senior Vice President Marketing, ULTIMATE RESORT

“ IMN's Condo Hotel Conference has been a great resource for valuable information and contacts for us as we develop Bacaran Bay Casino Resort in Biloxi. It is a good way to learn all about condo hotels in a short time period. ”

-Marlin F.Torguson, Chairman and CEO, TORGUSON GAMING GROUP INC.

“ The conference brought together leading industry professionals from every sector within real estate. As a high-net-worth investor, you would have a difficult time finding a conference that offers so much. ”

-John Didrickson, Principal, EQUIBASE CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

“ Outstanding agenda and highest quality speakers in a most pleasant setting. ”

-Ronald Byrd, Commissioner, LAND/HENSCHEL ENDOWMENT FUND, CITY OF SACRAMENTO

“ The covered bonds conference was a great networking event – many regions and industry levels were in attendance. Kudos to IMN on a well organized event. ”

-Horst Bertram, Head of Investor Relations, BAYERISCHE LANDESBANK

“ For people dealing with structured products, including those related to subprime mortgages, ABS East will be a very timely and appropriate conference. With some questions still unanswered, including the performance of subprime loans, the securities backed by them, and their potential to impact the broader economy, it is wise to keep as close contact as possible with the industry. ”

-Alex Wei, , DELAWARE INVESTMENTS

“ IMN’s European CDO event always has a good mix of broad topic coverage, substantive information, and excellent networking opportunities. Of all the conferences out there, IMN understands the market’s needs and reflects that in its conferences. ”

-James Finkel, Chief Executive Officer, DYNAMIC CREDIT PARTNERS, LLC

“ The summit was excellent; the speakers were passionate, anxious to find answers, and genuinely interested in an exchange with other market participants. ”

-Chiara Rustici, Course Research & Development Manager, EUROMONEY FINANCIAL TRAINING

“ This conference continues to be an excellent industry event, bringing together many different market participants in an informative, productive and enjoyable environment. I attended the event for 7 years and have always found it to be a great place to meet customers and prospects and to network. ”

-Shana Murray, Vice President, WELLS FARGO

“ The conference was well run and had a number of interesting speakers. I’m looking forward to next year. ”

-Mark Polemeni, , ALEXANDRA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

“ Global ABS continuously attracts the most diverse universe of ABS/CDO market participants and it's a perfect opportunity to meet originators/collateral managers/servicers. This year's Global ABS conference in Cannes is a well-timed opportunity to discuss the latest ABS market issues and network. ”

-Marcus Klug, Managing Director, OMICRON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

“ I was impressed by the large audience and the quality of the attendees. ”

-Oscar De Buen Richkarday, Jefe de la Unidad de Autopistas de Cuota, SECRETARIA

“ This conference was very focused on the end users of securitisation, and the appropriate users were there - from rating agencies to local mortgage issuers and investors. The Dubai Cup of Securitization is off to a great start. ”

-Maan Kantar, Head of Structured Investment & Product Development, GIC

“ I thought that conference was well-run. The moderators and speakers were well prepared, the topics were timely, and the information disseminated was very helpful. ”

-Michael Hunter, Senior Vice President, STRUCTURED FINANCE JOHNSON CAPITAL

“ A unique opportunity to interact with some of the most active industry players and participate in an engaging event. ”

-Michael Underhill, President & Chief Executive Officer, CAPITAL INNOVATIONS

“ I found the conference to be well attended, well facilitated and extremely helpful to me as a Trustee. The return on my investment was certainly one I would make again! ”

-Larry Moser, Board President, FAIRFAX COUNTY POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM

“ The IMN Super Bowl of Indexing conference was very organized and educational. It was a tremendous experience that provided me with insight on how society is trying to achieve the same economic goals in many different ways. The culture of the conference was beneficial for the vendors, participants, speakers and staff. The dynamics of the sessions encouraged communication amongst each other and the building and strengthening of existing and potential business relationships. In my opinion, The Super Bowl of Indexing is unparallel to any other conference I have attended in the past. IMN, keep up the good work. ”

-Monica Satterwhite, Retirement Manager, CITY OF PORTSMOUTH

“ The 2007 IMN Native American Finance Winter Conference continued to build on the foundation built by previous IMN Native American Finance conferences. The number of attendees, the number of communities represented and the breadth and depth of the topics discussed have grown once again. Hats off to IMN for a well conceived and well received gathering. ”

-John G. Parrish, Office of the Treasurer, SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY

“ I have found the IMN / ELA Conference on Equipment Leasing & Financing to be a must attend conference where commercial finance executives and capital markets professionals come to discuss the relevant trends and activities that are impacting the industry. It’s a unique venue given that time is provided for discussion of matters related to the equity capital markets, debt capital markets and the merger & acquisition arena. All the players are here don’t miss it! ”

-Bob Rinek, Managing Director, PIPER JAFFRAY & CO.

“ I find the conference to be an excellent opportunity to keep up to date on market developments, as well as to network with other issuers, investors and lawyers in the securitisation arena. ”

-Andy Townsend, Investment Director, Head of Capital Markets, STANDARD LIFE INVESTMENTS

“ Great venue - great (smart) speakers - and, best of all, great networking opportunity. ”

-James T. Strouse, Chairman of the Board, BURLINGTON EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM

“ This is the best roundup of investment pros of the year. It is a must event for professional investors! ”

-John Serrapere, Investment Analyst & Strategist, FOSTER HOLDINGS, INC.

“ I enjoy the networking among participants. IMN always assembles a group of distinguished speakers and panel participants who are uniquely qualified to address key issues facing colleges, universities and other institutions utilizing securities lending. It has been a privilege to serve as a panelist in the past and look forward to doing it again in the future. ”

-Leroy Galles, Associate V.P. for Finance and Treasury, CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY

“ I have found the IMN / ELA Conference on Equipment Leasing & Financing to be a must attend conference where commercial finance executives and capital markets professionals come to discuss the relevant trends and activities that are impacting the industry. It’s a unique venue given that time is provided for discussion of matters related to the equity capital markets, debt capital markets and the merger & acquisition arena. All the players are here don’t miss it! ”

-Bob Rinek, Managing Director, PIPER JAFFRAY & CO.

“ I enjoy participating in IMN conferences because they bring a diverse, deep and educated group of speakers and attendees together in an environment that fosters innovation and excellence. ”

-Larry Steinberg, Principal, STEINBERG FINANCIAL ADVISERS

“ The reason I attend conferences is to get ideas which will help my clients. The 08 ETF conference exceeded my expectations and gave me valuable and practical information on the changing world of ETFs. ”

-Robert Kares, CFP, Past President, FPA GOLD COAST CHAPTER

“ This is a one stop shopping site for all things related to index investing for pension funds. The resources available during the sessions are unequaled. ”

-Alan Desmarais, Director of Finance, TOWN OF MANCHESTER

“ The Securitization in Mexico event enables investors and issuers to get together and exchange ideas. It provides in-depth information for us, as issuers, of which structures and types of instruments the market wants. ”

-Jorge Parra Palacios, Head of Corporate Finance, SU CASITA

“ The conference was excellent due to the agenda and conference workshop tailored to meet the needs of the participants, it was also a good opportunity to put together investors and issuers interested in doing business in Mexico. ”

-Carlos Munoz, President, SWISS CAPITAL CORPORATION

“ IMN's World Series of ETFs is a wonderful learning experience because you are getting information directly from the movers and shakers in the industry. In addition, it is also an ideal event to network with your peers and that leads to more insights and possibly more business. ”

-Richard A. Ferri, CFA, PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS LLC

“ This is the most important gathering of the year for the European ABS industry. ”

-Paul Wilde, Head of Corporate Treasury, EGG BANKING PLC

“ I’m always impressed by the high quality of the content, speakers and the attendees at the IMN Winter Forum Meeting ”

-John R. Williams, COO, CARMEL PARTNERS LLC

“ This is an event you will not want to miss. Everyone involved in the covered bond world will be present in this conference. ”

-Carlos Stilianopoulos Ridruejo, Executive Managing Director - Head of Treasury, CAPITAL MARKETS & INVESMENT PORTFOLIO, CAJA MADRID

“ As usual, IMN’s Condo Hotel Conference was comprehensive, informative and organized. IMN's professionalism is its trademark. ”

-David Disick, President & CEO, PRIVATE RESIDENCE CLUB ASSOCIATION LLC

“ The conference was extremely beneficial for me. It was professionally managed, the speakers were good, and the content was very informative. ”

-Todd Moore, VP, CAPMARK FINANCE

“ An excellent conference focusing on the issues that are always on top of my mind, namely Asset Allocation & Alternative Investments. ”

-Gustav Karner, Head of Asset Allocation, LÄNSFÖRSÄKRINGAR AB

“ The conference brings together all the players in the local market, helping to grow the industry through a better understanding of securitization trends. ”

-Ralph Buddle, Woolworths,

“ The location of this event was very important, and my feedback from participants was positive. A number of the panel presentations were quite instructive. ”

-Jean David Cirotteau, Director of Structured Finance Research, SOCIETE GENERALE

“ If your municipality or utility is thinking about entering into interest rate swap transactions, or is looking for ways to increase staff knowledge of interest rate swaps in the municipal marketplace, the IMN Derivatives Conferences are an excellent way to improve and enhance your staff's knowledge and understanding of the markets. ”

-Keith Norris, Treasury & Debt Management, METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

“ I wanted to thank you all for having me speak at Marhedge it was a wonderful experience and more importantly a fun experience. All of you at II should be proud of the effort that you made to make everybody feel welcome; from the people I talked to, it worked. ”

-Steve McCaffrey, , KEYSPAN CORPORATION

“ This conference brings together all the key players in the industry. It is invaluable in giving me a perspective on key trends and issues affecting the value add fund arena. ”

-Joan N. Hayden, Vice President, PRUDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTORS

“ I found this conference very timely and informative. It was good to have so many local experts in attendance and speaking. ”

-Patrick Tadie, Executive Vice President, Corporate Trust, THE BANK OF NEW YORK

“ The 2008 Super Bowl of Indexing was an excellent event with timely topics and knowledgeable speakers who generated spirited interaction with attendees. The opportunity to discuss current issues facing other institutional investors is always worthwhile and productive. ”

-Barbara J. Avard, Administrator, CHARLOTTE FIREFIGHTERS’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM

“ IMN is the organization with the longest experiences in putting together conferences for the ABS/CMBS industry. The extent of their experience, contacts, and professionalism really shows when you attend the events they have organized. ”

-Giovanni Pini, Senior ABS Analyst, EUROPEAN CREDIT MANAGEMENT

“ I found this year’s conference to be an exceptionally high quality event. The sessions were relevant and timely. I thought the panel discussions were lively and full of real-time, useful information. I thought the attendance was particularly impressive - not just the number of attendees but more importantly the diverse constituencies represented and the caliber of the attendees. ”

-Mark D. Monte, Managing Director, BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

“ As we build our securities lending program, we need information to make informed decisions. Without this conference, given its breadth of industry detail and exposure to key participants, we would be months behind in the process and unprepared to think about some of the pitfalls that would eventually be faced in the program design. Now we can better manage the risks we may never have known existed. ”

-Jesse Picunko, CFA, Associate Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income, TENNESSEE CONSOLIDATED RETIREMENT SYSTEM

“ This is the best roundup of investment pros of the year. It is a must event for professional investors! ”

-John Serrapere, Investment Analyst & Strategist, FOSTER HOLDINGS, INC.

“ In my experience, the dynamic programming and networking potential of IMN’s Plan Sponsor & Consultant Summits is quite compelling. ”

-Peggy Woodford Forbes, Managing Director, OSBORNE PARTNERS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

“ IMN’s inaugural Beijing conference was exceptionally well organized and attended. It’s a great kick-off for international-class structured finance conferences in China. ”

-Jeffrey H. Chen, Partner, MAYER BROWN LLP

“ This is always a great event. Good representation of people from investors and what they see from their side. ”

-Thomas Brown, Partner, ERNST & YOUNG FINANCIAL SERVICES CO. LTD.

“ I repeatedly joined the Global ABS conference, because this event offers unique networking with ABS bankers and investment professionals – the ABS and CDO markets are closed anyway during this time, as all people gather at the event. ”

-Manfred Exenberger, Managing Director, OMICRON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT GMBH

“ Amid the unprecedented turmoil in the mortgage- and asset-backed securities markets, ABS East has become an essential resource for market participants. ”

-Michael D. Youngblood, Ph.D, Portfolio Manager and Managing Director of Research, FBR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

“ Thank you for another great conference. Your help made it all the more successful. Once again I met new people that opened my eyes to other investment possibilities for our pension fund. ”

-Edmund A. Zell, Trustee, CITY OF SAINT LOUIS EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM

“ With all of the profits & pitfalls in developing condo hotels, the IMN Condo Hotel conference is the only place where you can meet the pros who can remove the pitfalls. ”

-Matt Gillio, Managing Member, DEVELOPER & OWNER BELLA CASA RESORT LLC

“ Congratulations to IMN on organizing such a professional event. The venue worked well, and from a networking standpoint, there was a good mix of investment bankers and issuers. ”

-Paul Flynn, Head of Wholesale Liabilities, BANK OF IRELAND

“ The organizers of ABS East 2009 set the bar high this year for structured finance events by featuring greatly increased attendance, high quality speakers from the top sectors of government and the private sector, fantastic facilities at the newly renovated Fontainbleau resort, and an extremely helpful and accomodating conference and hotel staff. Well done! ”

-Hays Ellisen, Partner, KATTEN MUCHIN ROSENMAN LLP

“ I always find value in attending ABS East. Being one of the major issuers of auto securitized paper, we get opportunities to meet investors which are key to our funding program. ”

-Rakesh Kocchar, Treasurer, NISSAN NORTH AMERICA

“ I truly believe last year's conference was markedly different from the numerous conferences I have attended the last five years. The IMN conference offered the opportunity to explore a more diverse range of topics...and in many cases drill deeper into many of the issues that were most relevant to our business at the time. ”

-Jim Rossi, Managing Partner, SARATOGA POLO

“ This is an event you will not want to miss. Everyone involved in the covered bond world will be present in this conference. ”

-Carlos Stilianopoulos Ridruejo, Executive Managing Director - Head of Treasury, CAPITAL MARKETS & INVESMENT PORTFOLIO, CAJA MADRID

“ The Alternative Investment Summit is an event that many look forward to each year. There are several concurrent themes that bring together investors, managers, service providers and academics. It is a great opportunity to meet and network with professionals from all walks of the industry. ”

-Raj Gupta, Research Director, CISDM UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST

“ Great venue - great (smart) speakers - and, best of all, great networking opportunity. ”

-James T. Strouse, Chairman of the Board, BURLINGTON EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM

“ I think the IMN Securities Lending Conferences are essential for any participant in securities lending. It is very helpful for those considering starting programs and it is also very thought provoking for experienced participants. In addition, the networking contacts are useful long after the conference. ”

-Jim Vance, Vice President & Treasurer, THE WESTERN AND SOUTHERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

“ Good forum to meet with industry leaders and share ideas regarding evolving trends and market conditions. ”

-Dean Benjamin, Managing Director, ASCENT REAL ESTATE ADVISORS

“ I always find the conference to be both stimulating and informative and it provides an excellent opportunity to meet and exchange thoughts with market professionals and end-users. This helps keep me abreast of current issues that I might not have encountered on my own and to stay current with the concerns and needs of market participants on both the buy and sell sides. All of this is invaluable in my law practice, which involves representation of lenders, lending agents and, less frequently, principal borrowers. ”

-Bob Wittie, Partner, KIRKPATRICK & LOCKHART LLP

“ This is the best roundup of investment pros of the year. It is a must event for professional investors! ”

-John Serrapere, Investment Analyst & Strategist, FOSTER HOLDINGS, INC.

“ A must event attended by industry leaders and new players where key issues are discussed and analyzed. Each time this conference is presented it gets better and better! ”

-Peter Fass, Partner, PROSKAUER ROSE LLP

“ This is the most important gathering of the year for the European ABS industry. ”

-Paul Wilde, Head of Corporate Treasury, EGG BANKING PLC

“ IMN does an excellent job of organizing a thorough program which focuses on all aspects of the Securities Lending industry. Keep up the good work! ”

-Tim Acklin, Trust Analyst, SOUTHERN COMPANY

“ This was the first conference I attended, and I found the information to be extremely relevant and the participants to be well informed. It was great to see the increased interest in real estate and the ‘top notch’ investment professionals all gathered in one location discussing the current trends and direction of the real estate industry from an investor perspective. ”

-Luis Arrizurieta, Chief Financial Officer, KISLAK FAMILY FUND INC.

“ The IMN conference about Corporate Governance and Responsible Investment was most valuable for me in many ways. Although many pension funds in Europe have signed the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investment, serious discussion about this issue is still in it's initial stages in some countries. Many of the Pension Fund board members think it is difficult to put the UN Principles into practice. I can give them one piece of advice: Attend the next IMN conference about Corporate Governance and Responsible Investment. There you can get good information and knowledge from experts on how to start implementing the UN PRI. ”

-Hrafn Magnusson, Managing Director, THE ICELANDIC PENSION FUNDS ASSOCIATION

“ I've attended the IMN condo hotel conferences for the past two years, and each time I return with new ideas, contacts, and directions that I can utilize in my business. I'm looking forward to attending your next conference this December in Las Vegas. IMN provides me with the latest, up-to-date experiences from the most successful men & women in the industry. ”

-David Teitelbaum, Developer & Realtor, TEITELBAUM DEVELOPERS INC.

“ I participated to learn more about the industry. I figure if I learn at least one thing, it’s worth the effort. Every year the conference seems to get better, and the participants more informed. ”

-Bill Stouten, Portfolio Manager, THRIVENT FINANCIAL

“ I found the Illinois Public Employee Retirement Systems Summit meeting to be very worthwhile. The programs were very informative and covered a wide and relevant range of topics. The meeting was well-run, with the sessions starting and ending promptly and on time. I liked the summit format, because it also provided me with the opportunity for informal discussions with my colleagues at other systems regarding the topics presented. ”

-Dan Slack, Executive Director, STATE UNIVERSITIES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF ILLINOIS

“ Very good conference. The information and networking opportunities are a great benefit. ”

-Vernon Johnson, Administrator, STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY BUREAU OF INVESTMENTS

“ The Condo Hotel Conference is a great opportunity to network, educate and make deals in the Condo Hotel marketplace. It brings together a great deal of the major players in the industry that are willing to share their information with the attendees of the conference. ”

-Larry S. Cohen, Senior Vice President, LAKE BUENA VISTA RESORT VILLAGE & SPA

“ It was also good to see such a strong turnout - I had so many meetings (both scheduled and impromptu) that Geneva turned out to be even much more productive than I had hoped. ”

-Ken Stemme, , NORTHERN TRUST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

“ IMN struck the right balance between an educational forum and a networking event. There was very strong institutional audience turn-out - largely buy-side, and the program was right on target for current events in European investment management. ”

-Christopher O'Brien, Vice President Marketing & Sales Europe/Asia, STANDARD & POOR’S

“ The conference was fantastic, probably the best I have ever attended. It was a perfect venue for us and we made fantastic contacts and spent quality time with our existing clients. ”

-Richard A. Maloy, Jr. CIC, CRM, , MALOY RISK SERVICES, INC.

“ The Masters of Investment Management conferencce has been successfully held in Asia for a number of years. This invariably provides a great opportunity for advancing technical knowledge, as well as meeting informally with many of the leaders of our industry. ”

-Stuart Leckie, Chairman, STIRLING FINANCE LTD

“ The conference in Laguna Beach was probably one of the best ones I have ever attended! First of all, the quality of the panelists who spoke was virtually a “Who’s Who” of the top deal-makers in our industry. Second of all, the attendance was huge, so it really made it a fun networking 2-day event. And finally, the locale of The Montage Hotel was fabulous (and at a discounted room rate too!). Count me in for this year as well. ”

-Bob Sonnenblick, Chairman Emeritus, SONNENBLICK-DEL RIO DEVELOPMENT INC.

“ This is an event you will not want to miss. Everyone involved in the covered bond world will be present in this conference. - Carlos Stilianopoulos Ridruejo, Executive Managing Director, Head of Treasury, Capital Markets & Invesment Portfolio, Caja Madrid ”

-Carlos Stilianopoulos Ridruejo, Executive Managing Director, HEAD OF TREASURY CAPITAL MARKETS & INV

“ The Native American business and finance world is changing every year through court cases, new federal laws and innovative and fearless tribal leadership. Keeping up with these changes would be impossible if not for the IMN coordinated Native American Finance biannual Conferences and the many business and finance-related resources they bring together twice a year for the benefit of assisting Tribes to stay competitive within their non-native communities. ”

-Carroll Palmer, Administrative Director, CONFEDERATED TRIBES AND BANDS OF THE YAKAMA NATION

“ I found the Newport Cup of Indexing [now the New England Cup] to be informative and gained more in-depth insight into Indexing and ETFs than I did before. I found some products for potential future investment. ”

-James DelSignore, Chairman, WORCESTER RETIREMENT SYSTEM

“ Thanks for running a great conference. We get invited to many conferences, and don’t attend or speak at all of them, but yours was top notch. ”

-Jon Stein, , PARKER GLOBAL

“ Great venue - great (smart) speakers - and, best of all, great networking opportunity. ”

-James T. Strouse, Chairman of the Board, BURLINGTON EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM

“ The LDI/Public Funds conference provided a great opportunity for public fund officials, both administrators and investment professionals, to keep abreast of developments in the rapidly changing world of public pension funds. It's a chance to meet and learn from the best experts in the field - many of whom are our colleagues at other public funds. ”

-Chris Heatley, Chairman of the Board, CITY OF ANN ARBOR EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM

“ I thought the conference was excellent. I appreciated the level of detail and the depth of the discussions. ”

-Dana Pawlicki, , CITIGROUP

“ The IMN securitisation conference has become a landmark in the SA structured finance calendar. Over the last few years it has played an important role in facilitating the development of SA's rapidly evolving securitisation industry by creating a forum for healthy debate and the sharing of ideas between colleagues and competitors alike. I have enjoyed being part of the experience! ”

-Nick Job, Investec Treasury & Specialised Finance,

“ I enjoyed the conference very much. The speakers were very good, and the networking opportunities were invaluable. I would love to come back next year and will put it on my schedule. ”

-Joseph Carper, ,

“ I find the Newport Cup of Indexing to be one of the finest events I attend all year. The beach setting is a popular one and the conference is always well attended. It's a great venue and place to do business. ”

-Jerry Moskowitz, FTSE,

“ Well-run conference with strong attendance from major industry players.We will participate again next year. ”

-Greg Shove, Co-Founder, HELIUM REPORT

“ A great conference, well attended with a global audience. I would recommend attending for everyone in the industry. ”

-Lt. James Maloney, Trustee, CHICAGO POLICE ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND

“ You gleaned a very impressive attendance at the Illinois PERS conference. I would very much like to get more involved next year, whether as a sponsor or a speaker. You pulled off such a Class A effort, I would like to be part of it next year. ”

-Robert Finkel, Managing Partner, PRISM CAPITAL

“ At the Masters conference, I had the opportunity to learn a lot about regional differences in pension plans and their regulations all over the world. Global topics on investment management, new issues and trends were also discussed in a convenient atmosphere. Very Worthwhile! ”

-Martin Cech, CPM, RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENTS ESPA-FINANCIAL ADVISORS GMBH

“ IMN presents tremendous programs which benefit the systems we who are trustees represent. The Securities Lending Conference is just that; solid information which is so timely and beneficial. My system has earned funds in excess of our entire Administration and Operating Budget directly from Securities Lending. More information on current trends on this vital source of income is available through the IMN Conferences. I encourage all trustees and plan sponsors to attend this great program. ”

-Brian Burry, Vice-Chairman, FRESNO FIRE & POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM

“ You did a great job. ”

-Marc Zwebner, , CARE CAPITAL GROUP

“ The conference was very helpful to meet international ABS professionals and discuss the latest trends as well as future business opportunities. ”

-Sascha Chevalier, Director of Securitizations, LANDESBANK BADEN-WÜTTEMBERG

“ What I appreciate most about IMN's World Cup conference is the good mix of attendants and speakers: asset managers, consultants and investors. With many investors on the different panels, it's not just the consultants telling you what you should do or the asset managers selling you their products, but you hear from colleagues about what it is that they are actually doing, or plan to do, and what their experiences are. ”

-Edwin Meysmans, Bestuurder-directeur, KBC BANK PENSIONFONDS KBC