Oct 04 - Gibraltar Finance Centre Represented at Geneva's 'Invest '13' Conference
The Gibraltar Finance Centre Department attended, exhibited and presented at the Invest ’13 conference hosted in Geneva on 18th and 19th September. The Gibraltar Finance team, made up of, Philip Canessa and Michael Ashton, were joined by a large industry representation organised through GFIA. The event is considered the prime conference for the funds industry in Geneva.
During the course of the 2 days Gibraltar had a double frontage display stand at the event and Philip Canessa addressed the conference, “Gibraltar – a unique AIFMD jurisdiction within the EU”. In addition Philip was interviewed by Nicolette De Joncaire a journalist with L'AGEFI (https://www.facebook.com/events/552660051459806/)
The conference was a resounding success with the Gibraltar delegation creating significant interest in Gibraltar as the finance centre of choice. A number of expressions of interest are being followed up.
Financial Services Minister Albert Isola took the chance to comment on the matter, noting, ‘Invest ’13 is a world class international conference and is attended by all leading players. It is very important that the Gibraltar Finance Centre had a significant presence supported by a representation of professionals from local industry. The Government continues to support and invest heavily in the future of the financial services industry and more events like these are in the pipeline.
‘The conference was attended by over 250 delegates and initial feedback on the expected output is very encouraging. We must continue to work closely with the Industry in our promotion of Gibraltar as a jurisdiction of quality, regulation and excellent reputation.’
