Global Economic Outlook 2015
Growth Forecast and Implications for Asia and China Business Leaders
Friday, December 5, 2014 | Sasana Kijang | Kuala Lumpur
Hosted by Asian Institute of Finance
What is the growth outlook for the global economy
and its core regions in 2015 and beyond, and how
do companies need to position themselves to grow
revenue and profits?
PRESENTER
Bart van Ark
Executive Vice President,
Chief Economist &
Chief Strategy Officer
The Conference Board
The Conference Board Global Economic Outlook
report predicts a moderate improvement for global
growth in 2015, driven primarily by mature
economies. Longer term though, the projection is for
slower growth, dramatically so in Asia and China.
What will be the impact on your business planning?
Join these briefings for findings and analysis from
the Global Economic Outlook and the implications
for business leaders in Asia and China. Key learning
points will include:
PROGRAM
8:30 am
Registration and Refreshments
9:00 am
Welcome Remarks

Opportunities and risks to business growth
globally and regionally, both for the short and
medium to longer terms
Dr. Raymond Madden
Chief Executive Officer
Asian Institute of Finance

How business growth in terms of sales and
profitability lines up with economic growth
measures, and where and why profitability and
growth can diverge
Nick Sutcliffe
Executive Director, Asia
The Conference Board

How China may manage its economic 'soft fall'
and the specific challenges of the future China
Heads
of human
business
environment
9:10 am
Presentation
Dr. Bart van Ark
10:00 am
Q&A
10:30 am
Refreshments
REGISTER
To reserve your place, simply complete the
registration form and send to:
Email: [email protected]
Fax: +603 2787 1900 (Malaysia)
Tel: +603 2787 1999 (Malaysia)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Business executives who require insight into the
economic outlook and wish to strengthen their
understanding of the key trends, uncertainties
and strategic implications, should attend.
Brief Econ Outlook BVA Dec 2014 KL AIF. Program subject to change.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE BOARD
The Conference Board, founded in 1916 and headquartered in New York, is a global, independent business
membership and research organization. We create and disseminate knowledge about management and the
marketplace to help businesses strengthen their performance and better serve society. The Conference Board
conducts research, convenes conferences, makes forecasts, assesses trends, publishes information and
analysis, and brings executives together to learn from one another. Our membership includes an impressive
roster of leading companies in both the established and emerging markets of the world. We are dedicated to
helping our members understand and deal with the most challenging issues of our time.
ABOUT ASIAN INSTITUTE OF FINANCE
The Asian Institute of Finance (AIF) is a think tank jointly established by the Central Bank of Malaysia and the
Securities Commission Malaysia, to enhance human capital development and talent management across the
financial services industry in Asia. In line with this aim, AIF is committed to:
 Producing high quality applied research and thought leadership in human capital development and talent
management
 Working in partnership with the industry to enhance the development, implementation and advocacy of
professional standards and ethics
 Developing and monitoring capacity building initiatives that drive efficiency, effectiveness and the
structural development of the industry
The Institute believes in attracting, developing and retaining talented individuals towards ensuring the
development and sustainability of the industry. It advocates this principle via domestic and regional alliances with
industry, multilateral organisations and academia with the sole aim of raising the profile of the human capital and
talent management agenda. http://www.aif.org.my
ATTENDANCE POLICY
These invitation-only events have been designed for c-suite management and heads of strategy, planning and
finance, economists, and all executives responsible for implementing corporate strategies in Asia-Pacific and
China. The program agenda shown is subject to change. Places are limited. All registration requests will be
acknowledged. Please refrain from photography inside the event room.
VENUE
Sasana Kijang
2, Jalan Dato’ Onn
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Tel : 603 9179 2888
Fax : 603 9179 2161
http://www.sasanakijang.bnm.gov.my/portal/server.pt
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Asian Institute of Finance
Unit 1B-05 Level 5 Block 1B, Plaza Sentral, Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, 50470 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2787 1936
Fax: 03-2787 1900
Email: [email protected]
Brief Econ Outlook BVA Dec 2014 KL AIF. Program subject to change.
BIOGRAPHY
Bart van Ark
Executive Vice President, Chief Economist & Chief Strategy Officer
The Conference Board
Bart van Ark is executive vice president, chief economist & chief strategy officer of The Conference Board. He
leads a team of almost two dozen economists in New York, Brussels and Beijing who produce a range of widely
watched economic indicators and growth forecasts and in-depth global economic research. A Dutch national, he
is the first non-U.S. chief economist in the history of The Conference Board. Van Ark is also responsible for
strategy development and major new initiatives at The Conference Board.
Van Ark continues to steward the longstanding research collaboration of The Conference Board with the
University of Groningen in the Netherlands, where he has been a professor since 2000 and holds the university’s
chair in Economic Development, Technological Change and Growth.
Van Ark has been extensively published in national and international academic journals, and he is frequently
featured in major international business media, including Bloomberg, CNBC, Financial Times and Wall Street
Journal.
Brief Econ Outlook BVA Dec 2014 KL AIF. Program subject to change.
COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATION FORM
INVITED GUESTS OF AIF
The Conference Board Global Economic Outlook 2015
Growth Forecast and Implications for Asia and China Business Leaders
Friday December 5, 2014
Sasana Kijang
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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