Burgan Bank sponsors Institute of International Finance (IIF) Spring Membership Meeting

Stating that the sponsorship underlines the Bank's commitment to supporting the global finance profession and to help further the interest of its members, Burgan Bank Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Lyon added,

"We are honoured to support, for the second time in a row, this meeting attended by senior executives from the financial sector. This important annual event will provide delegates with opportunities to network in a global environment and establish economic developmental strategies and policies."

The IIF Meeting aims at bringing together more than 500 leading financiers and economic policymakers from around the world. It is the world's only global association of financial institutions that was created in 1983 in response to the international debt crisis. Members include the world's largest commercial banks and investment banks, as well as a growing number of insurance companies and investment management firms. Today the Institute has more than 360 members headquartered in more than 60 countries.

An agenda for this year's program has been planned to hold relevance for all IIF members. Topics to be discussed include insightful subjects such as 'Economics and Financial Implications of EU Enlargement' and 'The Expanding Roles of Private Equity and Hedge Funds in Financial Markets', in addition to policy discussion on emerging market and regulatory issues. Additionally, the program will also include a special session on the Middle East which will focus on 'Rising to the Challenges and Realizing the Potential in the Year Ahead'.

Burgan Bank will be represented at the same by Chief Executive Officer Mr. Jonathan Lyon; Mr. Ziad Sarawan Senior General Manager, Treasury & Investment Banking and Mr. Ian Harris, Assistant General Manager, Financial Institution.