Merrill Lynch hosts 'Wealth and success - A female perspective' event in Cairo

The event, held in Cairo, is aimed at helping the delegates better understand the financial markets while outlining the different services available to them.

Dr Hoda Galal Yassa, President of the Arab Women Investors Union is the event's keynote speaker. Gary Dugan, Chief Investment Officer for GWM EMEA, and Lara Shukralla, Financial Advisor GWM EMEA, will also present at the conference.

Topics which will be covered include:

• Market Outlook - Gary Dugan will offer his global and regional outlook for the markets, outlining key themes for 2008

• Protecting Wealth - Lara Shukralla will discuss options available to the delegates to protect their wealth in times of volatility

• Women in Finance - A panel, including Ihab Said, Financial Advisor GWM EMEA, Steven D'Souza, Diversity and Inclusion Manager for GWM EMEA and Lara Alamendine, Financial Advisor GWM EMEA, will talk about diversity and development of the financial services industry highlighting the importance of females as investment professionals

Amir Sadr, Head of Middle East Offshore GWM, commented "Merrill Lynch has for a long time been at the forefront of educating investors about financial planning and investing. This event further demonstrates our commitment to meeting the developing needs of our clients in Egypt and the Middle East and highlights the importance of female investors to the financial services industry."