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CSD11 Conference: Enhancing Financial Markets in Cape Town

Join us at the CSD11 Conference in Cape Town to learn about Strate Ltd, the licensed central securities depository in South Africa, and explore sponsorship opportunities. Enjoy the beautiful sights and activities Cape Town has to offer. Register now!

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CSD11 Conference: Enhancing Financial Markets in Cape Town

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  1. CSD 11 Feedback Elli Lechtman, Strate Ltd AECSD Conference 9-10 September 2010

  2. About Strate • Licensed Central Securities Depository for the electronic settlement of financial instruments in South Africa. • Strate's core purpose is to mitigate risk, bring efficiencies to the South Africa’s financial markets and improve its profile as an investment destination. • Strate handles the settlement of a number of securities including equities and bonds for the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) as well as a range of derivative products such as warrants, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), retail notes and tracker funds.

  3. Recent Achievements • Implementation of a fully dematerialised Money Market Instruments System with over ZAR 323.55 Billion (EURO 32.36 Billion) held in Custody. The system is a global first considering the degree of straight-through-processing (STP) that has been built. • Strate has become a fully licensed SWIFT Service Bureau, capable of offering a variety of SWIFT-related services to our clients and global custodians. • Implementation of a world-class, global best practice Corporate Actions System. System is capable of processing 67 types of Corporate Action events, provider the users with a completely new user interface and offers far greater automation/STP than ever before.

  4. AMEDA • Africa and Middle East Depository Association (AMEDA) is proud to be hosting the CSD11 Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. • AMEDA was established in April 2005 and has 23 member countries • AMEDA is a non-profit organization comprised of Central Securities Depositories and Clearing Houses in AFRICA & The MIDDLE EAST • AMEDA's main purpose is to be a forum for the exchange of information and experiences among its members in a spirit of mutual cooperation and to promote best practice recommendations in services such as securities depository, clearance, settlement, and risk management.

  5. Save the Date: 13-15 April 2011

  6. Where in South Africa?

  7. Beautiful Cape Town

  8. Cape Town • Situated on the southwestern tip of Africa, Cape Town is recognised as one of the most beautiful places on earth. Offering a range of attractions, breathtaking sights and endless activities, it is a year-round holiday destination with friendly people, a mild climate and rich cultural heritage. • Top tourist attractions: Table Mountain • Wine lands / wine route • Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (shopping) • Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens • Robben Island & Cape Point

  9. Hotel - Grand Westin Arabella Quay • A five star hotel situated on the outskirts of the central business district in the shadow of Table Mountain and overlooking the city’s harbour and Atlantic ocean. • Less than 30 minutes from the airport • Walking distance to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront • Three and four star accommodation available within walking distance • South Africa is one of the most cost-effective destinations with a favourable exchange rate for most visitors.

  10. High Level Programme

  11. High Level Programme

  12. High Level Programme

  13. High Level Programme

  14. Social events Welcome cocktail party: Camps Bay beach African Dinner: Moyo at Spier Wine Estate Gala Dinner: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

  15. Spouse Programme • Exciting leisure activities for spouses visiting Cape Town • Including tours of Table Mountain, Robben Island, the Aquarium and V&A Waterfront (shopping) • Some activities are weather permitting

  16. Flight information • Best to fly to Cape Town directly or via Johannesburg • Airlines directly to Cape Town:

  17. Other information • Language – English is widely spoken and the official language of the conference • Weather – April is usually sunny weather (26 degrees) with blue skies and sporadic rain • Currency – ZAR (Rands) equivalent to approximately: • 1EUR = R 9.80 or US$1 = R 7.70 • Time zone – two hours ahead of GMT

  18. Registration • Registration for CSD11 is now open • Early bird registration ZAR 12 000 (approx EUR 1200) • Standard registration ZAR 13 000 (approx EUR 1300) • Late registration ZAR 15 000 (approx EUR 1500) • Spouse programme ZAR 4 000 (approx EUR 400) • Early bird special runs until 31 September 2010 • Standard registration runs until 31 December 2010 • Website includes information on AMEDA, Cape Town, Spouse Tours, sponsors details and other information. • Visit www.csd11.net to register

  19. Sponsorship Opportunities • There are numerous sponsorship opportunities available • Ideal opportunity for sponsors to showcase themselves and network with CSD from around the world, regulators, central banks, vendors, international banks and custodians as well as many other stakeholders in the capital markets • Further details available from Strate or MCDR

  20. Thank You

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