13TH Pacific Region Investment Conference/APAFS Investment Conference Envisions an Optimistic Economy for PH, Gathers Investors and Top Finance Managers Together

13^TH Pacific Region Investment Conference. In photo: (l-r) Mr. Rafael Ayuste, Jr.; President, Trust Officers Association of the Philippines and Ms. April Lynn Lee-Tan; President, Chartered Financial Analyst Society of the Philippines.

Now on its 13^th year, the Asia Pacific Association for Fiduciary Studies (APAFS) will be holding its Annual Pacific Region Investment Conference (PRIC) on November 7 and 8, 2013 at the New World Makati City Hotel, Manila, Philippines.

APAFS has again partnered with top financial associations in the Philippines namely Association of Development Financing Institution in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP), CFA Society of the Philippines, Fund Managers Association of the Philippines (FMAP) and Trust Officers Association of the Philippines to co-host the Pacific Region Investment Conference. This partnership aims to continue to serve as an avenue in equipping finance professionals with standards of fiduciary care, imparting investment principles and solidifying the knowledge of key decision makers in the industry about investment and the vitality of fiduciary studies.

“APAFS believes in the significance of investing, being profound in the field of business and training one another to know more about the vitality of fiduciary studies.  Through conferences such as this, will enable our objective to be evident and further solidify the foundation the knowledge and perspective of professionals attending the PRIC conference through the set of speakers, open forum and connecting network.” Says, Mr. Daniel Roland, Executive Director, APAFS.

“The global economy can be complex. That is why we continue to partner with APAFS and invest in the vision of PRIC as we believe in the importance of being knowledgeable on the principles of investment. Through the conferences offered, the people can gain much information and knowledge which will help them in their respective field.” Said Ms. April Tan, CFA Society of the Philippines President.

“Investing on something can be risky, complex and challenging. It is difficult to if you have no knowledge about its advantages, when it’s the right time and where to invest your time and treasure. With the PRIC conference, the goal is to impart knowledge and information to the people to help them in areas of financial assistance and proper investment.” Shares, Mr. Raffy Ayuste, Trust Officers Association of the Philippines, President.

Envisioning an even more optimistic economic growth in the Philippines, APAFS believes that the country is the best venue to hold its 13th PRIC to expand and equip both professionals and investors in the knowledge of fiduciary studies. In line with this, APAFS together with its partners deem the Philippines as one of the top investment countries today and supporting that growth, APAFS shows its support through the conference.

APAFS also continues its partnership with fi360™ and offers on its third year the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® Training Program on November 5 and 6, 2013 at the New World Makati City Hotel, Manila, Philippines. The AIF® Training Program gives attendees the ability to earn the first and only designation that demonstrates knowledge and competency in the area of fiduciary responsibility—the AIF® Designation.

APAFS is also bringing again the Fiduciary Essentials Certificate Training Program on November 4th, 2013. The FE Certificate Program is a one day, class room- based course, specifically designed for high level investment stewards, and provides the essentials for trustees, advisors, attorneys, and accountants on how they can improve their knowledge of their role as prudent fiduciaries, and to minimize their personal liability.

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About APAFS:  APAFS is a Guam based 501c3 non-profit association whose mission is to raise the level of standards of practice among fiduciaries in the Asia Pacific region. APAFS members comprise central governments, government agencies, colleges and universities and other institutional investors. APAFS is also an endorsed Country Sponsor authorized by the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) Executive Committee to promote the GIPS standards. The GIPS trademark and logo and the GIPS standards are owned by the CFA Institute.

About CFA Society of the Philippines: The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute is a global, non-profit member organization of financial analysts, portfolio managers and other investment professionals. The CFA Philippines, or CFAP, promotes ethical and professional standards within the investment industry, encourages professional development through the CFA Program, and Facilities the open exchange of information and opinions.

About TOAP: The Trust Officers Association of the Philippines (TOAP) is one of the oldest professional associations in the financial industry. TOAP’s primary objective is to unite, professionalize and promote the Philippine Trust Investment Management Industry. TOAP is the biggest association of investment Professionals with over 220 individual members coming from 47 banks and investment houses.