The fund management industry is continuing to develop at a rapid pace, driven by the growing need for pension and retirement provision and the on-going expansion of the mutual fund market. Company strategy remains paramount as fund managers strive to increase market share domestically and across borders, and issues of scale, structure and expertise remain critical. Distribution strategies are also undergoing change as asset managers turn to the guided architecture model to provide increased profitability and greater choice to the customer.

The Institute of Economic Affairs' "Fund Management in Europe" conference seeks to address these critical issues, bringing together an outstanding line-up of speakers in a forum for insightful discussion and futuristic debate.

At this stage confirmed speakers include:
Robert Parker
Vice Chairman, Asset Management, Credit Suisse
Jean-Francois Schock
Regional Managing Director, Europe, SSGA
Jean Baptiste de Franssu
Chief Executive, Invesco Continental Europe
Richard Wohanka
Chief Executive Officer, Fortis Investment Management
Henk Breukink
Managing Director, F&C Netherlands
Sasha Evers
Country Manager, Spain, Mellon Global Investments
Timo Löyttyniemi
Managing Director, The State Pension Fund, Finland
Jose Antonio Blanco
Regional Chief Investment Officer, EMEA, UBS Global Asset Management
Martin Theisinger
Managing Director, Germany and Austria, Schroders Investment Management
Dr Wolfgang Mansfeld
Former President of EFAMA and Member of the Executive Board, Union Asset Management Holding