Come join Alois Zwinggi, a seasoned professional with extensive experience as the Managing Director and longstanding Member of the Managing Board of the World Economic Forum for the past 14 years. He also serves as a Member of the Innovation Board for the last 6 years. Engage with Mr. Zwinggi in a question-based event where we delve into the behind-the-scenes workings of the WEF, its pivotal economic themes, and Switzerland’s innovation landscape.

Rejoignez-nous pour un panel approfondi où un leader du secteur bancaire – Ludovic Regard – discutera des défis, des stratégies et des philosophies qui façonnent le leadership efficace dans la finance. Cette session explorera les divers aspects du leadership à travers une série de questions pertinentes, offrant des perspectives essentielles pour les futurs leaders du domaine. Une occasion unique d’acquérir des connaissances pratiques et d’élargir votre compréhension des dynamiques de leadership dans l’environnement bancaire et au-delà.

Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring Yifu Zhu, the esteemed Head of Oilseeds Research at Vitol. Discover the complexities of commodity trading, including the challenges and opportunities it presents, how global economic shifts impact the industry, and the future trends that are shaping this dynamic sector. Throughout this event, you’ll have the opportunity to interact and seek advice on forging a successful career in this exciting field. This open dialogue provides a rare opportunity to gain direct insights from a leading industry expert.

When we hear the word “audit”, we think only about the audit of financial statements. Yet, in Switzerland, the banks are also subject to a regulatory audit. Discover more of the themes with us!

Join IFSA Geneva and Alexandre Prêtre for an insightful lecture about UBS’ very own SME Hybrid Banking. Find out how it is tailored to corporate clients of all sizes and how this model is tied to digital banking.

Dive into the world of Private Equity and Venture Capital with us on Wednesday, March 13th! Join Mr. Dimitri Spillmann, Executive Director at Julius Baer, as he sheds light on the fundamentals of PE. Gain a solid understanding of why companies need PE, explore the nuances of financing, and learn about the differences in PE practices between Europe and the US. Discover how startups are valued and get insights into how PE and venture capital solutions are offered at Julius Baer. Following the presentation, engage in a Q&A session to ask any questions you may still have about PE or Mr. Spillmann’s career. This is a valuable opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with a professional in the field. Don’t miss out on this insightful university event which has the potential to influence your understanding of the finance industry!

We are excited to host an event related to sustainable investment and discuss with an esteem practitioner.

You will have the opportunity to meet our guest speaker – Mr. Frederic Potelle, who is the Head of Research and co-CIO at Bordier & Cie – a Swiss Private Bank dating from 1844. 

Mr. Potelle is an engineer by training, with a Master’s degree in Corporate Finance. Mr. Potelle has also activated in the sphere of Investor Relations followed by a position as a Director of Financial Communications in Paris. He came back and started to work at Bordier & Cie as a VP Equity Analyst in 2008. 

Join us and profit from the opportunity to discuss about:

• Macroeconomic Context
• Synthetic view of Sustainable Finance
• Concrete solutions from a medium-sized bank like Bordier
• Future regulatory changes and consequences

Mr. Andreani is the founder and executive director of Andreani & Associés and a trusted advisor in niche alternative investments.
As a Chief Investment Officer Mr. Andreani is responsible for overseeing and developing strategic macro-based asset allocation.
For more than 15 years, Mr. Andreani has selected, sourced, and managed funds and hedge funds.
He has previously worked at J.P. Morgan, BNP Paribas, Quantitative Investment Research (QIR), and Louis Capital Markets in New York.

Mr. Andreani holds a BS and M.Sc. from Bocconi University and has attended exchange programs at ESSEC, Paris and Haas School of Business, Berkeley, University of California. He has also received an Executive Investment Program from Harvard Business School, Boston.

IFSA Geneva is partnering up with Credit Suisse to offer you an amazing opportunity to learn more about the investment trading business. Come join us on Monday the 28th of November, 2022 between 4:30pm and 6:30pm (followed by a networking apéritif).

The number of places available is limited. Therefore, a selection process has been put in place by the HR team at Credit Suisse and selected participants will receive a confirmation e-mail on Saturday the 26th of November, 2022 at the latest.

If you haven’t received anything 24h before the event, please check your spam folder and do not hesitate to contact us by replying to the e-mail you have received after registering.

ATTENTION: You will need to bring an ID with you on the day of the event. Without it, you will not be allowed to access the trading floor. Furthermore, phones will have to be turned off and pictures will be strictly prohibited on the trading floor. Thank you for your understanding.