The Western Cape Branch is pleased to invite you to a public seminar to be addressed by Mr Michael Power Strategist, Investec Asset Management on `In Search of Greener Pastures: The New World of Emerging Markets`

Michael Power, a frequent guest speaker on issues of finance and economics, joined Investec Asset Management as a Strategist in December 2002.  He began his career working in the Middle East Department of Chase Manhattan Bank before joining Anglo American's corporate finance department in South Africa.  Michael then worked in the London corporate finance department of NM Rothschild & Sons/Smith New Court where his responsibilities had a strong natural resource emphasis.  Having completed a 4x4 overland safari through Africa, Michael worked for HSBC-Equator Bank in Kenya for 4 years.  He returned to England to work at Baring Asset Management as a director in their emerging markets department.  Michael was Head of Africa and the Middle East as well as the natural resources sector, and was also portfolio manager for the Pan African Simba Fund.  He is currently in Asset Management at Investec in Cape Town.

Refreshments will be served.

Entrance for non-members is R30 or R15 on presentation of a current student identity card.

Parking is freely available behind the building after 5pm.

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