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Jean-Patrick Marquet, Director of Municipal and Environmental Infrastructure, EBRD

The Sofia Water System concession was Bulgaria’s first major public-private partnership in the water sector. Jean-Patrick Marquet outlines the aims of the project, explains how the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development supported its preparation and financing, and discusses the challenges of aligning the incentives of the sponsor with the needs of Sofia’s 1.2 million inhabitants.

Saravana Kumar, CIO and Senior VP, Tata AIA Life

India’s life insurance market has grown rapidly in the last decade, but penetration in the country is still only 3.4 percent. Saravana Kumar explains how the insurance market has been changing, the potential for growth following the changes to limits on foreign investment, and what Tata AIA Life is doing to improve its penetration in India.

Greg Secker, CEO, Knowledge to Action and Learn to Trade

In 2003, Greg Secker quit his job in the city to set up his own trading floor. Since then he has shared the secrets of his success around the world through his training companies Knowledge to Action and Learn to Trade. Greg describes how he transformed his one-time hobby into a multinational business, and explains why it’s so important to actively help new traders cross the bridge from trading theory to practical application.

Mark Hussein, Global Head of Commercial Insurance & Investments, HSBC Seguros

The global pensions crisis is a widely discussed issue. In Brazil, the problem is magnified by an unsustainable public pensions system and a population which is not taking sufficient steps to prepare for retirement. Mark Hussein of HSBC Seguros explains how the onus is now on companies to ensure their employees’ pensions, and how HSBC is helping to address the problem with administration services, education, and the security that comes with being the number one provider in the market.

Sophie May, Head of Investor Relations, Banc de Binary

In 2008 the SEC legalised the trading of binary options through an exchange, rather than simply over the counter. As demand for retail access has grown, so have the platforms available. Sophie May talks about the origins of Banc de Binary, the reasons why binary trading has seen such significant growth since its regulation, and the broker’s plans to improve its client offering in 2013.

W Y Lin, President, Tatung

Electronics conglomerate Tatung is pioneering new ‘smart’ technologies that it hopes will improve its energy efficiency and allow it to expand at the same time. President W Y Lin talks about the company’s approach to energy, its investments in solar technology, and how its partnerships with local education establishments are sustaining Tatung’s prospects.

Gerald Dannhaeuser, Global Head of FX Sales, Commerzbank Corporates & Markets

As the European debt crisis continues, there is a lot of volatility in the currency markets and widespread debate on the subject of currency wars. Gerald Dannhaeuser of Commerzbank Corporates & Markets discusses the outlook for the EURUSD in light of this, how the industry is moving further towards electronic trading with a broader global reach, and the importance of the Asian market in today’s investment climate.

Paddy Padmanathan, CEO, ACWA Power

Saudia Arabia -based ACWA Power has developed a name for itself as a responsible energy operator, with a key focus on renewables. CEO Paddy Padmanathan talks about the company’s three recently acquired solar energy plants, the economic case for investment in renewable energy, and Saudi Arabia’s ambitious energy mix targets.

David Wiernik, President, NNG

In 2007, many economists believed satellite tech firms and the navigation market would struggle. However, innovative solutions are helping the industry regain strength. Hungary-based solutions company NNG has been a driving force in this, first capturing the industry’s attention in 2006 with its slogan “All of Europe in less than 1GB.” President David Wiernik describes its remarkable growth since then, its move into the auto and wireless markets, and how smartphones are impacting on the industry.