FREE Property & Investment Seminars

 

 
6 October 2007 Saturday
SEMINAR AREA 1
Time
Title
Speaker
12:00
-
12:30

How to Profit from Fine Wines

  • Why does fine wine goes up in value?
  • How do I know what to invest in?
  • What are the advantages and risks involved?
  • When is the best time to buy and sell?
  • Who can I turn to for advice and guidance?

Julian Poh
Sales Manager, Australian Wine Index (S) Pte Ltd.
12:45
-
13:15
The Australian Tax System, the Property Investors Best Friend

  • Discover the unique tax advantages
  • How to ensure your Australian property investments can remain completely tax free
  • Create the opportunity for a tax free life in Australia

Ravin Chatlani

Partner, Australasian Taxation Services
14:00
-
14:30
Where Next for High Returns for the Global Property Hunter?

  • With the imminent slow down of many of the world’s developed property markets, where should we be looking next for value?
  • Does this mean the end to property investing, and if not where should we be looking next to put our money to good use?

KEYNOTE


Tim Murphy

Managing Director,
Intellectual Property Ltd.

14:45
-
15:15
Swing Trading - How to Take Advantage of Short-term Price Movements

  • Introduction to swing trading
  • Introduction to short term price pattern
  • How to determine price target?
  • Spotting the next swing trade


Ee Hwa Ng

Chief Trainer & Market Strategist,
ChartNexus

15:30
-
16:00
Malaysia My Second Home Programme (MM2H)

  • What is Malaysia My Second Home Programme (MM2H)?
  • Latest requirement & criteria
  • Benefits of MM2H
  • Purchase of “Second Home” property in Malaysia
  • Authorised agent


Jaslyn Sim

Managing Director,
Richmond Consultants (MM2H) Sdn. Bhd.

16:15
-
16:45
Guide to Strategic Land Investments in the UK

  • Returns of up to 400% or even more
  • Guidance and steps to ensure a safe and sound investment in the UK


Cheah Chay Tiong

Corporation Communications,
UK Land International (M) Sdn Bhd

17:00
-
17:30
How Much is Enough? Insights into Investors Behaviour

  • Why investors buy products or invest is just as important as what they buy or invest
  • Insights into investor behaviour (behavioural finance)
  • Why it is essential to look at money as the enabler and not the goal
  • The link between wealth and wellbeing


Roy Varghese

Foundation Adviser & Director (Financial Planning Practice),
ipac Financial Planning Singapore Pte Ltd.

SEMINAR AREA 2
Time
Title
Speaker
12:00
-
12:30
The Only Way is Up: China’s Gravity Defying Stock Market

China’s domestic stock market has been one of the world’s best performing over the past few years. Whether its size, turnover or number of new investors the market seems to go from record to record. This apparent strength though is misleading and the Chinese market is riddled with problems and contradictions which have still not been addressed by the Chinese authorities.

The talk will highlight some of the challenges faced by the market and offer some guidance for investors looking to better understand Asia’s second largest market after Japan.

KEYNOTE


Fraser Howie

Best Selling Author of “Privatizing China: Inside China’s Stock Markets?

12:45
-
13:15
Vanuatu ?a Business and Property Investment Haven for Foreigners

  • Background, political system and conditions
  • Legal, taxation and revenue system for foreigners
  • Business licence requirements
  • Business structures
  • Land system
  • Government investment policies, incentives and initiatives


Robert Herd

Director, Beachclub

The Honourable Moana Carcasses
MP, Leader of the Opposition, Republic of Vanuatu

14:00
-
14:30
Warrants and the Workings of Warrants

  • What are structured warrants?
  • Important factors to know about warrants
  • How to choose the right warrants?
  • How to use the internet to get tools to evaluate warrants?


Ooi Lid Seng

Vice President, Structured Products (Asia Ex Japan), Societe Generale

14:45
-
15:15
Thailand’s Resort Market Outlook

  • Overview of the latest thoughts on property title
  • The property market, sales activity and new developments in Phuket, Samui and Pattaya
  • Capital value outlook


Robert Collins

Managing Director, Savills (Thailand) Ltd.

15:30
-
16:00
Global liquidity, FX Themes & Interest rate Trends: Impact on Asset Allocation

KEYNOTE


Jimmy Koh Chew Teck

Head of Economics-Treasury Research, United Overseas Bank Group

16:15
-
16:45
Comparison of Property Funds Performance & Why Invest in Resorts

  • Property funds – Asia, Australia, Middle East
  • Resort locations – Why the investment potential is good
  • Project investing


Graham Bibby

CEO,
Richmond Group

17:00
-
17:30
Property Ownership in Malaysia.

  • Background and Features of Land Law in Malaysia
  • Purchase of  Property
    • Foreign ownership
    • Purchase of property direct from Developer
    • Purchase in a sub-sale situation
  • Obtaining Financing
  • Acquisition Costs
  • Complaints and Enforcement of Rights
    • A look at the rights of registered owners vis-à-vis the rights of bona fide purchasers for value recent
    • amendments to the laws and regulations affecting purchasers
  • The Iskandar Development. Region – Its Unique Features and Investment Opportunities


Sunita S. Sothi

Partner,
Zaid Ibrahim & Co.

17:45
-
18:15
How to Profit from Singapore’s Integrated Luxury Resort Developments

  • Latest updates on casino developments and the impact on luxury residences
  • Industries that will experience super-high growth
  • What factors should investors take into account of when determining their investment strategy in the luxury arena?


Swee Yong Ku

Director -Marketing & Business Development,
Savills Singapore

 
7 October 2007 Sunday
 
SEMINAR AREA 1
Time
Title
Speaker
12:00
-
12:30
Of Bulls and Bears, a Global Market Round Up

  • Understanding stock market cycles
  • Tips on staying calm during a market crash
  • Current situation
  • Global market update

Sui Jau Wong

General Manager , Fundsupermart, iFAST Financial Pte Ltd.
12:45
-
13:15
Knowing Where to Look for Strong Investors Returns in New Zealand’s Property Market

  • Review of capital growth and rental yields across New Zealand
  • Key drivers of property prices
  • Property investment trends
  • Hot spots and where to invest
  • How to finance a New Zealand residential property investment
  • How the tax laws favour offshore investors with tax free gains
  • How you can become involved in New Zealand property


Wayne Harmsworth

Director, Tamure Grove Developments ?New Zealand

14:00
-
14:30
How Land Banking helps you reduce your Risk

  • What is land banking?
  • What makes it profitable for investors today?
  • What are some considerations?
  • What are some real examples of land banking investments and returns?


Harlow G. Russell

Manager, Land Banking, Walton International Group (S) Pte. Ltd.

14:45
-
15:15
Protecting your Investment Against Market Shocks

  • How to construct a “wealth creation portfolio” that can withstands market shocks
  • Different life stages call for different wealth management strategies and solutions


Thomas Mathew

Chief Consultant, Maximas LLP

15:45
-
16:15
Secrets to Continuous Income Creation

  • What the rich do in investing
  • What the rich know and like it to be a secret
  • What you can achieve through an income creation program


Daniel Tan

OilPods

16:30
-
17:00
How Not to Fall Victim to Wealth Management

  • How to assess whether your wealth is well managed?
  • Distinguishing inferior products
  • Why assessing risk is sometimes more important than just return on investment
  • Learning to be an intelligent investor through systematic means


Christopher Tan

Chief Executive Officer, Providend Pte Ltd.

SEMINAR AREA 2
Time
Title
Speaker
12:45
-
13:15
Tax Planning for Investors Purchasing Property in Thailand

  • Tax considerations for offshore property investors
  • Taxation of property investment under Thailand’s tax treaties
  • A review of real property gains tax in Thailand

Paul Ashburn

Senior Partner, BDO Richfield Advisory Limited
14:00
-
14:30
Is Your Property an Asset or Liability?

  • Current property market situation in Singapore
  • How one can still take advantage to benefit from property investment.

KEYNOTE


Ismail Gafoore

CEO, PropNex Realty Pte Ltd

14:45
-
15:30
Singapore Property ?Sizzling Hot Market or an End to a Bull Run?

  • Faced with current and projected economic fundamentals is the future bright for the property sector?
  • How should investors react to protect their interest during financial turbulence?
  • Where are we in the demand supply equilibrium?
  • Is there such a thing as safe-bets for Singapore property investors?
  • Where are the investment hotspots and corridors in Singapore?
  • Should private investors venture into the office, retail or commercial sectors?
  • The immediate future: brace for more turbulence or celebration?

PANEL SESSION


Ismail Gafoore

CEO, PropNex Realty Pte Ltd


Swee Yong Ku

Director -Marketing & Business Development,
Savills Singapore


Karamjit Singh Narula

Managing Director , Credo Real Estate (Singapore) Pte Ltd

15:45
-
16:15
Financing Property Investment in Thailand

  • Thai Property Financing
  • How to apply for the loan
  • BBL Remittance Service


Torphong Charungchareonvejj

Senior Vice President & General Manager, Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited