IBJ's 2008 Economic Forecast

PRESENTED BY: FEATURING: John Augustine Chief Investment Strategist, Fifth Third Asset Management John is based in Cincinnati as the Chief Investment Strategist for Fifth Third Asset Management, Inc., which has more than $20 billion in assets under management. He is a member of the Investment Policy Committee, Investment Strategy Team, Alternative Investments Team and Preferred Funds Selection Team. John is also the portfolio manager for the Fifth Third LifeModel Funds, co-manager for the International Equity Fund and manager of the International ADR Stock Portfolio. He has 19 years of financial management experience and has been practicing portfolio management for over 15 years. John holds the professional designation of Chartered Financial Analyst; holds a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University; and is a graduate of the Midwest Bankers Association Trust School. Prior to coming to Fifth Third Bank in 1998, John was with IDS Financial Services and Heritage Trust & Asset Management (both in Colorado); and Star Bank in Ohio. He is a former president and board member for the Dayton Society of Financial Analysts; is on the University of Dayton - Flyer Investment Advisory Board; and, is a part-time business professor in the graduate school at the University of Dayton. John makes frequent appearances in the financial media, including CNBC and Bloomberg. ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL MARKET: UPDATE, OUTLOOK & CHALLENGES Global economies and financial markets are becoming much more intertwined, while the number of investors around the world continues to grow and the U.S. baby boomers continue to glide towards retirement. Not having an understanding of the trends and challenges to the global environment can make investing a very frustrating experience for many individuals. Hear how a Midwest-based money management firm with over $25 billion in assets under management is interpreting those trends and implementing them into portfolios. What impact will market globalization have in 2008? How will the impending retirement of baby boomers affect the economy? What are the investing trends for 2008? The answers to these, and other questions, will be discussed. - CLICK HERE FOR INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION - - CLICK HERE FOR CORPORATE REGISTRATION - - CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM PDF - Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Manage Subscriptions We respect your right to privacy - click here to view our policy. Copyright © IBJ Media Corp. 2007. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Reproduction or use without permission of editorial or graphic content in any manner is strictly prohibited. This email was sent by: IBJ Corporation 41 East Washington Street, Suite 200 Indianapolis, IN, 46204-3592, United States of America