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If you have been asking any of the questions above, this industry-leading event is perfectly positioned to cater to your demands. IIR is proud to announce the Second Annual New Mortgages Forum 2009.

With so many changes to the mortgaging market, or, at minimum, the way in which many professionals believe mortgaging should operate, we had no choice but to revamp this highly lauded event to include answers to brand new questions that the market is asking.

Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to meet with the most senior executive in the mortgage industry from the region and around the globe. They will answer the biggest questions looming over many of our heads today, including those listed at the top of this page

Moreover, you will meet with delegates from a wide range of companies, including, but not limited to: Mortgage Providers, Retail and Commercial Banks, Islamic Banks, Regulatory Authorities, Credit Bureaus, Law Firms and Consultants.

Production is underway and we are currently securing experts, practitioners and gurus from the Middle East and the international community to share new perspectives and interesting case studies on new developments in the Middle East mortgage market.

Please have a look at the details of this event below, review the requirements for participation as a speaker, and reply to Keith Parker, Conference Manager, at keith.parker@iirme.com with the information required of speakers.

Session Topics Include But Are Not Limited To:

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  • How Will Global Economic Changes Affect The Middle East Mortgage Market? .
  • Will The Demand For Mortgages Rise Or Fall And To What Degree?
  • What Do Recent Mergers Or Merger Talk Mean For The Market?
  • What Does The Current Regulatory Environment Look Like And What Changes Can We Expect To See?.
  • What Improvements Can Be Made To Credit Checking?
  • Can Mortgages Distribution Be Improved?
  • How Can Repossession Be Handled Effectively
  • How Can You Ensure Your Continued Growth?.
  • In What Way Can You Better Manage Your Risk?
  • How Can You React To Changes In Capital Liquidity?
  • Where Is The New Demand For Mortgages?
  • What Is The Central Bank Doing?
  • How Will Developer-Lender Relationships Be Woven?
  •  What Are The Biggest Opportunities In Islamic Mortgaging?
  • Should We Be Concerned About Changes In The Regional Consumer Confidence Index ?
  • Improve Transparency Through The Entire Mortgaging Process
  • Be More Innovative When Developing Mortgage Products
  • Understand The Details Of The Recent Mortgage Crisis And Develop A Strategy To Protect Your Well-Being As A Company


Presentations will last about 40 minutes. Case study presentations are particularly encouraged.


Why You Should Be Speaking?

Benefits to you include:

•Sharing best practice and lessons learned
•Reinforcing your position as a leader in the Middle East mortgage industry
•Sharing results of an exciting new project or approach
•Networking with your peers and other industry leaders while participating in high-level, stimulating discussions
•Receiving FREE admission to the congress between February 22nd - 26th 2009, including all networking sessions, lunches and workshops
•Enjoying and participating in our innovative social programme

Added Bonus: Exclusive To Speakers
Each speaker will receive exclusive, free admission to the entire event
(worth over US$ 4,000). This covers access to all sessions,
additional workshops, networking breaks, lunches etc



Types of Involvement

Case Study Presentations: 40-minute session providing practical details of different strategies, including what worked and what didn't work (e.g.: Case studies of practical implementation).

Information Presentations: 40-minute session focusing on a specific aspect of Middle East mortgage industry, which may be slightly more theoretical than case studies while still focusing on implementation and best practice.

Panel Session Participant: Question and answer discussion moderated by the chair where panelists give their opinions and perspectives on highlighted topical issues.

Half or Full Day Masterclasses: Focused, specialised and highly interactive skill building sessions that provide more detail than the information presentations, addressing particular issues surrounding Middle East mortgages, focusing on demonstrating the practicalities of particular strategies and providing useful tools.

If you are interested in presenting at this event, please e-mail Keith Parker at keith.parker@iirme.com or call +971 4 407 2669 by Wednesday, October 30th 2008 with the following information:

1. Proposed speaker name, job title and company name
2. Contact information including address, telephone, fax number and e-mail
3. Title of presentation
4. A short biography and photograph (in jpg. Format or similar)

We will notify those individuals chosen to participate shortly after the deadline.

I am looking forward to seeing you there.





Keith Parker
Conference Manager
New Mortgages Forum 2009