Starts Shanghai 10 Oct 2010, ends Beijing 16 Oct 2010
 

This century, China will grow to be the largest economy in the world. Whether invested there or not, it will have a profound impact on portfolios, so it’s imperative those who build investor portfolios develop an in-depth understanding of this market and its role in portfolio construction - which you just cannot do sitting in an office in Australia.

Economy/
Investment

How will China’s economy emerge from the global financial crisis? Is its growth long term and sustainable? What are the investment opportunities in China, and how should they be assessed and accessed? What are the short- and long-term risks for investors? We hear from selected members of our panel of local experts who work and live on a daily basis in the Chinese economy and investment markets.

Politics

The Central Government in China has the enormous task of managing China’s economy and its progress. What tools can be used to slow or speed up the economy? How can they manage, control and shape the confidence of over 1 billion people? Who are the key decision-makers and what is the overall philosophy?

Business

China’s accession to full WTO membership has changed its business, regulatory and legal environment, creating greater transparency and disclosure, relaxing controls on foreign ownership and investment, and increasing corporate governance. We meet and talk to business leaders (foreign and local) for a detailed discussion of the local business environment, including the key business sectors that drive China’s economy.

History

No visit to China is complete without gaining an understanding of China’s vast history, and visiting some of its famous landmarks. We host many of our briefings at historical sites, including a purpose-built training centre at the foot of the Great Wall, and our last day visit to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.

Society

A key challenge for China is to manage and balance its dynamic economic growth with the demands, expectations and aspirations of its massive population. Local experts help us understand the socio-economic issues and their drivers – including the urbanisation of China’s rural communities – the risks and threats facing the Central Government as it strives to maintain social stability. We also acquire a basic understanding of Chinese business culture, courtesy and negotiation.

Implementation

To ensure knowledge gained on our BRIC+ Study Tour is put to good use in designing investor portfolios, the program is structured to include delegate discussion and debate during the week. This includes several implementation debates, facilitated by Graham Rich, Publisher of PortfolioConstruction Forum – including a final implementation workshop on our last day.