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Anticorruption Developments and Key Challenges for Corporations and Investors Doing Business in Brazil Although Brazil continues to be an attractive market for foreign investors, corruption and corporate compliance issues remain a key concern for companies and investors doing business in the country. On May 14, please join us for an interactive discussion as our panelists address the latest anti-corruption developments taking place in Brazil. Among other topics, the panel will discuss Brazil's proposed Bill of Law on Anticorruption that was recently approved by the country's House of Representatives and is now going to be submitted to consideration by the Senate. The program will feature a keynote address by Sergio Nogueira Seabra, Secretary of Corruption Prevention and Strategic Information at the Office of the Comptroller General - Controladoria-Geral da União/CGU. Additional speakers will include partners from Trench, Rossi e Watanabe Advogados, Baker & McKenzie and Ernst & Young Terco. We hope you are able to join us for this exciting program Agenda & Topics 8.00 am - Registration & Networking breakfast 8.30 am - Keynote speaker - Sergio Nogueira Seabra (Secretary of Corruption Prevention and Strategic Information at the Office of the Comptroller General - Controladoria-Geral da União/CGU) 9:00 am - Presentation 11.30 am - Q & A / Networking Speakers -       Sergio Nogueira Seabra - Secretary of Corruption Prevention and Strategic Information at the Office of the Comptroller General - Controladoria-Geral da União/CGU) -       Bruno Maeda - Partner, Trench, Rossi e Watanabe Advogados (associated with Baker & McKenzie International); Co-chair of the Anticorruption and Compliance Committee of the Brazilian Institute of Business Law - IBRADEMP -       José Compagno - Partner,  Ernst & Young Terco -       Frederico Gebauer - Partner, Ernst & Young Terco -       John Rowley - Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP -       Douglas Tween - Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP Hosted by Baker & McKenzie LLP 452 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Tel: +1 212 626 4100 Sponsors Ernst & Young Terco IBRADEMP   ECONOMIC REVIEW: GUIDE TO THE MARKETS - BRAZIL 2Q13 Wednesday, May 8, 2013 This event will present an overall review of the economy using the "J.P. Morgan Guide to the Markets - Brazil" as a reference. This quarterly publication features the latest economic, market, and demographic analysis on the global investment environment. The guide includes more than 60 pages of useful charts and graphs, and covers the Brazilian economy, international economy, monetary policy and currency, fixed income, equities, and asset allocation. The goal of the guide is to provide the audience with a clear perspective of the Brazilian financial markets, thereby enabling investors to recognize both opportunities and risks that exist in today's investment environment.   Speakers: Cassio Calil President, J.P. Morgan Asset Management - Brazil Andres Garcia-Amaya Vice President, Global Market Strategist, J.P. Morgan Funds Global Market Insights Strategy Team      Venue: J.P.Morgan 270 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10022 Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Time: 8:00 - 8:30 AM Registration, Breakfast & Networking 8:30 - 9:30 AM Discussion, Presentations and Q&A    Host & Sponsor To Register To register online and download the registration form, please click here.  Please forward this notice to your colleagues and business associates.   Disregard this message if you have already registered.    Upcoming Events 05/08/13 Economic Review: Guide to the Markets - Brazil 2Q13 07/17/13 Brazil: Midyear Economic and Political Outlook 09/27/13 2013 Brazil Economic Conference  10/08/13 IV Brazil Infrastructure Investments Forum    Network with 6,000+ Small Business Owners.   SMALL BUSINESS EXPO 2013 - NEW YORK CITY Thursday May 16th 10am-5pm Pier 92 (52nd Street & 12th Avenue)   BUSINESS EVENTS & EXIBITORS AT SMALL BUSINESS EXPO HELP YOUR COMPANY GROW - ATTENDING IS NECESSITY FOR YOUR BUSINESS Partaking in the multitude of Business Events & meeting with the valuable exhibitors showcasing at every Small Business Expo can give you the key edge in expanding your company. Expose yourself to the vast array of exhibitors and fellow professionals all with the same goal in mind—to make their business the best it can possibly be. You'll have an unmatched opportunity to rub shoulders with like-minded small business owners in our huge exhibitor hall and at our many networking events, speed networking sessions, workshops, and seminars. Make new contacts and reestablish old ones in the biggest single gathering of its kind—Small Business Expo! REGISTER NOW…IT’S FREE. SMALL BUSINESS EXPO PUTS YOU IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME You'll come face to face with high energy, powerful keynote speakers, exciting vendors looking to buy and sell, and forward-thinking small business people just like yourself. Small Business Expo is designed to bring together enterprising individuals from across the business world—so if you’re looking to meet or re-connect with contacts, learn about cutting-edge products and services, or get motivated with our exciting speakers, Small Business Expo is a great idea for you and your company! WHY ATTEND? Learn from tons of exhibitors about new products & services to help your business grow! Discover new innovative technologies. Network and mingle with other business professionals. Establish new contacts Attend workshops and seminars Be in the same place as other professionals in your industry Be in the RIGHT place at the RIGHT time www.thesmallbusinessexpo.com