Mercer's Investment Forums are designed to yield valuable insights and opinions on the important issues of the day. The Forum also provides the opportunity to exchange ideas and debate current issues facing the investment industry with Mercer consultants and colleagues.

The second leg of the 2011 Global Investment Forums will take place in Singapore on 4 March 2011, with a welcome drinks reception on the evening of 3 March.

The event comprises of one and a half days of challenging presentations, stimulating ideas and many opportunities for thought-provoking discussions that will highlight investment opportunities and keep you informed of our views. It also provides excellent networking opportunities with colleagues in the industry from around the world.

Members of Mercer's investment consulting team will be joined by other industry leaders to discuss a range of topics including:

• Mercer's research agenda for 2011
• The results of Mercer's climate change report – and the impact of climate change on asset allocation
• A series of quick fire lightning talks on current topics such as private debt
• Keynote speakers - providing real life examples of doing business in the emerging markets

Who should attend?

This world class Investment Forum is designed for trustees, fiduciaries, other institutional investors and fund managers who want to stay abreast of the latest trends and practices.

Why attend?

Experience the forefront of best practice in institutional investing through a series of presentations, interactive breakout sessions and frank discussions with our consultants at one of the legs in our 2011 Global Investment Forum programme.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Discover what the opportunities and challenges are in the coming months
• Gain insight into the workings of the investment consulting business with the opportunity to question those defining the strategy, and leading the business
• Explore practical solutions for investment challenges
• Network with colleagues from around the World during the programs and dinner event

We hope you will join us to take advantage of the knowledge being shared, as well as to contribute your thoughts throughout the conference.