Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 14.00

Country Briefing: China T14.00M

QUEEN VAULT This panel features a discussion of the latest developments in China’s futures markets with a particular focus on what’s up with the long-awaited stock index futures contract, the CSI 300. The panel will review and comment on the contract’s specifications including size and volatility, its prospects given the high contract value and margin requirements, who can access the contract and how, and what the timetable might be for launch. Panelists will also discuss new developments in the existing Chinese commodity futures markets. Chair: Nicholas Ronalds, Executive Director, FIA Asia Speakers: Emmanuel Faure, Managing Director, Newedge and Chairman, FIA Asia Dr. Foo-shiung Ho, Chairman, Yuanta Futures Ernest Po, Vice President, Market Development, Derivatives, Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing