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 2009 was another successful year for The Euromoney Bond Investors Congress, with a new look and new structure bringing a breath of fresh air to this long established gathering of the great and the good in fixed income investing. Amidst unprecedented global turmoil in the financial markets, the congress undoubtedly suffered from a mood of doom and gloom at times but there were those striking a note of optimism during the sessions.

Braving the critics to present the regulators view was Thomas Huertas, Banking Sector Director at the Financial Services Authority, who outlined the policymakers’ response to the crisis and reassured investors that regulators will have their eye on the ball now to ensure scrutiny of the markets. Following a lively opening panel of CIOs discussing whether the end of the crisis is nigh, we heard in detail about the new market for bank debt as it is being shaped by government guarantees. Issuers and investors shared a platform to enlighten the audience on this complex market.

The second day also opened and closed on a high. In his opening address, Patrik Edsparr of Citadel Investment Group Europe, gave a comprehensive overview of the alternative investment space, how it has been shaped by the crisis and what the industry will look like in the future. Then followed a panel of four of the largest sovereign borrowers in the world, who were surprisingly optimistic about their future health. One of the event's highlights followed after lunch when hedge fund investors took to the stage, with an impressive line up providing an engaging and honest perspective on their industry. At the end of Wednesday’s proceedings, the closing panel of economists ensured the event went out with a bang with a lively debate of the outlook for next year and beyond.

Euromoney would like to thank all speakers and delegates who contributed toward making the event such a success in such difficult times this year. In particular, we would like to say a very special thank to all our sponsors, without whom the event would not be possible.

Lead Sponsors: J.P. Morgan, Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking

Co Sponsors: Association of German Pfandbrief Banks (vdp), Caja Madrid, Capital IQ, European Investment Bank, Federal Home Loan Banks, iShares, Nykredit, Promsvyazbank, Standard & Poor's

Presentations

iShares Workshop: How has the Fixed Income Landscape Changed?