Agenda
9.00AM - 9.20AM: Registration, Conversations & Connections
9.20AM - 9.30AM:Welcome Note
9.30AM - 10.30AM:Inaugural Keynote
"Implementation of IFRS and Ind AS - Implication on Corporate Governance"
SpeakersParitosh Basu, Group Controller, Essar
10.30AM - 11.30PM: PANEL 1
"Evolving role of a CFO"
As business emerges from the downturn, CFOs and their teams are grappling with the increasing and competing demands placed upon them. Finance functions, traditionally focused on compliance and control, face tremendous pressure to tightly manage costs and to deliver information of improved quality and quantity to their organizations to stay ahead in a fast-changing and aggressive environment.
What do today’s CEOs expect from their CFOs?
How can CFOs change to meet these expectations?
How can CFOs help drive value in their organizations?
Speakers
Yunus Bookwala, VP Finance, Capgemini India
Hariharan Iyer, Chief Financial Officer, APM Terminals Pipavav
Moderator
Sumeet Ahluwalia
, GM Finance, Steria
11.30AM - 11.45AM: Morning Break
A chance to meet up with your friends and have a cup of coffee on the house!
11.45AM - 1.00PM: PANEL 2
Developing Effective Financial Risk Management Strategies In A Volatile Economy
Formulating an effective financial risk management framework is critical. CFOs are actively managing market risks stemming from interest rate and currency rate fluctuations to ensure higher returns on investments. Re-thinking risk management strategies to counteract any sudden fluctuations in the local and international markets is a top priority for CFOs.
Identifying and mitigating the core financial risks
Managing credit and market risks effectively
Changing loan regulations - how to best manage your interest rate risks?
Hedging risks using financial instruments
Deciding the appropriate extent of risk exposure - mediating between risk-taking and long-term organizational growth
Evaluating your current organizational risk profile
Integrating risk management functions and processes for enhanced Efficiency
Providing a unified picture of risk for stakeholders and improving the organization’s ability to manage risks effectively
Speakers
Sunil Sapre, CFO, CEAT
Rajarathnam Kannan, Head of Corporate Performance Management, Hinduja Group
Hiranya Ashar, Chief Financial Officer, Rolta India Ltd
Hariprakash Pandey, V.P- Finance and Investor Relations, HDIL
Moderator
Anurag Jain, Business Head - GRC, MetricStream
1.00PM - 2.00PM: Networking Lunch
Break for lunch on the house and a chance to catch up with each other!
2.00PM - 2.40PM: Keynote
Successfully Leveraging Capital Markets to Raise Funds
Maintaining a healthy level of capital is critical for organizational expansion and modernization and to enable organizations to respond to unforeseen circumstances. Capital markets in India offer opportunities to raise significant funds. It is important that CFOs are familiar with the latest trends in fundraising. In this session, CFOs will share their experience of raising funds through the capital markets.
Assessing channels to raise funds through the capital markets
The pros and cons of raising funds through IPOs
Evaluating the activity and trends of the capital markets
Analyzing instruments used for raising capital—bank debt, bonds, equities and mezzanine finance.
Speakers
Jitendra Mehta, CFO,Cinemax India
2.40PM - 3.00PM: After Noon Break
A chance to meet up with your friends and have a cup of coffee on the house!
3.00PM - 3.30PM: Session
Finance Strategies for Small and medium enterprises
For all CFOs, the prospect of economic recovery is certainly a welcome one. But CFOs at small and midsize businesses (SMB) face some unique growth opportunities – and challenges – as they steer their companies into the future.
Dealing with banks
Supporting innovation without going broke
Formulating an acquisition strategy
The CFO/CEO relationship
Making the most of key finance technology
Navigating the politics of a family business
Mastering the art of negotiation
Evaluating exit options
Reducing audit costs
Managing your private equity
Measuring the impact of innovation
Speakers
D R Dogra, Managing Director, Care Ratings
3.30PM - 4.00PM: Closing Note
Understanding the Feasibility and Implications of Merger & Acquisition
Local CFOs strive to expand their business networks and resources both at home and abroad through M&As; whilst MNCs’ CFOs look to M&As with local companies to tap into the Indian market. As strategic advisors, CFOs hold the responsibility of assessing the ventures’ profitability and determining the expansion strategy. It is crucial that CFOs have access to accurate forecasts to make informed decisions and strategies to maximize returns on investments. In this discussion, CFOs will determine the feasibility and implications for entering mergers, joint ventures or acquisition plans
Recognizing the ideal time to venture out – when and when not to invest?
Strategies for growth - joint venture, merger or acquisition?
Key factors to consider when assessing a merger or acquisition target
Analyzing the pros and cons of M&A
Identifying opportunities and risks in the global market
How to integrate the two different companies after the M&A deal?
Examining M&A financing strategies
Speakers
A K Bansal, CFO, Cocoberry Retail
4.00PM: Conclusion
9.00AM - 9.20AM: Registration, Conversations & Connections
9.20AM - 9.30AM:Welcome Note
9.30AM - 10.30AM:Inaugural Keynote
"Implementation of IFRS and Ind AS - Implication on Corporate Governance"
Speakers
10.30AM - 11.30PM: PANEL 1
"Evolving role of a CFO"
As business emerges from the downturn, CFOs and their teams are grappling with the increasing and competing demands placed upon them. Finance functions, traditionally focused on compliance and control, face tremendous pressure to tightly manage costs and to deliver information of improved quality and quantity to their organizations to stay ahead in a fast-changing and aggressive environment.
11.30AM - 11.45AM: Morning Break
A chance to meet up with your friends and have a cup of coffee on the house!
11.45AM - 1.00PM: PANEL 2
Developing Effective Financial Risk Management Strategies In A Volatile Economy
Formulating an effective financial risk management framework is critical. CFOs are actively managing market risks stemming from interest rate and currency rate fluctuations to ensure higher returns on investments. Re-thinking risk management strategies to counteract any sudden fluctuations in the local and international markets is a top priority for CFOs.
1.00PM - 2.00PM: Networking Lunch
Break for lunch on the house and a chance to catch up with each other!
2.00PM - 2.40PM: Keynote
Successfully Leveraging Capital Markets to Raise Funds
Maintaining a healthy level of capital is critical for organizational expansion and modernization and to enable organizations to respond to unforeseen circumstances. Capital markets in India offer opportunities to raise significant funds. It is important that CFOs are familiar with the latest trends in fundraising. In this session, CFOs will share their experience of raising funds through the capital markets.
2.40PM - 3.00PM: After Noon Break
A chance to meet up with your friends and have a cup of coffee on the house!
3.00PM - 3.30PM: Session
Finance Strategies for Small and medium enterprises
For all CFOs, the prospect of economic recovery is certainly a welcome one. But CFOs at small and midsize businesses (SMB) face some unique growth opportunities – and challenges – as they steer their companies into the future.
In this session, our panelist will dig deep into the issues faced by senior finance executives at SMBs with a focus on innovative strategies and best practices applicable to small and midsize operations.
3.30PM - 4.00PM: Closing Note
Understanding the Feasibility and Implications of Merger & Acquisition
Local CFOs strive to expand their business networks and resources both at home and abroad through M&As; whilst MNCs’ CFOs look to M&As with local companies to tap into the Indian market. As strategic advisors, CFOs hold the responsibility of assessing the ventures’ profitability and determining the expansion strategy. It is crucial that CFOs have access to accurate forecasts to make informed decisions and strategies to maximize returns on investments. In this discussion, CFOs will determine the feasibility and implications for entering mergers, joint ventures or acquisition plans
4.00PM: Conclusion
