The event is a joint initiative of the Brazilian Financial and Capital Markets Association (ANBIMA), the Brazilian Securities, Commodities and Futures Exchange (BM&FBOVESP), and the Brazilian Federation of Banks (FEBRABAN)

SAO PAULO, Brazil, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The BEST: Brazil Excellence in Securities Transactions road show will promote the Brazilian financial and capital markets to Asian investors, from November 23 to 26. The event will visit Hong Kong (11/23), Tokyo (11/25), and Seoul (11/26).

During the event, representatives from the Brazilian Financial and Capital Markets Association (ANBIMA), the Brazilian Securities, Commodities and Futures Exchange (BM&FBOVESPA), and the Brazilian Federation of Banks (FEBRABAN) will conduct seminars on the Brazilian capital markets, equities, foreign exchange, and public sector debt markets. Among the topics to be addressed are IPOs, corporate governance, Direct Market Access, risk management, regulation, and nonresident investors' presence in Brazil.

BEST Brazil is a joint initiative of ANBIMA, BM&FBOVESPA and FEBRABAN, with the support of the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), the Central Bank of Brazil, and the Brazilian National Treasury.

Created in 2004, the BEST initiative provides foreign investors with an in-depth knowledge about Brazil's economic outlook, markets, and the latest available investment options. It presents a clear understanding of the overall soundness of the Brazilian economy, by informing on the key competitive value propositions of sustainability, profitability, risk management, innovation, and operational and technological infrastructure. It also offers investors a chance to meet with some of the most prominent representatives of Brazil's financial market.

BEST has held a total of 12 road shows in the main financial hubs located in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, reaching more than 3,000 industry professionals and decision makers.

    The following is the event information for Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul:

    HONG KONG
    Date: November 23, 2009
    Venue: The Thomson Reuters Office
    Address: 42/F Gloucester Tower, The Landmark, Central

    TOKYO
    Date: November 25, 2009
    Venue: Imperial Hotel
    www.imperialhotel.co.jp
    Address: 1-1-1, Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda -ku

    SEOUL
    Date: November 26, 2009
    Venue: Grand Hyatt Hotel
    www.seoul.grand.hyatt.com
    Address: 747 7 Hannam - Dong, Yongsan-Ku

BEST Brazil delegation

ANBIMA - Founded in October 2009, the Brazilian Financial and Capital Markets Association was created from the merger of ANBID - National Association of Investment Banks, and ANDIMA - National Association of Financial Market Institutions, the two most important representatives of financial and capital markets players in Brazil. ANBIMA aims to strength the Brazilian capital markets as an instrument for fostering national development.

BM&FBOVESPA - The Brazilian Securities, Commodities and Futures Exchange was created in 2008 with the integration between the Brazilian Mercantile & Futures Exchange (BM&F) and the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange (Bovespa). Together, it is now one of the largest listed exchange groups in the world and the leading exchange in Latin America.

FEBRABAN - The Brazilian Federation of Banks brings together banks of all sizes including national, international, private and government institutions. It aims to improve the competitiveness of Brazil's banking industry and to strengthen the relationship with society-at-large, thereby contributing to the long-term viability of Brazil's economic and social development.

    GENERAL INFORMATION:
    Lucy Pamboukdjian - International Business Manager
    BM&FBOVESPA International Business Development
    Phone: 5511 2565-7010
    e-mail: lpambouk@bvmf.com.br
    http://www.bmfbovespa.com.br/imprensa

SOURCE BM&FBOVESPA

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