Letter from the Editor LATEST SURVEY CONFIRMS INCREASED INVESTOR ACTIVITY IN EARLY 2010
WHOLESALE INVESTOR PRESENTS THE CAPITAL RAISING CONFERENCE 2010
Equity capital raising is heating up as we enter 2010. Our latest survey results, featured on page 7, reveal some interesting results in terms of what sectors investors are targeting and importantly, what sectors they don’t believe in. It’s valuable information for investors and capital seekers alike.
Wholesale Investor, in association with MBE education, is proud to present the Capital Raising Conference 2010 on the 27th of March. This one day event will unlock the specific methods, strategies and processes to raising capital for any venture whether it’s a private, Unlisted Public or small cap ASX company. With over 500 business owners, consultants and professionals attending, this is an event not to be missed for anyone with an interest in the capital raising space.
Our survey, run on a quarterly basis, has just been released for the Jan to March period. If you would like to download a full PDF version, please visit our website or email info@wholesaleinvestor. com.au The good news is that 94.8% of investors think now is a good or very good time to invest. 68.4% of High Net Worth, Sophisticated investors are seeking to invest in Private companies and 55.8% in pre-IPO opportunities. This activity and positive investor sentiment has given capital seekers confidence to put their deals into the market and as a result, Wholesale Investor is now a monthly publication.
This is a free event for Wholesale Investor subscribers. To register, please go to www.mbeeducation.com.au and use the promo code WI to receive the free offer. Turn to page 39 for more details. We hope you enjoy this edition in which you will find some very interesting investment opportunities. Regards, Michelle Smith, Editor – Wholesale Investor
Reuben Buchanan Executive Director
Steve Torso Managing Director
Michelle Smith Editor
Media Partnerships/ Upcoming Events 6th AustralAsian Cleantech Forum - 22nd-24th March, Melbourne
Capital Raising Conference – 27th March 2010, Sydney
The 6th AustralAsian Cleantech Forum will bring a global focus to the world class cleantech products, services and innovation in finance and investment that is positioning Australia at the forefront of the cleantech revolution in the region
The Capital Raising Conference 2010 will unlock the specific methods, strategies and processes to raising capital for any venture, whether it is a Private, Unlisted Public or small cap ASX company.
For more information please visit www.terrapinn.com/2010/ctf
Hear presentations, panels and workshopped pitches from industry experts, and receive over $6,000 worth of documentation required for raising capital.
Private Banking Asia 2010 – 24th-25th March, Singapore
For more information please visit http://www.mbeeducation.com.au/ public_panel/event_item.php?id_EVE=33
Private Banking 2010 returns with an agenda that discusses the timeliest of issues and strategies that impact the growth and sustainability of Asia’s private banking and wealth management industry. For more information please visit www.terrapinn.com/2010/pbasg ASX Spotlight: Emerging Companies – 25th March 2010, Sydney Through the ASX Spotlight Series institutional investors have the opportunity to hear from senior management from a range of ASX listed companies about their latest business strategies, current performance, future projects and investment potential. In addition institutional investors are able to book one-on-one meetings to discuss investment opportunities with the presenting companies.
Investor Opportunity and Networking Evening – 29th March 2010, Melbourne The “Wholesale Investor Opportunity and Networking Evening” provides you with a rare opportunity to meet with the CEO’s of companies featured in Wholesale Investor, along with the opportunity to network with the other high net worth investors and fund managers who are active in the market place. For more information visit http://www.wholesaleinvestor.com.au/ public_panel/event_list.php
Or more information please visit http://www.asx.com.au/professionals/ companies/spotlight_series.htm
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