BANGKOK--JUN 3--ASAF THE PURPOSE OF ASIAN SECURITIES ANALYSTS FEDERATION INC.(ASAF) IS TO PROMOTE THE INTERCHANGE OF SECURITY ANALYSTS AND FUND MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE AND COLLABORATION AMONG INDIVIDUAL NATIONAL SOCIETIES. AREAS OF COMMON INTEREST INCLUDE CONSULTING, FACILITATING THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND DOCUMENTATION, AND WHEN APPROPRIATE, MAKING SUGGESTIONS TOWARDS THE COORDINATION OF POLICY ON SUCH MATTERS AS THE DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION OF SECURITIES MARKETS, ENCOURAGING LIBERALIZATION OF STOCK MARKETS, CORPORATE DISCLOSURE, STANDARDIZATION OF ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES, EDUCATION OF ANALYSTS, PROFESSIONAL ETHICS, AND ENCOURAGING ESTABLISHING SECURITIES ANALYSTS SOCIETIES IN REGIONAL COUNTRIES WHERE THEY DO NOT YET EXIST. ASAF CURRENTLY HAS 11 MEMBERS, EACH REPRESENTING THE COMMON INTERESTS OF THE PROFESSION OF SECURITY ANALYSTS IN A COUNTRY OR REGION. THESE SOCIETIES REPRESENT: AUSTRALIA, HONG KONG, INDIA, INDONESIA, JAPAN, KOREA, MALAYSIA, NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, R.O.C TAIPEI, AND THAILAND. GENERAL INFORMATION VALUE BANGKOK, THAILAND DATE 16-19 NOVEMBER 1997 LANGUAGE THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THE CONFERENCE WILL BE ENGLISH. SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETATION SERVICE SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ENGLISH TO JAPANESE AND CHINESE (MANDERIN) LANGUAGES AND VICE VERSA. ACCOMPANYING PERSONS PROGRAM REGISTERED ACCOMPANYING PERSONS WILL PARTICIPATE IN A TOUR ARRANGED ESPECIALLY FOR THEM IN AND AROUND BANGKOK. EXHIBITION YOU MAY REVIEW THE LATEST INVESTMENT SERVICES AND BOOKS IN CONVENIENT BOOTHS JUST OUTSIDE THE CONFERENCE ROOMS. IF YOUR COMPANY WISHES TO USE A BOOTH, PLEASE CONTACT THE CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT. OFFICIAL INVITATIONS IF YOU WOULD LIKE OFFICIAL INDIVIDUAL INVITATIONS TO ASAF 1997 FOR YOUR PRESIDENT OR OTHER VIPS, PLEASE CONTACT THE CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT. PROGRAM THIS CONFERENCE OFFERS YOU A RICH VARIETY OF INTRIGUING PROGRAM TOPICS BASED ON THE CONFERENCE THEME "ASIA: A WEALTH OF INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES". HIGHLIGHT TOPICS - MANAGING RISKS AND CAPITAL FLOWS - ASIAN DEBT MARKETS - INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING AND PROJECT FUND-RAISING - CHANNELLING OF CAPITAL SURPLUS WITHIN ASIA - OPENNESS OF FINANCIAL MARKETS - COUNTRY REVIEWS LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN : MR.PANAS SIMASATHIEN, PH.D. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN : MR.VICHARAT VICHIT-VADAKAN SECRETARY : MR.BURIN KANTABUTRA PLENARY PROGRAM : MR.VICHARAT VICHIT-VADAKAN SPONSORING : MR.SATHIT AUNGMANEE PUBLIC RELATIONS : MR.AUNG HTUN SOCIAL AND ACCOMPANYING PERSONS PROGRAM : MS.TANYA SRIVEDHIN REGISTRATION : MR.TWATCHAI YONGKITTIKUL, PH.D. COMMITTEE MEMBER : MR.PAKHAWAT KOVITHVATHANAPHONG FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: ASAF 1997 CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT CONGRESS AND CONVENTION EXPERTS (THAILAND) CO.,LTD. P.O.BOX 10-163 LADPHRAO, BANGKOK 10310, THAILAND TEL: (66 2) 933-2396 THROUGH 9, (66 2) 933-2400 FAX: 66 2-538-5332 OR 66 2-933-2400 END