The Istanbul Finance Summit, to be held in Istanbul on September 28-29-30, 2010, will host some of the most important figures of the global financial world from North America, Europe, the Gulf Region and East Asia. We are pleased to invite you and your institution to join this prestigious group and play a role in this landmark event. IFS is designed to provide an annual platform for state of theart discussions on the current state and future direction of the world finance. The Summit is a broad-ranging event, bringingtogether leading global policy makers, bankers, corporate financiers and regulators, among others. The discussions are expected to have signifi cant impact on the direction of the newfinancial architecture following the deleterious effects of the global financial crisis. Participants will also find fresh ideas and opportunities for every form of corporate finance during this turbulent period. The Summit will be closely followed by the international media, who will promote it to both international and national constituencies. The Summit will provide a unique opportunity for delegates to interact and will allow you to showcase the capabilities of your institution in a unique international setting. This first Summit will be inaugurated at the Prime Ministerial level and will include top leaders in the banking, corporate finance and project finance sectors as speakers.