WHAT: Briefing: "Sovereign Investment: An Update on Global Best Practices"
WHO: Robert M. Kimmitt, deputy secretary of the Treasury
H. Rodgin Cohen, chairman, Sullivan & Cromwell
Peter M. Robinson, president, United States Council for
International Business
WHEN: Thursday, May 8, 2008
1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Sullivan & Cromwell
125 Broad Street
New York, N.Y.
MEDIA: RSVP STRONGLY ENCOURAGED BY 5 P.M., WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
A limited number of interview requests may be accommodated
Contact: Jonathan Huneke, United States Council for
International Business
+1 212-703-5043 (office), +1 917 420-0039 (mobile),
jhuneke@uscib.org
The United States is working with major multilateral institutions,
including the International Monetary Fund and the Organization for Economic
Cooperation and Development, to develop best practices for sovereign wealth
funds, promote strong international standards of transparency and corporate
governance, and maintain open, transparent, and non-discriminatory
investment policies among all countries. At this timely briefing, Deputy
Treasury Secretary Robert M. Kimmitt will update members of the United
States Council for International Business (USCIB) and the media on the
latest developments in this area.
USCIB promotes an open system of global commerce. Its membership includes
more than 300 leading U.S. companies, professional services firms and
associations whose combined annual revenues exceed $3.5 trillion. As
American affiliate of the leading international business and employers
organizations, USCIB provides business views to policy makers and
regulatory authorities worldwide and works to facilitate international
trade. More information is available at www.uscib.org.
Contact Information: Contact: Jonathan Huneke United States Council for International Business +1 212-703-5043 (office) +1 917 420-0039 (mobile)