1.CareerSavvy CareerSavvy gives students the background information they need on industries so that they can make informed decisions about launching their careers. And it doesn’t stop after getting the offer. Students will continue to have access to the CS platform so that they can negotiate better salaries and promotions 2.MarketSavvy The Intention of MarketSavvy is to create a forum for participants to get a real world feel for how to follow the Financial Markets. It is meant to be complementary to the theory learned through school by giving a more practical and Market focused approach to understanding the Global Financial universe. The focus here will be on the US financial markets which will act as a ‘global currency’ for any career in finance participants intend to pursue. 3.InvestorSavvy The Primary focus of this part of the program is to give each individual the confidence to be able to invest for themselves. Whether your intention is investing for retirement or speculation, InvestorSavvy will give you the tools you’ll need to execute and manage your investments for yourself. We will turn the ‘noise’ of the advisory and media industries into practical steps to controlling your financial futures. Although not necessarily a continuation from MarketSavvy, topics discussed here will certainly assist you in the process

Agendas & Topics discussed

P OTENTIAL F UTURE T OPICS Examples of Advanced Topics Financial Markets Types of International Exchanges History/Trends of Western Markets What the heck is Securitization and what are CDOs? People in the Markets Leading CEOs/Executives Regulating Bodies and Leaders -Financial Risk Management Academics/ Journalists/ Researchers Political Landscape US Political Structure & How it Impacts Business Key Positions/ Roles/ People in Politics Government and Regulation – Intro to Global Financial Risk Management Hot Market Topics Bailout Nation – Will the Western governments go Bankrupt? Compensation – Will Wall Street be able to hang on to its bonus culture Causes of the Crash – Is Housing really to blame? Emerging from the Recession – Will debt culture die? Is the G8 Dead? - Will Emerging markets lead the way in 2010 and beyond The future of Big Business – How the breakup of firms is reshaping the business landscape (1)Sessions in Financial Markets will allow participants to gain the core fundamentals to be able to follow the international trading markets (2)In People in the Markets sessions focus more on the individuals who are currently in positions of power and how they may influence the business environment. Students need to have a strong understanding of these personalities as it will lead them to better understand how policy (public and private) is being pursued. (3)Topics in Political Landscape deal with the ever growing presence of government in industry. In order to understand who is responsible for what, and why certain actors do what they do, an understanding of this interdepence is crucial (4)Sessions in Hot Market Topics is the Dynamic portion of the MarketSavvy program. Here, we look at hot topic s of the day (not yester-year) and try to debate what should, and should not happen. Note that this is merely a sample list, and will continually be added to as markets unfold. Introductory Topics Session Breakdown Introduction to Financial Markets – Main Institutions & Players Introduction to US National Banks – Divisions, Profitability & the Basics of Funding Introduction to Investment Banks – Divisions, Profitability & the Basics of Funding Country and Industry Indicators – Knowing the Sovereigns Advanced TopicsCore Courses.

Brief Bio

Shoeb Hosain Shoeb has an educational background of a Bachelors of Commerce from University of Toronto, and an MBA from Mcgill University. He is also an alumni at the University of Melbourne, Australia and University of Manchester, England. Professionally, he has over 8 years experience in the financial markets and over 5 years as a facilitator and consultant. He has worked with numerous clients at global financial institutions throughout the globe, advising clients like: HSBC (National Bank, United Kingdom) State Street, Cantor Fitzgerald ( Investment Managers/Brokers, USA) KPMG (Financial Consulting, Poland) ING, Allianz (Insurance, Western Europe) Investec (Capital Markets, South Africa) Financial Services Authority (Regulator, UK) Development Bank of Singapore (Wholesale Bank, Hong Kong) Shoeb has also been stationed in London UK, and has also lived in Spain and Dubai.