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An Introduction to theFINEX

Why theFINEX

ExhibitorsDate & Venue

FINEXRegistration

Ways toContact Us

IranGeneral Information

IranEconomic Advantages

Why Iran

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An Introduction to theFinance Industry and Investment Exhibition

The International Exhibition of Exchange, Bank & Insurance (Finance Industry and Investment Exhibition, “FINEX”) is the largest finance industry fair in the Middle East and one of the biggest of its kind in the world. In addition, Iran is a country of dynamic economy, where the east meets the west by a modern connection network.

The Seventh International Finance Industry and Investment Exhibition (FINEX) was held in Tehran - Iran from the 7th to the 10th of May, 2013.297 domestic and foreign companies active in the capital market, the money market and the insurance sector took part in the event. Also, attending the opening ceremony were ambassadors, high- ranking officials and financial directors and experts from a host of countries including Indonesia, South Korea, Canada, Georgia, Belarus, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq.

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About the Last Exhibition

Why the

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Finance Industry and Investment Exhibition

The International Exhibition of Exchange, Bank & Insurance (Finance Industry and Investment Exhibition, “FINEX”) is the largest finance industry fair in the Middle East and one of the biggest of its kind in the world. In addition, Iran is a country of dynamic economy, where the east meets the west by a modern connection network.

Iran is an important constituent of the ancient Silk Road. The country has an extremely advantageous position between Asia and Europe, between the Mediterranean, the Caspian and the Black seas playing an important role in international trade. Therefore all foreign participants and exhibitors who actively support this fair are welcomed and hope to hold the Eighth Fair even more successful than the last one.

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Exhibitors• Listed and active companies in securities and commodities exchanges,• Banks, financial and cred it institutions,• Brokerage companies and joint investment funds,• Investment companies,• Credit rating agencies,• Insurance and leasing companies,• Auditing firms,• Most active companies in IT, especially in finance and investment• Financial services providers,•All hardware and software providers and suppliers of financial sector, • Medias in the field of economics and investment.

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OrganizerSEO Information Dissemination & Services Co. (SIDSCO)

ExecutiveParsian Management Pouyanegar Co. (PM PCO)

Date & Venue

9th to 12th June 2014Tehran Permanent Exhibition Fairground

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FINEX RegistrationStand reservation on the 8th International Exhibition of Exchange, Bank & Insurance will be done electronically, so all participants may specify their selected stand as from 9:00 AM, 24 February 2014 via the official website of the fair at: www .iranfinex.com.

Registration Fees

The stand allocation in foreign currency according to sales approved by the joint stock company of exhibitions

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Registration Fees Table

TimeStand

Indoor constructed &Furnished

Early RegistraionUntil 10 March 2014(per m2 including %7VAT)

Normal RegistraionUntil 05 April 2014

(per m2 including %7VAT)

Late RegistraionUntil 05 May 2014

(per m2 including %7VAT)

Indoor not constructed

Outdoor area

€220 €240 €265

€214 €230 €250

€140 €155 €170 Payment details will be disclosed through the exhibition website.

A short registration guideline has put in this website; you will be informed how to register online. There are all information, rules and regulations in the exhibition website.

is detailed below. It is understood that any probable changes from JSC exhibitions will be communicated to interested parties.

Ways to

Contact Us

Visit the official website of the fair at:www .iranfinex.com.

If you have any question please do not hesitate to contact us via the following emails or alternatively phone numbers:+98 (0) 21 8867 9540 - 2

Mr. Hamid R. MalekiExecutive Manager of the Fairhr.maleki@iranfinex.comhr.maleki@pmpco.org

Mr. Karim KarimiHead, International DivisionPR & Int›l Affairs Dept.karim.karimi@seo.ir

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WhyIran

IranGeneral Information

Persia, as it may be referred to by ethnologists, is home to one of the world›s oldest major civilizations with historical and urban settlements dating back to 4000 BC. More than 75 million inhabitants make Iran as the 17th most populous country in the world. Iran›s area is more than 1,648,195 square kilometers which marks Iran as the eighteenth largest country in the world. If littoral States of the Caspian Sea to the North and Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman to the South considered Iran neighbors, after China, Iran has the most neighboring countries in the world. Farsi (Persian) is the official language, while English is now widely learned by young generation. Other languages and dialects are also spoken. Islam is the official religion of the country (99 percent), but other religions such as Christianity, Jewish and Zoroastrian are also respected by the Constitution. Iranian currency is Rial (IRR).

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IranGeneral Information

Strategic Position

Islamic Republic of Iran has been located in South- West Asia. The country neighbors with Turkey and Iraq in west, Afghanistan and Pakistan in East, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan in North and Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates and Oman in South through Persian Gulf and Oman Sea. Therefore, Islamic Republic of Iran, as a strategic country, has got common borders with states of ESCWA in South and West, SAARC in East and CIS and Caucasus as well as UNECE in North. The country is regarded as one of the richest countries in hydrocarbure reserves, so that it ranks the second for gas reserve and its export as well as the second for exporting crude oil in the world. According to the reports of the international institutions like the World Bank, Islamic Republic of Iran, with having more than 700 billion dollars GDP, scores the eighteenth out of twentieth outstanding economies, eighteenth and sixteenth for population and area respectively.

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Geographical advantages

• The Middle East market is a prime market opportunity for Iran’s non-oil exports Strategic location, surrounded by 15 land and sea neighbors, can serve as a lucrative trade and transit route in both north south and east-west directions,

• The 18th largest economy in the world by purchasing power parity (PPP).

Industrial advantage• The diversified economy and broad industrial base with over 40 industries directly involved in the Tehran Stock Exchange is the largest industrial base in the M ENA region

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Demographic advantages

• Resource-rich economy, • Labor-rich economy, • Young and educated population, • Large domestic market.

Technical advantages

• Developed infrastructure in transportation,• Extended telecommunications and energy.

Capital Market advantages

• Tax exemptions,• Economic incentives,• The 18th largest economy in the world by purchasing power parity (PPP).

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A Resource-Rich Economy

• Diversified, Hydrocarbon-rich Economy,• 4th largest oil producer in the World,• 2nd highest gas reserves in the World,• Ranks amongst the top 7 countries in producing 22 important agricultural products,• Diversified, Hydrocarbon-rich Economy,• 10th Country on Tourism Attractions and 5th on Ecotourism,• Largest industrial base in the MENA region,• One of the top producers of Zinc, Lead, Cobalt, Aluminum, Manganese and Copper in the world,• Having the largest and most diversified industries in the Middle East and North Africa Region.

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Economic Transformation based on the fifth Development Plan• 20 billion dollars of investment by the private sector and foreign investors in oil and gas industry,• Expanding international relations,• A twofold increase of the size of GDP of the country.

Vast privatization• 80% of State- owned assets should transfer to the private sector,• 40% of the transfer shall be made through the Justice Shares,• 40% of privatization shall be made through Tehran Stock Exchange,• The Government maintains the ownership of 20% of the assets and property,• Having finished the privatization process, the role of the government shall shrink from 80% to 40% of Growth Domestic Product.

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We are looking forward to meeting you in FINEX 2014.

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