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13th Annual Biotech and Specialty Pharmaceuticals Conference
December 1, 2009
The major biotech indexes are either matching or outperforming the S&P 500. At the beginning of October, the Nasdaq Biotech Stock Index (NBI) was up nearly 10% YTD and the AMEX Biotech Index (BTK) had gains of almost 40%. The S&P 500 was up approximately 10%.
The CEOs, CFOs, and other executives from some of the industry’s most innovative small- and micro-cap companies will discuss their plans to invent, develop, research, and market important new drugs, diagnostics, and delivery technologies.
Click here for more information and to register.
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Upcoming Conferences
All programs will be held at NYSSA (1177 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor, NYC) unless otherwise indicated.
Please note that beginning in January 2010, all NYSSA programs will be held at its new location: 1540 Broadway, 10th floor, New York, NY 10036.
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13th Annual Biotech and Specialty Pharmaceuticals Conference
Date/Time: December 1, 2009 | 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Registration/Fees:
Early Registration by November 17
Member $195 | Nonmember $295
Registration November 18–24
Member $265 | Nonmember $365
Credit: 1 CE/CPE
The biotech sector has rebounded off its Q1 lows of the year, but does the industry have what it takes to survive the long term? The major biotech indexes are either matching or outperforming the S&P 500. At the beginning of October, the Nasdaq Biotech Stock Index (NBI) was up nearly 10% YTD and the AMEX Biotech Index (BTK) had gains of almost 40%. The S&P 500 was up approximately 10%.
Don’t miss this chance to learn about opportunities in investing in specialty pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
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14th Annual Insurance Conference
February 8–9, 2010
Plus an optional workshop!
Insurance Company Financial Statements and Modeling
Balance sheet based companies, such as insurance companies, operate by different rules and methodologies based on the unique nature of their business. Learn insurance financial statement terminology and drivers and the differences between insurance and reinsurance, property and casualty insurance, and life and health insurance. Identify the major players along the insurance spectrum including retail brokers, wholesale brokers, MGAs, MGUs, and captive carriers.
Differentiate between the different types of premiums (direct, ceded, net, written, earned) on the income statement and understand loss triangles and the main differences between statutory vs GAAP accounting. Review key assets line items (premiums receivable, reinsurance recoverable, prepaid reinsurance premiums) on the balance sheet as well as the liabilities (loss and lae reserve, unearned premium reserve). Use valuation parameters of key insurance multiples (PE, book value, premium/surplus) to build a quick, simplified insurance model that summarizes selected items.
Stay tuned to www.nyssa.org for details.
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13th Annual Water Utility Industry Conference
Date/Time: December 2, 2009 | 8:30 a.m.–4:55 p.m.
Registration/Fees:
Early Registration by November 18
Member $195 | Nonmember $295
Registration November 19–25
Member $265 | Nonmember $365
Credit: 1 CE/CPE
Water stocks retreated in 2008, but have rebounded somewhat this year, even surpassing the broader market. The Janney Global Water Index of 60 global water stocks declined almost 63% during 2008, but finished the second quarter of 2009 up 20.32%, compared to the S&P 500’s gain of 13.35%. 51 of the 60 companies in the index experienced gains.
What does the future have in store for the water utilities industry? Do not miss this chance to meet industry insiders, including the CEOs, CFOs and other VIPs from the country’s leading water utility companies at this popular investment conference.
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MEMBER BENEFIT: PODCASTS
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Would you like to hear your favorite presentation again? Did you miss an industry conference presenter? Or were you just unable to attend? If you’re a NYSSA member, you’re in luck! NYSSA offers our members complimentary access to podcasts, PowerPoint presentations, and webcasts from many of our conferences and seminars. Click here for more information.
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