Seminar on protecting your capital in challenging times

BUSINESS people in Tuam and environs will be interested in a timely seminar being hosted in Tuam on Wednesday March 7 by Hardiman Life and Pensions Ltd in association with the Chamber of Commerce. Economist Jim Power, a frequent media contributor and author of 'Picking Up the Pieces' will deliver the keynote address at the seminar entitled 'Protecting your Capital â€â€ Guiding you through Challenging Times'. The seminar which will also feature contributions from Terence Deacon, Senior Investment Manager with Zurich Life, and Daniel Hardiman, Chartered Accountant and Financial Advisor, is designed to inform individuals about how the global economic outlook impacts your pension and investments. [private] Current investment analysis and future trends will be discussed and attendees will have an opportunity to participate in a question and answer session following the main addresses. It will be an ideal opportunity to get an up-to-the-minute picture of what's going on in financial markets and gain a greater appreciation of the options open to you in these challenging times. Chamber President John Stapleton said 'We feel that the more up-to-date and objective information people have about the state of investment markets, the better. There's still a lot of insecurity and uncertainty among business people and that's why we're associated with this seminar. It will inform people on a local basis and allow them to get together and explore options with people who specialise in this area.' Pat Hardiman of Hardiman Life and Pensions said 'At times like this a great need exists for enlightened analysis of financial markets so we're happy to be facilitating Jim Power and Terence Deacon to come to Tuam to share their knowledge.' Key Topics for discussion will be: â€Â¢ Irish, European and Global Economic outlook â€Â¢ What might a Euro break-up mean for your capital? â€Â¢ Interest Rates outlook for 2012 â€Â¢ Investment Markets: Current and Predictions for 2012 â€Â¢ Question and answer session. The short seminar which will last about 1 hour and 15 minutes takes place in The Corralea Court Hotel, The Square, Tuam on Wednesday, March 7 at 6.15 p.m. Light refreshments will be served from 6 pm. Limited spaces are available so if you wish to attend, please rsvp to info@hardimans.ie, iryna@tuamchamber.com or call 093 70007 or 087 2573941. [/private]