The 16th Annual Royal Fidelity Cayman Economic Outlook announced

(Grand Cayman): Royal Fidelity Merchant Bank & Trust Limited announced that it will be taking over the title sponsor position for the 2019 Cayman Economic Outlook “RFCEO” Conference, previously held by Fidelity Bank. The RFCEO will be held on Thursday, February 28th under the theme, “Dynamic New World: Braving the Turmoil”. The one day event will be held at the Kimpton Seafire Resort.

“We are embarking on an era of marked challenges”, says Michael Anderson, President of Royal Fidelity. “Political divisions and other tensions in the United States, triggered by the Trump administration’s preference for unilateral action can create diplomatic isolation, lead economists to wonder what role the US will play in the world over the next several years. Similarly, the European Union is still struggling to implement reforms to maintain its legitimacy. China too, is grappling with domestic political challenges.
Despite these issues, this new era also holds some unique opportunities. Medical technologies are advancing at an alarming rate. Today’s genetic revolution is such that DNA can be edited as easily as the words on a computer. Within this revolution, there lies potential cures to diseases, preservation of endangered species and even the solution for world hunger. The opportunities are endless but the risks are real. RFCEO’s theme is designed to address the challenges and opportunities that exist in this “new world” and help to chart the way forward.”

The conference’s keynote speaker is economist and author, Noreena Hertz. Her best-selling books, The Silent Takeover, IOU: The Debt Threat and Eyes Wide Open, are published in 23 countries. She is also a regular commentator in publications like The New York Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, The Financial Times and The Wall Street Journal. Other speakers include Ian Goldin, Founding Director and
Professor of Globalization and Development, University of Oxford, Andreas Ekstrom, Digital Revolution Journalist, Jamie Metzl, Biotechnology Futurist and Mark Mathews, Professional Surfer, Red Bull Athlete and motivational speaker.

Conference registration is now open with Early Bird rates through February 1st. Further details are available online at rfceo.ky.

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About Royal Fidelity CEO
The Cayman Economic Outlook is a one day conference that brings together a premier line up of leading thinkers to explore the local impact of global influences. Since 2004, CEO has become a much anticipated annual event with over 300 delegates attending each year. The conference has tackled various global economic issues since its inception to highlight the connection between international forces and local business practices.