The recent inaugural LIXI Forum and AGM event can be described
from feedback by attendees as a great success. From LIXI’s perspective
the words satisfaction and motivation ring strong. Satisfaction that we presented
an event that our members derived great value from and motivation to do more
next time.
Looking back at the event, I realise how diverse our little corner
of the finance industry is and how many different types of organisations
are involved, not counting the tens of thousands of people employed
and contributing on daily basis.
Out intention was to have a program that was representative of
our membership and the industry as a whole and to create connections
between the activities that take place so that it all makes sense.
It helps to be aware of the position of counter-parties that we
do business with so we best meet their requirements for smoother
more efficient transactions. The format of the Forum encouraged
this and the positive feedback from members on the openness of
the event is motivation to continue along similar lines next year.
We start the next calendar year with two new Directors, see the
update in this newsletter, but I also want to take a few lines
to thank our departing Directors, Joe Sirianni with seven years
of valuable contribution and unwavering belief in the success of
LIXI and Malcolm Watkins who contributed in the expansion of awareness
of what LIXI is trying to achieve. I know for sure that they will
keep on supporting LIXI.
There will be more opportunities in 2008 to get together and
exchange views and ideas about LIXI and our industry.