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2009 was a challenging year for the global economy, and though 2010 should see increased growth, the road ahead is unpredictable. The Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KOCHAM) invites members and friends of The Korea Society to attend a seminar on the global economy and prospects for the U.S. dollar and Korean won in the year ahead with Jeffrey R. Shafer, vice chairman of global banking at Citi.
Prospects for the Global Economy and the Outlook for the U.S. Dollar and Korean WonJanuary 13, 2010 with Jeffrey R. Shafer Vice Chairman of Global Banking Citi Wednesday, January 13, 2010 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM - Reception and coffee 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM - Presentation Korea International Trade Association 460 Park Avenue (Between 57th and 58th Streets), 4th Floor To register for this program, please download, complete and return this registration form to KOCHAM by fax at (212) 644-0140 or by e-mail at admin@kocham.org before Monday, January 11. About the Speaker Jeffrey R. Shafer is the vice chairman of Citi’s Global Banking and senior Asia Pacific officer in New York, where he is responsible for key Asia Pacific government and corporate client relationships. Shafer was previously the head of Economic and Political Strategies.
Since joining the firm in February 1997, Shafer has worked with governments in Asia, Latin America and Europe on financial stabilization, liability management, debt issuance and privatization. In February 1999, he took on the role of head of privatization for the firm, and in 2003, became vice chairman of the Public Sector Group. While directing Citigroup’s privatization effort, he has personally worked closely with governments around the world, including France, Japan, Korea, India and China.
From 1993 to 1997, Shafer was assistant secretary and subsequently under secretary of the U.S.Treasury for International Affairs. At the Treasury Department, he was responsible for international economic and financial issues, focusing on strengthening economic growth and financial stability in both developed and developing countries, fostering financial market development and liberalization, and strengthening the IMF and multilateral development banks.
From 1984 until 1993, Shafer held a series of high-level positions at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Prior to the OECD, he served with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the Federal Reserve Board and the Council of Economic Advisors.
Shafer holds a B.A. in economics from Princeton University and M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees in economics from Yale University. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations
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