Wilbur F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies

24th Annual Global Finance Association Conference

presented by

Hofstra UniversityFrank G. Zarb School of Business

andThe Institute of Real Estate at Hofstra University

Thursday and Friday, May 4 and 5, 2017 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Conference Directors: Dr. Ehsan Nikbakht and Dr. Andrew SpielerDepartment of Finance, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University

8-9 a.m. Conference Registration with Coffee/Refreshments Multipurpose Room, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Presentation of Conference Papers*

8 a.m. Buffet Breakfast Hofstra University Club, David S. Mack Hall, North Campus

8:30-9:50 a.m. Welcoming Remarks Dr. Manucheher Shahrokhi, Executive Director Global Finance Association

Introduction of Keynote Address Dr. Herman A. Berliner, Dean Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University

Keynote Address Global Economic Outlook for 2017 and Beyond Dr. Matthew D. Higgins, Economist and Vice President, Emerging Markets and International Affairs Group, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

10 a.m.-noon Presentation of Conference Papers* Noon-1:30 p.m. Luncheon and Keynote Address Hofstra University Club, David S. Mack Hall, North Campus

Welcoming Remarks Mark J. Lesko, Executive Dean Wilbur F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies, Hofstra University

Introduction of Keynote Address Dr. Janet Lenaghan, Vice Dean, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University

Luncheon Keynote Address Credit Risk: A Global Perspective Dr. Edward I. Altman, Professor Emeritus of Finance Leonard N. Stern School of Business, Kaufman Management Center

1:30-5 p.m. Presentation of Conference Papers*

PLEASE NOTE: Non-Hofstra faculty who submitted papers to the Global Finance Association (GFA) will register directly with the GFA and follow registration requirements.

*Papers will be presented throughout the conference. A schedule with times and locations will be available two weeks prior to the conference at hofstra.edu/breslin.

THURSDAY, MAY 4

FRIDAY, MAY 5

From Eastern Long Island: Take Northern State Parkway West to Meadowbrook Parkway South (exit 31A) or Southern State Parkway East to Meadowbrook Parkway North (exit 22N). Proceed on Meadowbrook Parkway to exit M4 (Hempstead Turnpike). Follow Hempstead Turnpike (Route 24) west to Hofstra, approximately 1.5 miles. Turn right at traffic light before second pedestrian bridge, entering North Campus. The Hofstra University Club is on your right; at the first stop sign, turn right and park.

From New York City: Take the Long Island Expressway East to exit 38, Northern State Parkway, to Meadowbrook Parkway South (exit 31A) or take Southern State Parkway East to Meadowbrook Parkway North (exit 22N). Proceed on Meadowbrook Parkway to exit M4 (Hempstead Turnpike). Follow Hempstead Turnpike (Route 24) west to Hofstra, approximately 1.5 miles. Turn right at traffic light before second pedestrian bridge, entering North Campus. The Hofstra University Club is on your right; at the first stop sign, turn right and park.

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Thursday and Friday, May 4 and 5, 2017Hofstra University Club, David S. Mack Hall North Campus

Hofstra UniversityWilbur F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studiesinvites you to join us for a conference presented byHofstra University Frank G. Zarb School of Business andThe Institute of Real Estate at Hofstra University

v Dr. Herman A. Berliner, Dean Frank G. Zarb School of Business

v Mark J. Lesko, Executive Dean Wilbur F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies

24th Annual Global Finance Association Conference

Wilbur F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies

24th Annual Global Finance Association Conference

presented by

Hofstra UniversityFrank G. Zarb School of Business

andThe Institute of Real Estate at Hofstra University

Admission is free; registration is required.

Name____________________________________

Company ________________________________

Address__________________________________

City, State, ZIP ____________________________

Email_____________________________________

To register, email breslin@hofstra.edu or mail or fax form to:

Wilbur F. Breslin Center for Real Estate StudiesOak Street Center

255 Hofstra UniversityHempstead, NY 11549-2550

Fax: 516-463-3907

Hofstra University is committed to extending equal opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status in employment and in the conduct and operation of Hofstra University’s educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. For more information, visit hofstra.edu/eoe.

q I will attend the Keynote Breakfast and Keynote Luncheon on May 5, 2017.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration is not required to attend Conference Paper Presentations. A complete schedule with date, time, location, presenter and paper title will be available two weeks prior to the conference at hofstra.edu/breslin.