Corporate Membership

Corporate
Membership
Contents
Proposition
LatinNews
Canning House has teamed up with LatinNews Consulting to provide
an unrivalled bespoke business-intelligence service for Canning House
Members and stakeholders.
Arko
Canning House works with a Brazilian partner, Arko Advice, to
provide members and stakeholders with access to high-quality
consultancy to help navigate what can be a complex political
and business environment.
Events
Corporate Membership
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Canning House Corporate
Membership Proposition
Mission
To be the UK’s leading forum for
informed comment, contacts and
debate on Latin American politics,
economy, and business.
To celebrate and promote awareness
in the UK of the languages, culture
and history of Latin America, Spain
and Portugal.
Membership Benefits
Insight
Political and economic developments and business
opportunities and threats
Networking
Business to government and business to business
Revenue Generation
Opportunities
Business to business and affinity
Affinity Group
Discounted access to services and products
Young Professionals/
Future Leaders
Access and Contacts
To government, authorities and business
Forum, networking and events
Credibility
Knowledge, market intelligence, research, navigation
and understanding
Alignment With Government’s
“Canning Agenda”
Influence
Broader and deeper business engagement with Latin America
On trade policy and regulatory issues
Trade Missions
Events
Easy access to trade missions to Latin America
Briefings, talks, seminars, lectures, conferences; ranging from
small and exclusive to large scale gala such as the Canning
Conference, Canning Lecture and Canning Dinner
Sponsorship Opportunities
Support for Canning House charitable activities and alignment
with Corporate Social Responsibility agenda
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Portuguese Lessons
For business executives
These benefits are available to all members but the delivery
and extent will depend on the membership package chosen.
Membership packages are designed to tailor the benefits to
member’s requirements but at every level, a bespoke element
of service is available.
Canning House Corporate Membership Proposition
Membership
Benefits
2014
Canning Circle
£
7500
/year +VAT
Premier
£
5000
/year + VAT
Partner
£
2500
/year + VAT
Overseas
£
1250
/year
Free Access
all Events
Priority Booking for
‘Select/Flagship’ Events
VIP Access
Free Access to other public
events (subject to availability)
Business BreakfastPriority Invitations
Private Briefings- One
annually by arrangement
“Latin American Economy &
Business” Monthly Report
Latin American Weekly Report
‘Brazil Briefing’- weekly update
and other Specialist papers
‘Canning Paper Briefings’ 9 papers
a year on Latin American Topics
Annual Canning Report
Bespoke Research for
agreed fee
1 Free per annum
Bespoke Consultancy for
agreed fee
Free use of Montgomery room
Invitation to
Canning Circle Dinner
Priority Sponsorship
Opportunities
Access to Webcasts, Podcasts
& selected Reports
Portuguese Classes at
Discounted Rates
Other Affinity Offerings
Priority Trade
Mission Invitations
Voice of Business Lobbying
Canning House Corporate Membership Proposition
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Canning House &
LatinNews Consulting
A Powerful Partnership for Bespoke
Business Intelligence
Canning House is the UK’s premier meeting place and networking organization for people and corporations with a serious political,
business, or cultural interest in Latin America. LatinNews Consulting is the research and consultancy division of Latin American
Newsletters, the leading source of specialist advisory reports on Latin America since 1967.
Canning House has teamed up with LatinNews
Consulting to provide an unrivalled bespoke
business-intelligence service for Canning House
Members. The powerful advantages that this
unique partnership brings for Canning House
Members include:
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Like Canning House, LatinNews is focused solely on
Latin America and the Caribbean, where it has nearly
50 years experience;
•
LatinNews draws on an unrivalled network of
correspondents and high-level political, diplomatic,
business, NGO, academic, and other sources
throughout the region;
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The LatinNews in-country network, which extends
to all 33 independent countries in the region,
is complemented by the highly experienced
LatinNews Consulting team of businessintelligence specialists. The LatinNews Consulting
team is comprised as follows:
The LatinNews Consulting team is comprised as follows:
Directors of Business Intelligence – Dr Simon King &
JKC de Courcy
Head of Political & Security Affairs Jon Farmer
Head of Economic & Business Affairs Eileen Gavin
Head of In-country Networks (Mexico & South America)
Gunther Baumgarten
Head of In-country Networks (Central America & the
Caribbean) Sarah Sheldon
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External experts
In-Country Networks
Correspondents
Affiliates
Sources & contacts
LatinNews
Business Intelligence
Often answers to questions on critical issues concerning
individuals, investments, and strategic decisions can best be
gained only from direct access to well-informed contacts on
the ground.
All LatinNews’ affiliates operate independently and exercise
discretion in leveraging their own contacts. In order to ensure
complete objectivity, they are never aware of the commissioning
client’s identity nor of the identities of others in the network.
LatinNews supplies information in response to specific
questions posed by clients, and it obtains these answers through
its regional intelligence network. The network is headed by incountry affiliates who are personally known to LatinNews, who
are tried and tested in their work, and who are well-connected,
trusted, and discreet at gathering intelligence for the benefit of
the commissioning client.
Information gathered from the network is assessed and
corroborated by LatinNews’ in-house business-intelligence
specialists to provide confidential, tailored insight to corporations,
financial institutions, and governments.
While no project is ever exactly the same, the
LatinNews methodology is broadly similar for
each and comprises::
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Discussions with the client to identify the specific
project requirements.
•
Preliminary consultations with the LatinNews
network to establish the resources required for a
successful fulfilment of the requirements.
•
Submission of a proposal to the client to be followed
by discussions, modifications, and formal approval.
• The fulfilment process entails four phases:
1. Background research and expert consultations;
2. The selection and deployment of affiliates
best placed to gain on-the-ground, informed views
from high-level sources in relation to the
client’s requirements;
3. The assessment, reconciliation, and crossverification by the LatinNews’ in-house business
intelligence analysts of the information received
from the network, and the consolidation of this
intelligence into an actionable Report;
4. Submission of the Report to the client to be
followed by face-to-face discussions, follow-up
enquiries, and clarifications.
Client confidentiality is strictly maintained at all times. This includes any information that a client shares with LatinNews in respect of their
business. All information obtained from or for clients is treated with absolute discretion.
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Recent Projects
Below are the outlines of four recent LatinNews Consulting
projects, including their scope, affiliates deployed, and
sources consulted:
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Agri-business investment: A complex
enquiry into issues surrounding a
major agri-business investment and an
associated dispute over land title in a South
American country. The attitudes of the
key protagonists (activists, government
officials, politicians, administrators, jurists)
were investigated, along with the prospects
for a compromise resolution of the
legal dispute.
This was a three-stage project involving extensive
in-country investigations. Four local affiliates were
deployed, and sources consulted for this
project included:
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A former High Court judge
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A senior jurist who has served on international
tribunals
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Several senior lawyers specialising in
administrative and land law
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A high level practitioner of administrative law
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A lobbyist for the agri-business industry
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A prominent investor in Latin American agribusiness
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Another prominent member of the agribusiness sector
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A local industry specialist
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A political adviser to the former
Minister of Agriculture
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A former official close to the
country’s president
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A lawyer and adviser to a former president
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A former finance ministry official
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A high-ranking land agency official
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A former cabinet minister
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A senior Western diplomat based locally
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A senior ruling party politician
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A well-connected political analyst
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A senior official with the constitutional court
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A former high ranking local intelligence official
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The secretary of a section within the
constitutional court
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Another source with connections to the
intelligence services.
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An academic specialising in the workings of
the constitutional court
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Infrastructure company: A basic ‘redflag’ due diligence enquiry into 30-plus
Latin American subsidiaries of a major
European infrastructure company for a
potential investor.
This enquiry was conducted using Spanish-speaking
open-source research specialists and a specialist creditchecking agency.
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Power-generation company: An
enquiry into the commercial
prospects of a local power-generation
company in a small Latin American
economy on behalf of a potential investor.
This was a two-stage project with a substantial
initial report and follow-up due-diligence on the
chief executive. Three in-country affiliates were
deployed, and sources consulted for this
project included:
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A senior official with the Inter-American
Development Bank
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A former senior government official specialising in
the energy sector
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A locally-based energy consultant
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The head of a country’s generator consortium
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A prominent locally-based lawyer
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Defence-sector company: A ‘red-flag’
due diligence enquiry covering seven
Latin American countries into the
reputation of a US-based defence contractor
and its directors.
Five in-country affiliates were deployed, and
sources consulted for this project included:
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A senior in-country IMF official
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A government official who knows the chief
executive
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A longstanding consultant to the energy sector
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A senior executive at one of the country’s
largest generators
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A former industry supervisor
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A current government official close to the
president
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An executive with a local
electricity-distribution company
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A consultant to the government on energy matters
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A senior Western diplomat based locally
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Executive with a private sector
generation company
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A recently retired Chilean army general
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Other sources in the Chilean military
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A director of the National Committee of Space
Activities in Buenos Aires
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A Western defence company executive in Buenos
Aires
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An officer in the Argentine navy
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An executive at a Miami-based security company
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A current Miami-based FBI officer
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A Colombian government official
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A former executive of a US security company now
owned by a major European defence contractor
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A well respected Colombia expert on defence and
security issues
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Several officers in the command-and-control
section of the Brazilian defence forces
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A retired Colombian Army colonel
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A director of a Brazilian Chamber of Commerce
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A member of the Colombian State Institute for
Surveillance and Private Security
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An official in Brazil’s department of security
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A former director of the Brazilian subsidy of a major
US defence contractor
A member of the Honduran government´s drug
trafficking directorate (DLCN),
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Several Honduran army officers
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An officer in the border control division of the
Brazilian Federal Police
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The recently departed chief of the
Honduras armed
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A commander in the Santiago Police
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Pricing & Timing
Each project is priced on the basis of a line-by-line
assessment of the resources required to provide a reliablysourced, fully-assessed and verified report that answers in
full the client’s needs.
Work commences on acceptance of a Proposal and is
completed and delivered within the specified number of
working days. In some exceptional cases, a report can be
produced within 48 hours. More usually a project will take
around 20 working days.
A highly complex and sensitive assignment might cost
up to £60,000. More usually, assignments tend to cost
between £15,000 and £35,000, although a simple ‘redflag’ check might cost as little as £3,000.
Payment Terms
A deposit of 50% of the total fee becomes due upon appointment, payable within ten days of receipt of invoice. A balancing
invoice is issued upon completion and is payable within 30 days.
LatinNews Consulting
c/o Intelligence Research Ltd
61 Old Street
London EC1V 9HW
Phone: + 44 (0)20 7251 0012
Fax: + 44 (0)20 7253 8193
Email: [email protected]
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LatinNews
Legal
LatinNews affiliates are directed to collect information that
(a) is contextual only and (b) in any event does not lead to
a restriction on trading by a recipient of a report in publicly
quoted securities or otherwise constitute an offence under
any insider dealing or market abuse legislation, in particular,
but not limited to, the UK Criminal Justice Act 1993 and/or
the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, or equivalent
provisions relevant to any jurisdiction in which a recipient
may operate (collectively “Applicable Legal Restrictions”).
The Client acknowledges, by the Client’s acceptance of a
‘Proposal’, that LatinNews will prepare the Report on the
understanding that (a) it is to provide to the Client with
contextual information only and (b) it is to be used by the
Client in compliance with Applicable Legal Restrictions.
By the Client’s acceptance of the Proposal, the Client also
acknowledges that it is the Client’s responsibility to ensure,
and agree to take such steps to ensure, that the Report is
used by the Client (c) only for the Client’s internal purposes
and (d) in compliance with all Applicable Legal Restrictions.
In furtherance of clause (c), without LatinNews’ prior
consent, the Client shall not copy, display, disclose, forward
or otherwise distribute, in any form, the Report, in whole
or in part, to any person outside the Client’s organisation
or to any person within the Client’s organisation other
than those subject to confidentiality obligations who
are informed of the confidential nature of the Report
and its contents.
LatinNews’ reporting is intended to help professional
investors analyse potential investment opportunities
identified or otherwise originated by such investors.
Neither the Report nor any information contained therein
is intended to constitute investment advice. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, LatinNews does
not express any opinion or recommendation as to whether
the Client should buy, hold, sell or hedge the securities of
any particular company (whether or not mentioned in the
Report). LatinNews makes no representation or warranty as
to the accuracy, validity or completeness of the information
contained in the Report, and the Client assumes the full
risk and responsibility for use of such information.
LatinNews will process the data that we obtain in the
course of preparing the Report in accordance with the
Client’s instructions and on the Client’s behalf.
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What is Arko Advice?
Arko Advice is a political consultancy and public affairs company
headquartered in Brasília. It was founded as Murillo de Aragão
Consultoria in 1982 and now has 6 offices in 3 countries
employing over 50 people.
Arko Advice is a consulting firm with a difference. Three
decades of experience have left Arko uniquely positioned to
understand and analyse the complexities of the Brazilian political
environment and with the contacts to ensure unparalleled
insight into the inner workings of the political process of Latin
America’s largest economy. Few can match Arko’s depth and
breadth of expertise when it comes to analysing the key issues in
Brazil that will affect your business or investments.
Arko’s work covers all major sectors and our client base
incorporates many globally recognised companies including:
Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Rio Tinto, MasterCard, John Deere, J.P.
Morgan, Hyundai, Nokia, Red Bull and Bayer.
What Do We Do?
Legislative Risk Analysis
Public Policy Analysis
Analysis of content, timeframes and implications of legislation
passing through Congress.
Monitoring and analysis of decisions in Congress and the
Executive Branch with respect to specific policies.
Crisis Management
Assisting organisations deal with major events that threaten to
harm the business, its stakeholders or its reputation.
Political Conjuncture Analysis
Analysis and information about political, national and financial
institutions. We also cover national companies, foreign entities
and trade associations. We prepare a wide range of prospective
scenarios and provide daily, weekly and monthly newsletters
across all main sectors. Reports available in English,
Portuguese and Spanish.
Strategic Communications
Institutional communication and planning strategies for
companies and associations who need to position themselves
before the public, the press and authorities at the federal, state
and municipal level. Arko has the expertise and experience to
design and implement communication strategies that produce
tangible results.
Lectures on Contemporary
Brazilian and Latin
American Politics
Murillo de Aragão gives lectures and conference calls in Brazil
and abroad about the political situation in Brazil and Latin
America. Annually participates in events in the Council of the
Americas and Latin Source Conference, both in New York.
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Bespoke Reports
Creation of bespoke reports on a wide variety of subjects.
Regulatory and Parliamentary
Monitoring
Monitoring of regulatory (decisions, decrees, resolutions and
regulations) and legislative issues (bills, proposed constitutional
amendments, hearings and presidential vetoes).
Qualitative Research
Arko Advice conducts political research and produces opinion
polls. Utilising Arko’s extensive contacts on the ground in
Brazil to get first hand material from decision makers, senators,
representatives and influential civil servants.
Influence/Stakeholder Mapping
Arko has the capacity to map key stakeholders in important
industries within Brazil and across Latin America. Using visual
aids, Arko can clearly illustrate the links between businessmen
and politicians and effectively show clients where the true
influence and power lies.
Brazil Bulletin
The Brazil Bulletin is a five page weekly newsletter that
is aimed at UK and European businesses. It explains and
discusses the implications of the most important political and
macroeconomic events that could affect firms with operations
or investments in Brazil.
Arko Advice
What Our Clients Say About Us
Good political risk analysis is
about preparing you for the
unexpected in Brazilian politics. Arko
Advice is at the top of this game”.
Luiz Felipe Lampreia, former foreign minister of Brazil (1995-2001)
In a democratic and pluralist
society, understanding of
legislative and executive dynamics is an
important tool for a corporation such as
ours, that has a long-term commitment
with the country. The situational analysis
produced daily by Arko Advice is also an
excellent thermometer of the political
atmosphere in Brasília. For these reasons
we have chosen Arko Advice as one of
our strategic partners”.
Emílio Umeoka, Microsoft President (Asia)
In a democratic and pluralist
society, understanding of
legislative and executive dynamics is an
important tool for a corporation such as
ours, that has a long-term commitment
with the country. The situational analysis
produced daily by Arko Advice is also an
excellent thermometer of the political
atmosphere in Brasília. For these reasons
we have chosen Arko Advice as one of
our strategic partners”.
Arminio Fraga Neto, former President of the Brazilian Central Bank
and Chief Investment Officer at Gávea Investimentos
Arko Advice is a key source in
understanding Brazilian politics.
Their analyses and interviews with toplevel sources constitute a necessary
guideline to understanding what goes on
in Brasília”.
Luiz Felipe Lampreia, former foreign minister of Brazil (1995-2001)
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Event Overview 2014
Breakfast Briefing: “Latin America:
The Year Ahead”
Richard Lapper offers a perspective for the coming year across the region, informed by LatAm
Investor’s most recent consumer and investment research.
Canning Paper Briefing: “Elections 2014”
First of 10 briefings aligned with the 16-page Canning Paper released a week earlier. The first
Paper and briefing is on ‘Elections 2014’, looking at the potential shifting of power this year.
‘An Update On Peru’: 20 Years On
20 years since Peru’s last constitution was enacted Canning House looks at the status quo of
the country and how it has developed during this time in terms of recent political history and
current economic situation and opportunity for investment.
Breakfast Briefing with the British
Ambassador to Dominican Republic,
Steven Fisher
An update on the political and economic climate as well as opportunities for UK
companies in the DR.
Mexico Peace Index 2013
Highlighted events are corporate members only; on occasion Canning House reserves the right to invite prospective members
to these events to introduce them to Canning House’s membership offering.
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Events Overview 2014
Breakfast Briefing with the British
Ambassador to Brazil, Alex Ellis
An update on the political and business climate as well as opportunities for UK
companies in Latin America’s largest economy.
Ecuador Today: Challenges, Diversity
and Stability
Chair and welcome from Baroness Gloria Hooper, Chairman, All-Party Parliamentary British-Latin America Group. Panellists: William Lee, Economist Intelligence Unit, H.E. Dr Juan Falconi Puig,
Ecuadorian Ambassador to London.
Legalisation of Marijuana in Uruguay – A
positive step?”
An expert panel will discuss this important issue. It includes, Danny Kushlick, Head of External
Affairs at Transform Drug Policy Foundation; Lisa Sánchez, Programme Manager based in
Mexico City for Mexico Unido Contra la Delincuencia; and John Everard, former UK Ambassador
to Uruguay.
Canning Paper Briefing: The Pacific
Alliance vs Mercosur
A comparison of the two main free trade/political agreements in Latin America - Mercosur and
the Pacific Alliance. Economist and freelance journalist, Andrew Thompson.
Latin American Business Forum at London
Business School
Canning House sponsored this year’s Forum and our CEO chaired one of the panels. Members
and prospective members were offered complimentary tickets (price £60).
Doing Business in Bolivia: Opportunities for
British Companies
UK launch of a report commissioned by the British Embassy in La Paz which details
opportunities for UK trade and investment, particularly in energy, mining and consumer goods.
Highlighted events are corporate members only; on occasion Canning House reserves the right to invite prospective members
to these events to introduce them to Canning House’s membership offering.
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An Update on the Colombian Peace Talks /
Congressional Election Analysis
with Javier Ciurlizza, International Crisis Group.
What is the importance of CELAC to
Latin America?
After the recent summit in Havana Cuba, our panel attempts to answer this question.
With Dr Emily Morris, UCL, and Dr Joshua Simon, KCL.
Breakfast Briefing: by HMA to Mexico,
Duncan Taylor CBE
The Ambassador, who has been in post for 6 months, will discuss Mexico’s political and
economic climate as well as the opportunities and challenges for British trade and investment
in Latin America’s second largest economy.
Breakfast Briefing: Opportunities in an
emerging markets crisis – Latin America in
the next five years
With Tony Volpon, Managing Director, Nomura, the global investment bank.
Canning Paper Briefing: Latin America Free
Trade Agreements – A Stock Take
An analysis of the variety of different agreements between countries and blocs. Presented by
Dr Emily Morris, Research Associate and Lecturer in Economic Development, UCL Institute of
the Americas.
El Salvador Votes 2014
Analysing the results with Jon Farmer, Senior Editor from LatinNews, and Clare Dixon
from CAFOD.
Highlighted events are corporate members only; on occasion Canning House reserves the right to invite prospective members
to these events to introduce them to Canning House’s membership offering.
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Events Overview 2014
The Colombia - Nicaragua Maritime
Border Dispute
The event will be an analysis of the dispute in light of last year’s ruling in the Hague which
awarded Colombia a small group of islands but gave Nicaragua a large area of maritime territory.
Conversatorios de Paz #6:
Additional seminar to the series discuss the latest round of peace negotiations between the
Colombian government and the FARC.
Breakfast Briefing: A discussion of key
current issues with the new Colombian
Ambassador to the UK, Nestor Osorio
An update on the political and economic climate as well as opportunities for UK companies in
Colombia, as well as his insight into elections and the peace processto Uruguay.
Book Discussion: Genocide and
International Relations:
Martin Shaw’s new book is a radical departure from the mainstream of comparative genocide
studies. Instead of focusing on genocides as domestic processes it explores clusters of
genocidal episodes in different geopolitical contexts.
Breakfast Briefing: Brazil Unleashed – the
challenge of international growth
Breakfast Briefing with Armen Ovanessoff, Senior Research Fellow at Accenture.
Mexico Business Outlook
In partnership with the Mexican Chamber of Commerce we will be looking at the Pact for
Mexico and the Reforms in order to understand what this means for Mexico in the coming
years. 2 sessions of panellists will discuss why we should be investing in Mexico.
Highlighted events are corporate members only; on occasion Canning House reserves the right to invite prospective members
to these events to introduce them to Canning House’s membership offering.
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Costa Rican Elections Analysis:
An expert discussion of the results of the Costa Rican presidential elections with Diego
Sánchez-Ancochea, Lecturer in the Political Economy of Latin America at the University
of Oxford.
Shell Scenarios
Shell Scenarios ask ‘what if?’ questions to explore alternative views of the future and create
plausible stories around them. They consider long-term trends in economics, energy supply
and demand, geopolitical shifts and social change as well as the motivating factors that
drive change.
Deputy PM Nick Clegg to give a Breakfast
Briefing on his recent visit to Colombia
and Mexico
Outlook for Argentina within the Current
Global Macroeconomic Context
An event with Walter Molano on the economic state of Argentina and how it can improve and
optimise the resources at its disposal.
Breakfast Briefing with Diego Arria
Canning House is delighted to welcome Dr Diego Arria to give a breakfast briefing on the
current political and economic situation in Venezuela, and how it affects opportunities
for business.
The Nicaraguan Interoceanic Canal: Dream
or Reality?” a talk by the Minister for Public
Policies and Presidency Dr Paul Oquist
Highlighted events are corporate members only; on occasion Canning House reserves the right to invite prospective members
to these events to introduce them to Canning House’s membership offering.
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Events Overview 2014
Chavez Legacy Conference:
A half day conference to discuss the domestic, regional and global legacies of former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. Speakers include Ken Livingstone and Argentine Ambassador to the
UK, Alicia Castro.
Breakfast Briefing with Rosendo Fraga
Canning house is delighted to welcome Rosendo Fraga to give a business breakfast on the
current political and business climate in Argentina, and the outlook for the medium and long
term future.
Briefing with Ambassador to Cuba, HE
Mr Tim Cole
We are very pleased to invite corporate members to a round-table briefing meeting with the
British Ambassador to Cuba, HE Mr Tim Cole. The event will be chaired by Lord Hutton,
Chairman of the Cuba Initiative and is being held in association with the Cuba Initiative.
Panama Elections 2014:
Analysing the result: With current president Ricardo Martinelli constitutionally barred from
running again, there will definitely be a new President of Panama after this year’s general
election. Polls suggest that and Partido Revolucionario Democratico candidate, Juan Carlos
Navarro, and Juan Carlos Varela of Partido Panameñista, are leading the way but there are seven
candidates in total.
Andrew Powell researcher at the IDB to present his 2014 macroeconomic report on
challenges in Latin America. Chairing this event is Richard Lapper, Principal FT Confidential
at the Financial Times.
Partnering for Prosperity Business
Networking Event
Networking opportunity with all British Ambassadors to Latin America, all Latin American
Ambassadors in the UK and Canning House corporate members and partners. Sessions of
panellists will discuss why we should be investing in Mexico.
Highlighted events are corporate members only; on occasion Canning House reserves the right to invite prospective members
to these events to introduce them to Canning House’s membership offering.
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Canning Paper Briefing: Latin America and
China – the commercial and
strategic implications
Roundtable with Mr Javier Illescas, Executive
Director of Proinversion (Peru)
A reception to mark the European launch
of TECHO
A youth-led non-profit organisation present in Latin America and the Caribbean.
UK – Latin America Co-operation in Education
and Innovation
With David Willetts MP, Minister of State for Universities to discuss recent trips to Latin America
and bilateral agreements.
Lord Mayor’s Debrief on Latin America
Following a recent visit to Latin America the Lord Mayor of London will give a de-brief to
corporate members of Canning House.
Brazil post-games: a look ahead from a
politico-legal perspective
Lex Anglo-Brasil and Canning House have the pleasure of inviting corporate members to an
exclusive event where the former British Ambassador to Brazil Mr Alan Charlton and dual
national barrister Frederico Singarajah will deliver a talk on the politico-legal future of Brazil.
Highlighted events are corporate members only; on occasion Canning House reserves the right to invite prospective members
to these events to introduce them to Canning House’s membership offering.
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Colombian Presidential Election Analysis
Expert panel includes Eduardo Posada Carbo, University of Oxford, Anna Gilmour, Aegis, and
Andrei Gomez-Suarez, Researcher at Sussex University.
Young Diplomats Forum in Queretaro, Mexico
Canning House is sponsoring the Young Diplomats Forum which attracts exceptionally bright
and accomplished future leaders from across the globe to engage the key stakeholders in a
crucial time in their careers.
International Festival for Business 2014
Canning House, in partnership with LATIA and with the support of Santander, is the investment promotion agency for Latin America during the first week of the International Festival of
Business in Liverpool. We will have a presence in the IFB Hub and we’ll be running seminars and
workshops to showcase Latin America as a destination for British trade and investment.
Canning Paper Briefing: Central America –
overlooked opportunities
Canning Paper Briefing: Understanding
Security in Latin America
In Peru Roadshow 2014
Highlighted events are corporate members only; on occasion Canning House reserves the right to invite prospective members
to these events to introduce them to Canning House’s membership offering.
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Canning Paper Briefing: ColombiaWhere now?
Canning Conference 2014
Each year we host our Canning Conference to provide an update and in depth discussion on
Latin America.
Not member only, but other corporates are charged.
The Destiny of the Incas
Responsible for the vastest South-American empire in the 15th century, the Incas became
local chiefs during the Spanish colonial period. After the Independence of Peru in 1821 they
disappear from view. What happened to them? Are there still Inca descendants today, where do
they live and what do they do?
Canning Lecture 2014
Each year a head of state or government from Latin America or Iberia delivers the Canning
Lecture focussed around the relationship between Latin American, Iberia and the
United Kingdom.
The Return of Bachelet – Change for Chile?
An evaluation of the return of Bachelet and the likelihood of the change in policy and direction
for Chile now and in the coming years.
Canning Paper Briefing: Mexico – Assessing
Pena Nieto’s First Two Years
Highlighted events are corporate members only; on occasion Canning House reserves the right to invite prospective members
to these events to introduce them to Canning House’s membership offering.
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Events Overview 2014
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