Event report Financial Debate: 4 Chief Economists and their Vision on 2012 17 January 2012, ING Headquarters, Brussels

For those who couldn't attend, all presentations are available via this link. Pictures can be found via this link. In January 2012, the alumni of MFM and MCCF organized the 3rd edition of their annual Macro-Economic Debate. Once again, a growing number of over 240 participants had the opportunity to learn about the major economic topics which will impact our perspectives in business for the coming years. 4 Chief Economists were able to provide the audience the broadest, unbiased insights: Mr. Peter Vanden Houte (ING), Mr. Edwin De Boeck (KBC), Mr. Frank Lierman (Dexia) and Mr. Bart Van Craeynest (Petercam). To allow clear-cut answers, moderator Alain Deneef (Head of Thematic Investments, Bank Degroof) directed the debate and involved the audience to bring in the wisdom of the crowds. The interconnected themes this year ranged from banks over the perilous state of government budgets and the role of supranational organizations. After the event, in the stunning promises of sponsoring partner ING, further discussions were possible at the networking reception. Vlerick MFM Alumni is looking forward to seeing you again early 2013. By Kurt Huyghe (SLFM 2004), President Vlerick MFM Alumni