News concerning the ABS industry is increasingly garnering media and political coverage. What was the vocabulary and knowledge of few has become common vernacular. Average citizens openly debate the mortgage industry's lending standards, and how the packaging of these securities for subsequent sale has damaged investor confidence and spread to the broader economy.

Nevertheless, securitization is a valuable and essential technology, and we must gather together as an industry to begin the rebuilding process and to strengthen its foundation.

IMN's ABS East®, this October 19-22 in Hollywood, Florida comes at an opportune time for ABS professionals to convene and discuss strategies for recovery. The program agenda will be thoroughly vetted by IMN's Global Advisory Board.

2008 Coverage will include:

• Pricing and Valuation Strategies for Distressed Debt
• Transparency and Rebuilding Investor Confidence
• Industry Leaders Speak Out: ABS 2009 and Beyond

Not only will IMN's ABS East®, feature a timely and informative education program, the recently renovated conference venue, the Fontainebleau, provides delegates with a multitude of networking opportunities, including ample space for one-on-one investor meetings.

ABS East® delegates will also be able to use IMN's unique on-site meeting tool, DirectConnect, to access the advance attendee list and schedule client meetings. Following last years' success, ABS East will once again feature on-site speed-dating session, for issuers and investors.

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ABS EAST 2008