Global Financial Services Center

Under the leadership of Director John Mathis, Ph.D., the Thunderbird Global Financial Services Center concentrates on developing, analyzing and disseminating strategic intelligence related to the global finance industry. Currently, the Center offers programs in

Upcoming Programs

The Thunderbird Global Financial Services Center is regularly and actively developing new programs for business professionals with a concentration on leadership and strategy in the globalization of financial services; identification and management of foreign exchange exposure and risks; global wealth management; global fixed income management; and private equity and alternative assets.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

• Bank Management Workshop – Managers from small and medium-sized banks are invited to participate in this two-day workshop on credit analysis and loan portfolio management, funding and asset liability management, and regulatory changes and risk management.
• Inside Trade Finance – This management seminar addresses all aspects of financing exports and imports, including integrating associated risks.
• Foreign Exchange Exposure and Risk Management – Senior managers at corporations create foreign exchange exposure, simply as a cost of doing international business. However, these same managers must be able to identify and manage the potential risk of that exposure. This executive seminar course offers insight into strategies for mitigating such risk.
• January 9 to 14, 2011 – Microfinance Development Organizations and Global Business: Best Practices and Cutting-Edge Initiatives, Washington, D.C. – Learn about the myriad of contemporary issues and practices facing developmental organizations today.
• Bank Directors' Institute – New Banking Regulations Conference is tentatively scheduled for November 10-11, 2010. The venue details are coming soon.

For more information about these upcoming programs, contact Dr. Mathis directly at john.mathis@thunderbird.edu or 602 978-7168.

News Stories & Publications

• Advice for Rebels from ING Direct
  According to ING Direct Chairman and President Arkadi Kuhlmann, corporate rebels who want to make a difference in society with game-changing enterprises need to focus on creating sustainable value for their customers. Kuhlmann spoke to 100 Thunderbird students, faculty and staff on Sept. 18 at the invitation of the Thunderbird Finance Association, led by Professor F. John Mathis, Ph.D., and students in his investment banking class.
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  The Global Financial Services Center recently launched its Foreign Exchange Exposure identification and risk management workshop for senior managers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  
  "Maximize Your Multiple: 10 Essentials to Enhance Shareholder Value," by Garry Barnes, Executive in Residence, Thunderbird Global Financial Services Center.
  
• KFNN Interview
  Professor John Mathis, Ph.D., discusses International trade figures for the month of August.
  October 9, 2009
  Listen to KFNN Interview »

Contact Us

F. John Mathis, Ph.D.
Director, Thunderbird Global Financial Services Center
john.mathis@thunderbird.edu
Tel: +1 602 978-7545
Fax: +1 602 978-7950

Thunderbird School of Global Management
1 Global Place
Glendale, AZ  85306