Summary: Over the last three years, European equity markets have been severely punished, and many observers have made the case for Europe's economic disintegration. However, the fiscal and economic union remains largely intact today, and structural reforms have begun yielding results throughout the region. We believe Europe is now in a firmer position to withstand bouts of fear and volatility than it has been in recent history. In addition, we feel many companies in the continent represent compelling opportunities, as they have strong fundamentals despite investor risk aversion. Please join Barnaby Wilson, Portfolio Manager/Analyst on Lazard's European Equity team, as he examines the current investment environment and implications for investors Featured Speaker: Barnaby Wilson, CFA Director, Portfolio Manager/Analyst Lazard Asset Management Limited (London) Barnaby Wilson is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst on the European Equity team. He began working in the investment field in 1998. Prior to joining Lazard in 1999, he worked for Orbitex Investments. He became a member of the European Equity team in January 2006, graduating from the role of research analyst. Barnaby has a BA (Hons) in Mathematics and Philosophy from Balliol College, Oxford University.