NASAA Opens Registration for 25th Annual Public Policy Conference

The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) has now opened registration for its 25th Annual Public Policy Conference. The conference, which examines key public policy issues by bringing together securities regulators, financial service industry representatives, and consumer groups, will be held at the Washington Court Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, April 13, 2010.

The conference opens with a luncheon and keynote address. The luncheon will be followed by two panel discussions on the current regulatory reform debate with an emphasis on how smart regulation can strengthen the economy. A tentative agenda follows:

- Registration (11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
- Luncheon with Keynote Address (12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.)
- General Session (1:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.)
- Ombudsman Meeting (4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.)
- Reception (5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
Registration forms may be downloaded from conferences page on the NASAA website. Registration fees are $150.00 for federal government employees and $495.00 for representatives from the financial services industry and self regulatory organizations. Participants desiring hotel accommodations may contact the Washington Court Hotel at (202) 628-2100 and provide the reservation code "NASAA Spring Conference" in order to receive the special single occupancy rate of $299.00 plus tax per night.

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