NASAA Opens Registration for 24th Annual Public Policy Conference

The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) has now opened registration for its 24th Annual Public Policy Conference. This year’s conference, which brings together securities regulators, financial service industry representatives, consumer groups and policy makers, will be held at the Washington Court Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, April 28, 2009.

The conference begins with a luncheon and keynote address. The luncheon will be followed by two panel discussions, a featured speaker, and an ombudsman meeting. The panels will explore various proposals for restructuring the nation’s financial regulatory system and restoring investor confidence. 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.)

Registration forms may be downloaded from the NASAA website. All payments must be received by NASAA no later than March 27, 2009. Participants desiring hotel accommodations may contact the Washington Court Hotel at (202) 628-2100. Participants must book their reservations by March 27 and identify themselves as “NASAA Spring Conference” attendees in order to receive the special single occupancy rate of $299.00 plus tax per night.