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Feb 17, 2010
Maria Rabiasz, MBA, Senior Director, Canadian Structured Finance Ratings

Robert Palombi, Director, Fixed Income Research, Standard and Poor’s Canada
 

Canadian Corporate Credit & Securitization Market Update and Outlook
Jan 20, 2010
Tammy G. Thompson, CA, Ernst & Young

Treasury Implications of IFRS - Now and in the Future
An overview of IFRS and the Treasury implications to Canadian public companies.
Nov 25, 2009

Moderator:
Todd Hirsch, Senior Economist with ATB Financial

Panel Members:
Christopher Rupkey, Chief Financial Economist, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ

Michael Gregory, Managing Director and Chief Economist, BMO Capital Markets

Jacques Marcil, Senior Economist, Canada West Foundation

Global Economic Forum

Our economic panel discusses the developments occurring in the world economy, from global, national and regional perspectives, and represent a diverse range of expertise.
 
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Oct 21, 2009 William MacLachlan, Director, Pas Chairman & Senior Portfolio Manager; Mawer Investment Management LTD Investment Outlook for 2009/2010  
Sept 16, 2009 Victor Panlilio, Marketing Director, Worley Parsons Canada Ltd

There were many requests for web addresses mentioned in Victor Panlilio's presentation on Sept 16th. Victor will be providing a "clean sheet" outlining best practices and a handout of his presentation in the near future. In the meantime here are some of the websites mentioned:

http://www.ted.com (ideas worth sharing - lots of them)
http://www.academicearth.org (free university lectures)
http://www.glassdoor.com(rate your employer)
http://qik.com/ (stream live video from your mobile)
http://www.lutw.org(supported by WP and WP I&E staff)
http://www.kiva.org(microfinance for the developing world)
http://www.cluetrain.com(what businesses need to 'get')
Gen X vs. Gen Y - A humorous and informative look at how we need to recognize both the differences and similarities in Gen X and Gen Y  
May 22, 2009 Larry Pollock, President and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Western Bank Mr. Pollock will discuss how the current global financial crisis has impacted Canadian banks and what it means for local businesses and consumers. He will address changes that have occurred in lending standards and specific things that financial institutions are doing to help support continued business growth in our province.  
April 15, 2009

Susanne Alexandor, Head Mid Market Group, Senior Portfolio Manager, UBS Bank (Canada) in Toronto

Ms. Alexandor will discuss the use of currency derivatives and Double Currency Units (DOCUs) and their applicability in yield enhancement and risk management. Susanne will also discuss hedging strategies in the context of the current market environment.  

March 24, 2009

Dr. Warren Jestin, SVP & Chief Economist, Scotiabank

Developments occurring in the global economy and the implications for Canadian businesses and individuals  

February 18, 2009

Phil Tawtel, Director of Enterprise Risk  Management and Compliance, North America, Custom House

Corporate Fraud  

January 22, 2009

Steve Wojciechowicz, Commercial Manager, SWIFT America
David Dunmire, Director of Payments, Sungard

SWIFT “A learning opportunity for all businesses"  

November 26, 2008

Tom Connell, Standard & Poors Credit Market Services

Global Credit Markets: Current Crisis and the Canadian Outlook  

 October 15, 2008

Stephen Small, SVP, Energy Services for Banc of America Leasing

Renewable/Sustainable Energy Financing Options in North America  
April 14, 2008 Tim Simard, Managing Director, Energy Derivatives, National Bank The Street’s View of Corporate Hedging Programmes click
March 18, 2008 Todd Throndson, Managing Partner, Calgary, Avison Young Commercial Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Outlook for Alberta  
February 20, 2008 Josef Schachter, President, Schachter Asset Management. His topic will be: "Phase 2: The Commodity Boom Takes Off: Up, Up and Away for Prices!" click
January 15, 2008 Steen Skorstengaard, Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP Enterprise Risk Management click
November 16/2007 Panelists:
Christopher Rupkey, Chief Financial Economist
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ

William R. MacLachlan, Chairman
Mawer Investment Management

Tom Connell, Managing Director, Canadian Ratings
Standard and Poors

Moderator:
Todd Hirsch, Senior Economist
ATB Financial
 
2007 Economic Outlook: Global Crisis or National Opportunity?  
October 16/2007

Anatol Feygin, Head of Global Commodity Strategy, Bank of America Securities

With deep industry knowledge and extensive sell side experience, Mr. Feygin is well positioned to understand the fundamental shifts currently occurring in commodities markets. Anatol will provide a comprehensive and informative overview of recent market developments, and insight into trends that will be influencing the markets in the future.

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May 16/2007

Ray Fattell, Senior Vice President, Global Transaction Banking, HSBC New York

The Convergence Journey: Paper to Electronics: The continuing evolution of data and payments continuing the transition from paper to electronics and plastic.   
April 18/2007 Peter Linder, Managing Director of DeltaOne CapitalOne partners. Forecast for the Oil and Gas markets in 2007 and beyond.  
March 15/2007 cancelled    
February 21/2007 Michael Levy, Executive Vice President, Financial Analyst, Custom House The Canadian Dollar in a Global Context: Viewing the Canadian dollar in a macro, global environment, interpreting economic data to optimize business success; and adjusting to changes in relative value.  
January 17/2007 Tim Simard, Managing Director of Energy Derivatives, National Bank Corporate Risk Management: An Alternative Perspective: An unconventional look at corporate hedging programmes, highlighting concerns around the inclusion of market views and dollar cost averaging in implementation strategies. Tim Simard heads NBC Energy, National Bank of Canada’s energy risk management and proprietary trading  business unit. click
November 22/2006 Craig Bolen; Account Manager, Thomson Financial Treasury Management System Acquisition: Benefits and Considerations: An overview covering system justification, evaluation, selection and implementation, focusing on the development of web-based platforms and the resultant value created for organizations of all sizes. click
May 17/06

Mo Jansons, Director of Industry Affairs

Royal Bank of Canada

Come join us as Mo discusses one of the biggest changes to Canadian banking in 50 years.  He will outline what these changes are and how your company will need to prepare as Canada joins other countries in Cheque Image Exchange.

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Apr 19/06 Michael Levy - Custom House Preparing for Par: The Canadian Dollar in a Global Context. Viewing the Canadian dollar in a macro, global environment; interpreting information to optimize business success; and adjusting to changes in relative value. click
Mar 15/06

Stefan DuChene, Senior Manager Financial Advisory – Deloitte & Touche LLP

Come join us as Stefan discusses the regulatory environment of Canadian companies.  He will discuss how the regulatory environment requires Canadian companies to have anti-fraud programs and controls.

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Feb 15/06

Ronald Matthews – Imperial Oil, Manager Cash Operations

Come join us as Ron discusses the history Stakeholder Advisory Council and how it relates to the CPA.  He will discuss the role of its members (Financial Institutions) and the role of corporations and individuals as it relates to payments.  Ron will also discuss ACSS, LVTS and future of TECP (Truncation and Electronic Cheque Presentation).

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Jan 18/06 Peter Linder – DeltaOne Capital

Peter discusses outlook for Oil and Natural Gas Prices and Industry.  Why investors may have incorrect forecast for Oil and Natural Gas future.

 
Nov 16/05 George E. Davis – Director and Chief FX Technical Analyst, RBC Capital Markets Development of Trading Strategies and Medium to Long Term Price Forecasts Using Technical Analysis click
Oct 12/05 Terry Ritchie, Senior Manager International Services, Royal Bank of Canada and Ian Matheson, Chief Executive Officer,  Aon Captive Services (Canada) Tax Savings Strategies Using Captives "Canadian companies have used captives over the last few decades typically for risk management and tax benefits associated with non-Canadian risk. This session will discuss these benefits but also opportunities for tax benefits from Canadian risk." click
Sept 14/05 Ms. Mei Li Lee, Business Development Manager, EDC - Calgary Export Financing for Companies click
May 18/05

Brian Tario, Firm Director, Financial Advisory, Deloitte & Touche LLP

Minefields of employee misconduct - what to do when an employee's misconduct is inappropriate, how to investigate, react, prevent and detect, etc.

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Apr 20/05

Wendy, Lowe, Executive Director in not for profit field and Instructor and Presenter for Petroleum Engineering Institute of Continuing Education

Why are Baby Boomers giving their lives away at work? Why are Generation X so hard to get a commitment from? What’s with these Millennial kids and their desire to make a difference? Please join Wendy as she discusses the challenges of generational conflicts in the workplace. This session will help you be proactive in how you deal with the issue on a personal interactive level and will also help you look at what it means in managing this new corporate culture reality.

 
Mar 16/05

David B. Makarchuk, FSA, FCIA, Mercer Human Resource Consulting

What Comes After Denial? The Future of Canadian Pension Plans

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Feb 16/05

Constable Kathy Macdonald, Calgary City Police

Identity Theft - A New Frontier of Safeguarding Personal Information

 
Jan 19/05

Brian McArthur, VP, Treasury Management, RBC

The ever changing role of the treasury function as it becomes more strategic. The impact of technology on emerging payment and treasury solutions and finally some thoughts from CFO's on key changes that are likely to occur in the next few years.

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Dec 3/04

Heather McDermid, Silver Medalist for Rowing in 1996 and a Bronze medalist for Rowing in 2000
Reidun Tatham, Bronze Medalist for Synchronized Swimming in 2000 and trained for Cirque de Soleil for ‘O’.

The trials and tribulations of training and competing for the Olympics

 
Nov16/04

T. J. Marta, Senior Currency Strategist with RBC Capital Markets; Tom Ebbern, Managing Director of Research at Tristone Capital

Canadian dollar and an outlook for the currency; current commodity dynamics will impact on equity valuation for oil and gas producers and an outlook for commodities

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Oct 25/04

Jeffery Rubin, Chief Economist and Chief Strategist - CIBC World Markets

 

 
May 13/04

Ms. Judy Hammond, Assistant Vice President, Payment Services, Credit Union Central Alberta Limited

CPA-Cheque Imaging in Canada:

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Apr 13/04

Professor Piers Steel, U of C

Why we procrastinate and what we can do about it.

 
Mar 16/04

Brian Tario, Firm Director, Financial Advisory, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Peter McLelan, VP, Dispute Resolutions and Forensic Investigations, Deloitte & Touche LLP

Detecting Fraud and Theft in the 21rst Century

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Feb 17/04

Andrew Foley - Paul Weiss of Rifkind Wharton and Garrison LLP.

Sarbanes-Oxley certification - current issues.

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Jan 20/04

Robert Palombi (S&P Canada)
Maria Rabiasz (S&P Canada)

Corporate Credit Cycle, Asset Backed CP

 
Dec 15/03

Jamie Clark @ the Palliser Hotel

 

 
Nov 17/03

Marc Chandler (HSBC NY)

FX update and outlook

 
Oct 15/03

Randy Ollenberger (BMO-NB Calgary)  Ranked #3 Analyst in Canada

Commodity Markets update/price forecast.

 
Sept 14-16

21st Annual TMAC Conference - CALGARY