ASC Connect 2022 to provide expert perspectives on the future of Alberta's capital market

CALGARY, AB, Oct. 13, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is holding its sixth annual ASC Connect conference, where industry experts and senior ASC leaders will discuss opportunities and evolving trends in Alberta's capital market.

This year's event, themed Building the future on a firm foundation, will examine how we can work together to co-create a competitive, inclusive and sustainable economy in Alberta, how innovation is playing a role in the future of Alberta's capital market, and the goals of the ASC's new Innovation in Finance team. As well, leaders of the ASC's core divisions will discuss what the ASC is working on for market participants and investors.

"ASC Connect offers market participants an excellent opportunity to come together and learn from others' perspectives and insights," said Stan Magidson, Chair and CEO of the ASC. "Our shared desire for a strong capital market, our history of entrepreneurism and business development, and our ability to embrace innovation has set the stage for a strong future."

When:	Thursday, Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where:	Zoom - Free registration available here.

Panelists:

• Lisa Baiton, President & CEO, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
• Cynthia Campbell, Director, Enforcement, ASC
• Tonya Fleming, Manager, Innovation in Finance, Corporate Finance, ASC
• Nicole Janssen, Co-founder and Co-CEO, AltaML  
• Adam Legge, President, Business Council of Alberta
• Stan Magidson, Chair and CEO, ASC
• Hilary McMeekin, Director, Communications & Investor Education, ASC
• Patricia Quinton-Campbell, Manager, Legal, Market Regulation, ASC
• Terry Rock, President & CEO, Platform Calgary
• Evan Siddall, CEO, Alberta Investment Management Corporation
• Denise Weeres, Director, Corporate Finance, ASC
• Yanny Young, Manager, Innovation in Finance, Market Regulation, ASC

For more information, including speaker biographies, visit asc.ca/asc-connect-2022.

Media interested in attending should contact [email protected].

The ASC is the regulatory agency responsible for administering the province's securities laws. It is entrusted with fostering a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and with protecting investors. As a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators, the ASC works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of Canada's capital markets.

SOURCE Alberta Securities Commission

For Media Inquiries: Theresa Schroder, Senior Advisor, Communications, [email protected]; For Investor Inquiries: ASC Public Inquiries, Toll Free 1.877.355.4488