Event Advisory - The Canadian Institute Announces Its 22nd Annual Securities Superconference

TORONTO, July 18, 2012 /CNW/ - On October 23 & 24, get ready for the return of The Canadian Institute's Securities Superconference as Toronto plays host to the 22^nd Annual Securities Regulation and Compliance conference. Regulatory authorities from across the country, along with top ranking securities and corporate lawyers from Canada and the U.S. guide participants in creating a solid and streamlined compliance approach to face the latest U.S.-style and Canadian securities regulatory reforms.

The Canadian Institute's 22^nd Securities Regulation and Compliance event will provide the year's most salient information on the hottest topics in securities, including:

• Key impacts of the U.S Dodd-Frank Act on Canadian and cross-listed companies and regulators

• New, proposed and emerging regulatory issues being addressed by Canadian and U.S. regulatory authorities

• Emerging M&A trends

• Critical corporate governance issues including managing say-on-pay, proxy voting, executive compensation, board composition, shareholder activism and more

• Implications of the emerging market issuer review in light of the growing emerging market economies

And much more!

The conference also offers targeted training through three in-depth workshops: Testing the effectiveness of a compliance program, Managing risk in electronic commodities and future trading, and Preparing for changes in marketing of prospectus offerings.

Conference Title: The Canadian Institute's 22^nd Annual Securities Regulation and Compliance

Date: October 23-24, 2012

Location: Marriott Bloor Yorkville - Toronto, Ontario

Website: www.canadianinstitute.com/securities

About The Canadian Institute

For over 25 years, The Canadian Institute's conferences, summits and executive briefings have provided the business intelligence that Canadian decision makers need to respond to challenges and opportunities both here at home, and around the world.  The Canadian Institute operates as a think tank, monitoring trends and developments in all major industry sectors, in the law, and in public policy, with a view to providing information on the leading edge.  For more information, visit www.CanadianInstitute.com.

Media passes are issued at the discretion of The Canadian Institute and must be arranged in advance. Passes require two business days to process. Media can register in advance. For media accreditation contact:

Paul McComb
Marketing Manager
416-927-0718 Ext. 7333 or [e-mail].