President of second largest U.S. federal reserve bank addresses future
economy at Vancouver Board of Trade

VANCOUVER, Sept. 30 /CNW/ -

Speaker: Richard Fisher, President & CEO, Dallas Federal Reserve Bank (2nd largest U.S. federal reserve bank)

Topic: What's next? Monetary policy and the economy

Time: Introductions & Program 12:15 - 2 p.m. (Note speaker presents at 1 p.m. Audience Q&A 1:30 p.m.)

Date: Friday, October 1, 2010

Place: Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside - Harbourside Ballroom, 1133 Hastings St. West, Vancouver

Richard W. Fisher, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas - the second largest Federal Reserve Bank in the U.S. - has chosen The Vancouver Board of Trade for his first presentation in Vancouver on what's next for the global economy.

As a member of the Federal Open Market Committee, Fisher is uniquely positioned to share an in-depth analysis of globalization, the financial crisis, and economic recovery.

* Members of the media are invited to attend the event and should sign in at the Media Table. Recording facilities are provided.

For further information:

Terry Hadley 604-641-1271 or [email protected]