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2008 Events / Conferences - February
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February 4 and 5
Canada’s top institutional investors and leading investments will discuss topics such as implementing a liability-driven investment framework and creating a strategic asset allocation policy at the Federated Press ‘Asset Allocation Summit.’ It takes place in Toronto, ON. Contact eMail: info@federatedpress.com
February 4 to 6
Creating a strategic asset allocation policy and implementing a liability-driven investment framework will be among the topics covered at the Federated Press Asset Allocation Summit. Sessions will also examine portable alpha and active overlays and finding the best alpha sources. It takes place in Toronto, ON. Visit http://www.federatedpress.com
February 7
Tickets are now on sale for the CPBI 2008 Benefit Ball. The event, set for in Toronto, ON, raises money for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada. This year’s theme is Aloha Luau – evoking the Hawaiian experience with hula dancers and traditional Hawaiian music. Visit http://www.cpbi-icra.ca/
February 13
Gord Nixon, president and chief executive officer of RBC Financial Group, is the featured speaker at the next Live @ Rotman. Nixon was Canada’s Outstanding CEO of the Year for 2007. It takes place February 13 at 5 p.m. in Toronto, ON. Visit http://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/events/
February 15
The future of employer participation in retirement savings and the employer roles and responsibilities with Group RRSPs will be among the topics covered at a Fasken Martineau Employment, Labour, Human Rights, Pensions & Benefits Conference. It takes place February 15 in Toronto, ON. Contact Heidi Balke at hbalke@fasken.com
February 18 to 20
Sessions on selecting a manager and comparing hedge fund with traditional investment managers will be part of the Fund Manager Selection and Oversight seminar February 18 to 20 in Toronto, ON. Contact: http://www.federatedpress.com
February 19
The principles, concepts, and issues related to the valuation of companies from time of initial investment (at various stages) through to time of exit will be examined at the Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association’s The Art & Science Of Valuation At Different Stages Of Company Development. This session will feature anecdotal accounts and examples of the various valuation methods employed by angel, venture capital, private equity, and strategic investors/acquirers. It takes place February 19 in Toronto, ON. Visit: http://www.cvca.ca/
February 21
Wading into the early stages of a potential disability claim can be complicated. However, intervention at an early stage can be critical. Manitoba CPBI Council’s Managing the Early Stage Disability Claim breakfast seminar will look at identifying the warning signs that an employee may become disabled in the near future and the rights and roles of the employer and employee. Speakers are Kim Keating, of the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba; J. J. Burnell, of Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson; and Adrian Ebrahimi, of Standard Life. It takes place February 21 in Winnipeg, MB. Contact: daled@mts.net
February 28
How hedge fund strategies can be used to immunize portfolios from a market downturn will be the discussion at a panel presentation jointly sponsored by AIMA Canada and the http://www.nafcd.org/. It takes place February 27 at noon in Toronto, ON. Visit http://www.aima-canada.org/
February 28
Affordable drug plans and catastrophic coverage will be addressed at a Connex Health session February 28 in Burlington, ON. A panel will explore how the number of high cost treatments and the market for them is expected to grow as well as reimbursement options for individuals who require them. Visit www.connexhc.com
February 28 and 29
‘Canadian Competitiveness – The Innovation Imperative and the Role of the CFO’ will be the topic of FEI Canada National Breakfast Seminars in Toronto and Mississauga, ON. William B.P. Robson, president and chief executive officer of the C.D. Howe Institute, and John Fursey, partner, strategy and change consulting, IBM Global Business Services, will be the featured speakers. The sessions take place February 28 in Toronto and February 29 in Mississauga. For more information, visit http://www.feicanada.org/
February 29
The CPBI Ottawa Chapter will hold its First Annual Charity Ski Day February 29. In support of Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada, participants can enjoy a day of skiing or snowboarding including lessons, lunch, and a team activity. It takes place at Mont Cascades. Contact: 905-823-7347 or eMail Ontario@cpbi-icra.ca
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