The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is hosting its 10th annual ASC Connect conference, bringing together hundreds of market participants, business leaders and policy experts to examine Alberta’s economic and capital market outlook. The event focuses on the province’s competitiveness, prospects for Canada’s energy sector and the evolution of financial innovation. Discussions will address the business implications of Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum and the opportunities and challenges facing capital markets across Canada. The regulatory agenda centers on how to balance investor protection with competitiveness, modernization and innovation.