The Alberta Securities Commission has opened its ninth annual ASC Connect conference, convening industry leaders, experts and ASC representatives for discussions on capital markets under the theme Realizing our Potential. The agenda includes sessions on securities law, the evolution of investor advice, the role of securities regulators in financial innovation, developments in the energy and natural resources sectors, and how capital markets can support Alberta’s position in Canada’s capital markets. The conference is hosted by Stan Magidson in his capacity as Chair and CEO of the ASC and Chair of the Canadian Securities Administrators, with speaker and agenda details provided on the ASC Connect page.