NIRI Virtual Chapter

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NIRI Virtual Chapter
PROGRAM V January 9, 2008 Third Annual Economic
Outlook Program
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Moderator Steve Liesman
Steve Liesman is a Senior Economics Reporter for
CNBC. As CNBCs Senior Economics Reporter, Steve
Liesman reports on all aspects of the economy
including the Federal Reserve Bank and major
economic indicators. He appears on Squawk Box
(M-F, 6-9 a.m. ET), as well as other CNBC
programs throughout the Business Day.
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Panelist David Joy
Mr. David Joy is Chief Market Strategist for
RiverSource Investments, LLC. Joy serves as
chairman of the RiverSource Investments Capital
Markets Committee, which comprises the companys
senior investment and economic leadership. As
chair, Joy leads the development of the Capital
Markets Outlook and is responsible for
spear-heading capital markets communications
designed for use with retail and institutional
clients. Joy is also a senior portfolio manager
of the RiverSourceSM Portfolio Builder Series,
which includes six strategic asset allocation
funds. Joy is a frequent guest on both CNBC and
Bloomberg TV, and is widely quoted in various
publications including The Wall Street Journal
and USA Today.
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Panelist Alex Paris
Alexander P. Paris, CFA is President and founder
of Barrington Asset Management, Inc. and
Barrington Research Associates, Inc. With over
four decades of investment experience, he is one
of the most well-known and respected economists
and investment strategists in the business. He
has advised many of the worlds largest financial
institutions and his commentary has been
regularly sought by leading financial
publications such as Forbes, The Wall Street
Journal, Fortune, Money Magazine, Businessweek
and Barrons.
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Panelist Chris Watling
Chris Watling is the Founder of Longview
Economics located in London. Chris Watling set
up Longview Economics, a London based economics
consultancy in 2003. Prior to that he worked in
the UKs financial district for 12 years mostly
as an economist and market strategist but also
within corporate finance and as an analyst of US
equities, in particular US special situations.
Most of that time was spent at Cazenove. He has a
Masters in Economics (London University) and a BA
in Economics Politics (Durham University). He
is also a qualified Chartered Accountant. He is
often quoted in the British, European and
American press as well as appearing on radio and
television.
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Thank You for Your Participation

• Upcoming Program VI
• March 5, 2008
• 1100 a.m. EDT
• International Accounting / SOX and International
  Targeting