STRATEGY INSTITUTE | Executive Education

7:30 AM

Registration Opens & Continental Breakfast

8:15 AM

Opening Comments From The Chairperson

Kelly Rodgers,
President,
Rodgers Investment Consulting (Toronto)

8:30 AM

Where Superior Returns Will Come From In 2010!

For the past two years, the markets have been very volatile, but even so, they are up over 40 per cent in the last few months. This session will provide an updated assessment of the investment market. Join us as we discuss the points of strength in the industry.

• Obtain relevant lead ideas
• Determine emerging investment opportunities
• Assess the current investment market
• Discuss where the riskiest investments may be now

Create an investment strategy to successfully navigate the next year’s markets.

Arthur Donner,
Economic Consultant, Chair of The Investment Committee,
Atkinson Charitable Foundation;
Member of the Investment Advisory Committee, Nunavut Trust (Toronto)

9:15 AM

Linking Your Asset Allocation Decisions and The Global Economy

Uncertainties in the current economy present remarkable challenges to asset allocation. This session will address the dynamics of the economy and link it specifically to asset allocation decisions. At this presentation, you’ll get information on the direction of the North American and global economies – and how fund managers must react.

• Asset allocation choices in the current economic climate
• Learn how to shift away from traditional and outdated investment strategies
• Examine the benefits of rebalancing

Increase your global presence to take advantage of emerging markets and diversify your asset allocation.

Lyn Hutton,
CIO,
Commonfund (Wilton, CT)

10:00 AM

Mid-Morning Networking Break

Interact with conference speakers and fellow attendees. Secure new business contacts to talk about the latest trends in Foundation, Endowment and Not For Profit Investment.

10:30 AM

Disbursement Policy: Prudent Approaches to Achieving Sustainability

Organizations are finding it increasingly difficult to generate income for their payouts. As many of these disbursements are legal obligations, there are many complicated factors to consider when losses are encroaching on your capital.

• Analyze the legal obligations involved
• Learn how to establish quotas and requirements
• Understand how to work with market fluctuations
• Determine how sacred capital preservation is to you

Take away invaluable insight into how organizations ensure the payout.

Tom Heck,
CIO,
Ball State University Foundation (Muncie, IN)

11:15 AM

Risk Management Strategies to Ensure the Long-Term Success of Your Organization

There are many factors that can impact your organization, and, as the recent downturn has shown, it can happen quickly, and across all asset classes. From the resurgence of inflation to new innovations in investment strategy, this session will address some of the most important factors in risk assessment.

• Analyze current and future risk factors
• Determine how much risk you can take on
• Reassess your current investment strategy
• Examine asset mixing as a strategy to minimize risk

Take away strategies to enhance your investment plan and meet your spending policy goals.

Robert Stapleford,
Principal, Unit Head, Investment Consulting,
Mercer Investment Consulting (Toronto)

12:00 PM

Exhibition Area – Networking Luncheon

Join the conference speakers and your peers for a relaxing luncheon.

1:30 PM

Key Legal Development in 2010: Safeguard your Organization

Bill C-4 is the first major change to the non-profit corporation since 1917, and must be fully understood to safeguard your organization from regulatory fines. Join us to discuss your legal obligations, and what you need to do to stay compliant.

• Analyze changes in investment regulation
• Anticipate what lies ahead in legal terms
• Fully understand the current state of CRA Regulations and Bill C-4

Take away a blue print for meeting regulations in today’s economy.

Victoria Prince,
Partner,
Borden Ladner Gervais (Toronto)

Anna C. Naud,
Associate,
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (Toronto)

2:15 PM

Compliance Obligations for Registered Charities of Foundations

There are many financial requirements that must be adhered to in order to maintain charitable status. Many of these are well known, but there are also many details that require a great deal of attention and care. Get the most up to date information on financial compliance as we discuss:

• Meeting disbursement and quota obligations
• Filing requirements with Revenue Canada
• Sanctions around non-compliance

Understand your obligations to ensure you remain compliant.

Ross Wicks,
Technical Policy Advisor,
Canada Revenue Agency (Ottawa)

3:15 PM

Sponsor Exhibit Area – Networking Break

Interact with conference speakers and fellow attendees. Secure important new business contacts and talk about crucial developments in Foundation, Endowment and Not For Profit
Investment.

3:45 PM

Exclusive Interactive Session

Audience feedback, brainstorming and group discussion: What are the challenges for meeting disbursement obligations and how do we overcome them? The perspectives and experiences of individual delegates will be brought together for this exclusive exchange on strategies that have worked, and some that haven’t. Conference delegates will focus on two questions:

1. How do you manage your disbursement obligations?
2. How are you preparing for the future?

One person from each table will be nominated to share their findings from their table group. A moderated exchange will highlight your challenges and present practical solutions from your peers.

Learn valuable insight from your peers in this unique interactive session.

4:30 PM

Conference Adjourns to Day Two

4:45 PM

Social Activities

Unwind and mingle with the delegates and speakers at our “exclusive” end-of-the-day gatherings. Bring your business cards!

7:30 AM

Registration & Sponsor Exhibits Open – Continental Breakfast

8:15 AM

Recap Of Day One From The Chair

Robert Stapleford,
Principal, Unit Head, Investment Consulting,
Mercer Investment Consulting (Toronto)

8:30 AM

Investing In The Current Economic Climate: Meeting Investment Objectives

The money management industry is currently experiencing a period of profound change. To meet the challenges of this change, new investment strategies are being used to take
advantage of emerging opportunities.

• Analyze the reasons behind the new economic climate
• Assess what has been done to fix these concerns
• Determine the best investment routes for you
• Create an action plan that will meet future investment objectives

Gain insight on the current investment landscape and how your organization can respond.

Perry Teperson,
VP, Portfolio Manager,
Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd. (BC)

9:15 AM

Ensuring Good Board Governance and Basic Legal Compliance for a Canadian Foundation

Governance structure plays a key role in all aspects of the foundation’s risk management including investments and legal compliance. It is essential that Foundation boards understand their basic obligations as directors and compliance requirements for the long term sustainability of the foundation.

• Be aware of the top CRA compliance concerns for foundations
• Examine how to ensure effective decision-making processes
• Analyze top ethical issues for foundations
• Review a checklist of top compliance concerns for registered charities

Gain valuable insight into how board governance and legal compliance can improve your efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability.

Mark Blumberg,
Partner,
Blumberg Segal, LLP (Toronto)

10:00 AM

Mid-Morning Networking Break

Interact with conference speakers and fellow attendees. Secure new business contacts to talk about the latest trends in Foundation, Endowment and Not For Profit Investment.

10:30 AM

Best Practices In Selecting and Monitoring Investment Managers: How To Ensure Ongoing Success and Bring About Change If Needed

The performance of your investment manager is key to your success. This session will address strategies to ensure ongoing successful investment management and how to affordably bring change if expectations are not met.

• Understand the role of the Investment Manager
• Learn how to create a feedback loop
• Replace your investment manager without losing money

Learn the most successful ways to enhance success by monitoring your investment manager relationship.

Kelly Rodgers,
President,
Rodgers Investment Consulting (Toronto)

11:15 AM

Determining Your FIT with Alternative Investments Including Hedge Funds, Private Equity and Real Estate

Considering all investment options has become a must in recent years. This session will help clarify what is out there and what is the right fit for you.

• Global trends in alternative investments
• A fresh look at hedge funds
• Fund of funds, sponsored funds, and discretionary accounts

Take away expertise in money management and portfolio transitions to enhance your investment strategy.

Gillian Scott, CA, CFA
Managing Director and Partner
Castle Hall Alternatives

12:00 PM

Exhibition Area – Networking Luncheon

Join the conference speakers and your peers for a relaxing luncheon.

1:30 PM

KEYNOTE
Alpha and Beta After The Crash: Investment Strategies for Building Back Your Capital Assets

After the crash, beta is more attractive than before but achieving alpha should still be the goal of almost all investors. Join us as we present updated views of alpha and beta strategies, including:

• New expectations for returns betting beta against alpha
• How new return expectations affect the blend of alpha bets and beta bets
• Why and how to distinguish between exotic beta and true alpha
• Insight into hiring true alpha managers
• Is the endowment model broken? No, but substantial rethinking is needed

Laurence Siegel,
Research Director, Research Foundation of CFA Institute;
Institute and Senior Advisor, Ounavarra Capital;
Director of Research, Investment Division (Retired), Ford Foundation (Chicago, IL)

2:30 PM

Sponsor Exhibit Area – Networking Break

Interact with conference speakers and fellow attendees. Secure important new business contacts and talk about crucial developments in Foundation, Endowment and Not For Profit Investment.

2:45 PM

“Sustainable Returns” and Rewards: The Case for Ethical Investing on Your Triple Bottom Line

Bringing your investing in-line with your mission statements is a great way to increase your Reward Potential. This session will take a look at why socially responsible investing is currently on the rise, and how you can reap above average returns through
ethical investments.

• Determine the current trends in SRI
• Understand the long-term benefits of SRI
• Analyze Mission Related Investing and Program Related Investing
• Identify the principles and possibilities of the social enterprise
• Compare SRI investment returns versus traditional models

Gain a better understanding of how ethical investing can impact your triple bottom line.

Paula Glick,
Director, Business Development,
Jantzi Sustainalytic (Toronto)

Tim Draimin,
Executive Director,
Social Innovation Generation (SiG)
National (Toronto)

3:30 PM

Performance Measurement and Benchmarking: Key Tools For Driving Your Portfolio Returns Higher

Whether you are measuring performance relating to risk, style or asset allocation, proper benchmarking and attribution is becoming increasingly crucial to effective portfolio
management.

• Discover and avoid the pitfalls of inappropriate benchmarking
• Understand the various techniques of performance measurement and benchmarking and how they can benefit you
• Simplify your asset allocation decision making by following a quantified set of performance indicators

Drive your organization towards success by implementing a rigorous evaluation policy that encourages best practices.

Scott MacKenzie,
President and CEO,
Morningstar (Toronto, ON)

4:15 PM

Conference Adjourns