WAISC 09, Canada’s Largest Alternative Investment Conference, Set for September 14-16

TORONTO - Canadian Hedge Watch Inc. (CHW) presents its 8th annual World Alternative Investment Summit Canada (www.waisc.com), taking place September 14-16, 2009, at Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario. WAISC attracts some 400 delegates to hear over 70 featured speakers and includes the Canadian market’s largest Fund Manager Showcase highlighting 18 leading hedge fund managers.

Says Daryl Ching, Vice President of Canadian Hedge Watch, “We are pleased that WAISC continues to be the largest gathering of alternative investment professionals in Canada, with the focus this year on deciphering global events accurately, making important new contacts and developing strategies that build success going forward.”

The fascinating line-up of expert speakers covers vital issues facing the alternative investment sector, including Energy & Commodities: Political Drivers for the Next Growth Cycle; the New Regulatory Landscape; Shariah Finance, plus Government Intervention in the Credit Markets. Douglas Porter, Deputy Chief Economist at BMO Capital Markets, will open the final day with a discussion of the current Canadian economic outlook. Other topics include ETFs, Private Equity, Emerging Markets, Commodity Trading Strategies, and much more. BNN is once again the exclusive broadcast partner of the summit.

Speakers include: Christopher Addy, President & CEO, Castle Hall Alternatives; Alka Banerjee, Vice President, Standard & Poor’s; Pat Bolland of BNN’s Market Morning; Karl D’Cunha, Senior Managing Director, Houlihan Smith & Company; Jennifer Han of Managed Funds Association; Hon. Tom Hockin, Chair, Expert Panel on Securities Regulation; Robert Johnston, Director, Energy & Natural Resources, Eurasia Group; Matthias Knab, Founder & Director, Opalesque Ltd.; Natalie Dempster, Head of Investment Research North America, World Gold Council; James Loewen, Partner, National Director, Canadian Asset Management Practice, KPMG LLP; Dr. Philippa Malmgren of Canonbury Group; Rick Nathan, Chairman, Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA); Ingrid Pierce, Partner & Head of Cayman Hedge Fund Group, Walkers; Walied Soliman, Partner, Ogilvy Renault LLP; Cynthia Steer, Chief Research Strategist, Rogerscasey and Douglas Porter, Deputy Chief Economist, BMO Capital.

As the largest domestic summit of its kind, WAISC 09 brings together Canadian alternative investment professionals in a forum that highlights the strength and diversity of the Canadian market and provides a comprehensive showcase for international investors who like what they see happening in Canada.

For further information: visit www.waisc.com or contact Canadian Hedge Watch at +1-416-848-0277 x2234 or info@canadianhedgewatch.com

Source: Canadian Hedge Watch Inc.

For further information: visit https://www.waisc.com or contact Canadian Hedge Watch at +1-416-848-0277 x2234 or info at canadianhedgewatch.com