Surviving The Changing
Regulatory Environment!
If one thing can be said to remain constant in our lives, it is the fact that change is continual and occurs at an ever increasing pace. Today, as last year, we see turmoil in the markets, the role of government in our lives expanding, and an ever increasing pressure to cut costs while remaining competitive and providing superior service to our clients. There is great uncertainty about the regulations that will be forthcoming as a result of Dodd-Frank. We are bombarded with information, some of it critical and some distracting, as we struggle to be informed about the things that really matter to our business. Additionally, the use of social media is growing rapidly and has totally changed the way both businesses and individuals communicate. This year in particular, we struggle with the challenge of cost basis reporting compliance, with heightened criteria for participation in DTC FAST (for agents and also issuers), and with recent and future changes to the rules surrounding proxies and annual meetings, to name but a few. Compliance with the impending FATCA regulations and the upcoming changes to Rule 17Ad-17 are also of concern. Does your organization have the information it needs to succeed in this environment?
You can learn about these and other issues at the STA Annual Conference. Feedback received from attendees at last year's Conference was extremely positive, and we believe that this year's Program will be even better. Please take a moment to review the agenda. A wide range of industry professionals and regulatory officials will bring you up to date on what you need to know to manage your business. This STA Conference will also enhance your continued professional development. Qualified attendees will be eligible for 9.75 CCTS/CSOP continuing education credits.
Be sure to stay for the entire program; the STA will hold a drawing for an Apple I-Pad 2, but you must be present at the last session to qualify.
The Location
This year the STA Conference is being held at The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, Florida, located right on the beach; it is only 8 miles south of Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), 42 miles north of Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) and 64 miles of Miami International Airport (MIA).
The resort's luxurious rooms are being offered to conference participants at a special rate of $205 per night until September 16, 2011. After September 16th or when the block is filled, reservations will be taken on a space available basis and the conference rate cannot be guaranteed.
- Call 888-856-4273 or 561-533-6000 and
- Tell the reservation agent that you are attending the "STA Conference"
- Or fill out the Hotel Reservation Form and fax (561-588-4555) or mail it directly to The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach.
- Or for your convenience, you are also able to confirm your reservation online by clicking the following link and inputting the dates of the conference: https://reservations.ritzcarlton.com/ritz/reservation/availability.mi?propertyCode=PBIRZ&groupCode=stfstfa for Resort View Room accommodations
Conference Registration Fee*
$ 595.00 for each registrant from a member company (price includes spouse)
$ 745.00 for each registrant from a non-member company (price includes spouse)
FREE Vendor Table at the luncheon for our conference sponsors!
*with $50.00 discount for each additional registrant attending from the same Company.
You may register on-line using your credit card at www.stai.org
Conference Registration
Make sure to join your fellow industry professionals at this outstanding conference
and register by September 16th. If you have any questions, please contact one of the conference committee members. We look forward to seeing you at the conference!
Cynthia Jones, Executive Director & Program Chairperson 904-683-5158
cjones@stai.org
Carol Gaffney, Registration 732-888-6040
cgaffney@stai.org
John Gaffney, Activities, Sponsorships, and Donations 201-222-4836
john.gaffney@computershare.com
The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach 561-533-6000
100 South Ocean Boulevard
Manalapan, Florida 33462
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/PalmBeach/Default.htm
