NIRI Virtual Chapter

1. NIRI Virtual Chapter PROGRAM V January 9, 2008 “Third Annual Economic Outlook Program”

2. Moderator – Steve Liesman Steve Liesman is a Senior Economics Reporter for CNBC. As CNBC’s 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.

3. 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 company’s 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.

4. 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 world’s 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 Barron’s.

5. 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 UK’s 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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7. Thank You for Your Participation Upcoming Program VI March 5, 2008 11:00 a.m. EDT “International Accounting / SOX and International Targeting”