February 26, 2007
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Treasury to Host Capital Markets Competitiveness Conference

Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. will host a conference to examine issues affecting U.S. capital markets competitiveness on Tuesday, March 13 in Washington, D.C.  Participants in the day-long forum will discuss how the United States can ensure its competitive advantage in a rapidly changing global economy. Discussion topics include corporate governance, the regulatory structure for the U.S. financial industry and the accounting profession and its role in our capital markets.

Additional information regarding participants and panel discussions will be announced at a later time.

Who 
Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr.
Treasury Under Secretary Robert K. Steel
Additional Participants TBD

What 
Capital Markets Competitiveness Conference

When 
Tuesday, March 13  8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (EST)

Where
Georgetown University
37th and O Streets, NW
Washington, DC
Building Locations TBD

NOTE  
All media interested in attending the event should contact Andrea Sarubbi for clearance at 202-687-4328 or aes54@georgetown.edu.