Global strategist to discuss world economics with Sr. Men

Jose A. Rasco, chief investment strategist at HSBC Private Bank Americas, will speak to the Senior Men's Club of New Canaan in Merrill Hall at St. Mark Church Friday, May 18, at 10 a.m. He will discuss world economics.

Rasco has served the financial community for almost 25 years. He is a member of the HSBC Global Investment Committee and a member with voting rights on the Investment Strategy Committee.

Prior to joining HSBC, he was a senior investment strategist at Merrill Lynch, working directly with the chief investment strategist, as well as the global economic and strategy teams, to create investment and asset allocation strategies. In addition to conducting extensive research on global thematic investing and socially responsible products and portfolio strategies, Rasco has advised on the investment of billions of dollars in funds and structured products across the entertainment, media, technology, healthcare, commodities, manufacturing and defense sectors.

Rasco's commentary has appeared in a variety of leading financial publications and media, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, New York Times Magazine, Fortune magazine, the International Herald Tribune, CNBC, BB Radio, BBTV, BB Spanish TV and CNN en Español.

The club is open to new members. Applicants are especially welcome to attend this meeting. Visit www.smcnc.org for more information or call membership chairman Jerry Transue at 203-966-6050.