TODAY

"A Conversation on the Sarbanes-Oxley Act," a panel featuring Michael Oxley, former Republican congressman from Ohio, will be at 5 p.m. at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa School of Architecture auditorium, Room 205. The panel will discuss the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, passed by Congress in 2002 to strengthen auditing standards for publicly traded companies. Free. Limited seating. RSVP to Princess, 956-5570.

FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY free investor forum at Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom, Waikiki. Registration and free buffet lunch 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; program 12:30 to 2 p.m. Sen. Daniel Akaka will give an overview of legislation affecting the financial services industry. FINRA's top officials will talk about where to turn for objective guidance on investing and actions FINRA is taking to deal with problems in the industry. FINRA is the largest nongovernmental regulator for all securities firms doing business in the United States. Register online at www.finra.org/investorforum/november07, or call 877-586-2737.

TOMORROW

FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY free investor forum at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel, Hale Hoaloha Pavillion, Kohala, Hawai'i. Registration and free buffet dinner 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; program 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sen. Daniel Akaka will give an overview of legislation affecting the financial services industry. FINRA's top officials will talk about where to turn for objective guidance on investing and actions FINRA is taking to deal with problems in the industry. FINRA is the largest nongovernmental regulator for all securities firms doing business in the United States. Register online at www.finra.org/investorforum/november07, or call 877-586-2737.

FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY Investor Education Foundation military financial education forum tailored to the needs of military families at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Base Theater, Kane'ohe. Program: 8:30 a.m. commander's welcome; 8:30 a.m. program introduction; 8:45 a.m. session on smart credit management and how to avoid the predatory loan trap; 9:40 a.m. refreshment break; 9:55 a.m. session on mutual funds, 529 plans and more; 10:50 a.m. break; 11:05 a.m. session on smart saving for retirement. Register online at www.finra.org/investorforum/november07, or call 877-586-2737.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SERIES. "Creating Strong Teams, One Person at a Time!" is the theme of a workshop from 6 to 9 p.m. at My Office, 1019 Waimanu St., Suite 101. The workshop is one in a series being sponsored by Envision Event Planning and Management and My Office, tailored to assist professionals and small-business owners in the ever-changing business world. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Fee: $55. Reservations: jmwedemeyer@msn.com.

INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF SHOPPING CENTERS. "Recreating City Life/New Hot Spots in Historic Buildings" is the theme of the ICSC annual holiday program and reception at 6 p.m. at "Downtown" in the Hawaii State Art Museum, first floor, 250 Hotel St. Chef/owner Ed Kenney, of Downtown and Town restaurants, will talk about the challenges of opening a restaurant in an historic building Registration from 5:30 p.m. Networking until 7:30 p.m. Fee: $55 at the door. RSVP with Beth Feldman: 646-728-3636 or register online at www.icsc.org. Information: 921-6679 or barbara.campbell@outrigger.com.

HAWAII SOCIETY OF CORPORATE PLANNERS monthly meeting noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, Mauna Kea Ballroom. Featured will be a panel discussion themed "Is the Baby Boomer Bubble Going to Pop." Guest speakers will be Margaret Wong, an independent broker in the healthcare industry, and Raymond Lau, who works in the life insurance and securities industry. Registration and networking begin at 11:30 a.m. Fee: HSCP members $34, nonmembers $40. To register, call Roberta Cullen: 537-2356.

FRIDAY

FORUM FOR ENTREPRENEURS. Premiere of film, "The Call of the Entrepreneur," 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Warmer Auditorium, 1060 Bishop St., Penthouse, top floor. A roundtable seminar will follow at 4:30 p.m. featuring personal stories by Hawai'i entrepreneurs. Students and the general public are welcome. Free.

UPCOMING

HAWAII SOCIETY OF CORPORATE PLANNERS members only pau hana event 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Great networking opportunity. Beer, wine, soft drinks and pupu provided by host, Starwood Hotel and Resorts. Door prizes. Fee: $10 at the door. Valet parking; no-host parking at Sheraton Hotel. Register: 537-2356; info@hscp.org.

Business meetings of general interest are listed in the "Coming Events" column throughout the week. Submit notices at least two weeks in advance: Alan Yonan, Business Section, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Hono-lulu, HI 96802; fax to 525-6763; or e-mail comingevents@honoluluadvertiser.com. For e-mailed releases, please include information in the body of the message, not in an attachment.