Making the most of TARP funds. Practical recommendations for your Bank ** Discounts apply for early registration. See information below to register in this event. ** Summary: In order to help banks with distressed assets, The US Treasury department established the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP). Under this program, the US Treasury department is authorized to draw up to $250 Billion dollars immediately with an additional $100 Billion with the approval of the President and Congress. Managed by the Office of Financial Stability, this program was designed to provide banks with immediate relief. Banks face an number of options in terms of what to do with the money and even whether or not to participate in the program. At this point the answers are not entirely clear.
The Knowledge Congress has assembled a panel of key thought leaders and expert to help banks make the best use of TARP funds. This 2 hour webinar is a must see for anyone involved in making these critical decisions. The event will take place on March 12th, 2009, 12:00pm to 2:00pm (ET). Please click the link below to register in this event: https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=gkc&formId=54155 Speakers: Office of Thrift Supervision Lori Quigley Managing Director for Supervision Morgan Stanley Gregory Peters Managing Director, New York Global Head of Fixed Income Research & Chief US Credit Strategist Deloitte Consulting LLP Dennis Yeskey National Director, Real Estate Capital Markets Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Jamie L. Boucher Partner, Financial Institutions Regulatory Group Ernst & Young LLP Jon Tkach Senior Manager, On-Call Advisory Services Event Agenda: - Broad reform of regulatory structure - Post-election priority for Obama administration and Congress - Studies required by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act - Paulson "Blueprint" for regulatory reform as possible starting point for modernization of the regulatory regime - Rationalization of number and overlapping jurisdictions of financial regulators - Shift from functional to objective-based regulation; Federal Reserve as empowered regulator responsible for economic stability - Expansion of regulation to encompass new areas (e.g., OTC derivatives, hedge funds) - Role of Fannie, Freddie, and the other GSEs - Harmonize regulation with global markets - Continued government intervention in the banking and financial markets - Lending and liquidity support facilities - Depository institution failures - Pressure on financial institutions to raise capital - Government investments under TARP and successor programs. - Involvement of non-traditional investors in banking sector (e.g., private equity). - Government initiatives to protect "Main Street" - Loan modification and foreclosure prevention programs/initiatives - Efforts to prevent unfair, deceptive/predatory, or discriminatory practices (e.g. implementation of new credit card rule, mortgage lending, other consumer finance) - Summary of TARP vehicles for enhancing liquidity in the capital markets and increasing participant equity capital. - Key accounting issues facing TARP participants for U.S. Treasury investments in preferred stock & warrants: initial and ongoing recognition, measurement and classification. - Financial statement disclosure issues associated with the TARP. Who Should Attend? CEOs CPA's Senior Bank/Financial Institution Officers Bank Counsel and Directors Banking and Finance Lawyers Risk Managers/Officers Financial Executives/Analysts Why Attend? This is a must attend event to anyone interested in having full understanding about the Troubled Assets Relief Program. - New guidance explained by the most qualified key leaders & experts - Hear directly from key regulators & thought leaders - Interact directly with panel during Q&A. Making the most of TARP funds. Practical recommendations for your bank Date: Thursday, March 12th, 2009 Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm (ET) Please click the link below to register in this event: https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=gkc&formId=54155 Important Notice: Discounts apply for early registration. If you have a scheduling conflict and can't attend this live event on its scheduled date, you may want to order the full recording of the event for your review at your convenience. Please email: i...@knowledgecongress.org for any question or if you wish to order the recording. For Group registrations please click here http://www.knowledgecongress.org/group_registration.htm or call 1.800.578.4370 for more info. Course Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: None Method Of Presentation: Group-Based-Internet Developer: The Knowledge Conference Recommended CLE/CPE Hours: 1.75 - 2.0 (Please note, your State Bar or Accounting Board will make the final determination with respect to continuing education credit. If you are applying for CLE credit in Texas you must register 20 days before the event date.) Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials Course Code: 083820 Course Fee: $199 - $299 (Please click here for details) NASBA Sponsor Number: 109004 CLE We are an approved multi-event sponsor in the state of California. Our provider ID is: 14451. In Texas, Illinois, & Virginia, we submit programs for individual approval in advance. 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