Invitation to Participate in Regulatory Restructuring of the Financial Services Industry: What You Need To Know LIVE Webcast - Hear From Key Regulators and Top Experts (Advertisement)
Regulatory Restructuring of the Financial Services Industry: What You Need To Know ** Discounts apply for early registration. See information below to register in this event. ** Summary: The recent economic crisis and subsequent financial services regulatory restructuring effort have exposed a number of significant structural defects in the system including: - A lack of coordination among regulators; - A lack of systemic oversight; - Gaps in regulation of financial firms and financial products; and - Inadequate procedures to resolve the failures of large non-banking institutions. Within the last twelve months, there have been many regulatory reform proposals released, including proposals by former Treasury Secretary Paulson, the General Accountability Office (GAO), the Group of Thirty, and legislative proposals by the current Treasury Department and Capitol Hill. Also, the legislation that created the TARP program called for two studies on this topic: one by the TARP oversight committee, which was published in January, and another by the Secretary of the Treasury, which is due in April. Additionally, financial services trade associations are in the process of either developing principles for financial regulatory reform or devising specific reform proposals. The financial services industry, as a whole, recognizes that sound regulation promotes sound practices and consumer confidence. Although all of these proposals differ on some specifics, there is some commonality. At this event, a panel of key thought leaders and experts discuss the differences and commonality among these proposals and what we might likely expect on regulatory reform going forward. This is a must attend LIVE webcast for all professionals interesting in financial regulatory matters. The event will take place on May 7, 2009, 12:00pm to 2:00pm (ET). Register for this event: https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=gkc&formId=56811 FEATURED SPEAKERS: The Financial Services Roundtable Melissa Netram Director, Regulatory and Securities Affairs Wilmerhale Russell J. Bruemmer Partner, Chair, Financial Institutions Practice Group KPMG LLP Linda A. Watters Managing Director Event Agenda/High Level Points to be Discussed: 1. The Optional Federal Charter and The Potential Impact on the Insurance Industry Congress is considering and has introduced legislation to create a national insurance regulator. Currently, insurance is regulated on a state-by-state basis. Creating a bifurcated system, similar to the banking industry will have a significant impact on the insurance industry. 2. TARP and the Insurance Industry The reality of converting from an insurance regulator to a bank regulator in order to accept TARP funds has resulted in a myriad of new processes and procedures for the industry. 3. Rethinking Credit Scoring The state insurance regulators are re-examining the use of insurance scoring in setting premiums in light of the credit crisis. 4. Capital Adequacy - Insurers pressured with risk based capital requirements by the regulators must assess their capital adequacy levels Check for Updates, Speaker Bios, Event Details etc: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2009_blue.html Who Should Attend? - CEOs - CFOs - Financial Execs - Economists - Compliance Officers - Banks & financial institutions - Business Consultants - CPAs & Accounting firms - Valuation Specialists - GCs of Financial Firms, - Valuation Specialists & Consultants - Risk Officers Why Attend? This is a must attend event to everyone to hear the up-to-the minute updates, issues and developments concerning the Regulatory Restructuring of the Financial Services Industry. - New guidance explained by the most qualified key leaders & experts - Hear directly from key regulators & thought leaders - Interact directly with panel during Q&A Registration Information: ** Discounts apply for early registration. See information below to register in this event. ** Regulatory Restructuring of the Financial Services Industry: What You Need To Know Date: Thursday, May 7, 2009 Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm (ET) Registration Link (click link below or copy and paste into your browser): https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=gkc&formId=56811 For Group registrations please click http://www.knowledgecongress.org/group_registration.htm or call 1.800.578.4370 for more info. Unlimited Attendance Plans: The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series has an extremely affordable benefit rich group preferred plan for companies that send multiple people to multiple webcasts. In addition to saving, you'll receive many exclusive benefits. Click http://www.mediafire.com/file/gzjmjgengmt/Unlimited_Attendee_Plan_21709r.pdf to download the brochure. Important Notice: Discounts apply for early registration. If you have a scheduling conflict and can't at
Invitation to Participate in Amending Regulation Z - Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA) LIVE Webcast - Hear from Key Regulators and Top Experts (Advertisement)
Ammending Regulation Z Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA) ** Discounts apply for early registration. See information below to register in this event. ** Summary: Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act was enacted to help ensure that homeowners yet the fairest deal when they seek equity financing on their home. As a result of the Subprime crisis, regulators are taking a new look at the regulation to help homeowners navigate through this very difficult time. Financial institutions, particularly banks and credit unions, should have a thorough and comprehensive understanding of how HOEPA is going to play out in this challenging environment. The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series is assembling a panel of distinguished professionals and key regulators to help understand the impact of HOEPA in today's financial world. The speakers will present their expert opinions in a two-hour LIVE Webcast. The event will take place on May 12, 2009, 12:00pm to 2:00pm (ET). Register for this event: https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=gkc&formId=50964 FEATURED SPEAKERS: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Dan S. Sokolov Attorney, Division of Consumer and Community Affairs Reed Smith LLP Leonard A. Bernstein Partner Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP Paul F. Hancock Partner RSM McGladrey Matt Schriner Managing Director Event Agenda: - Overview of the HOEPA Rules for Higher-Priced Loans. - New High Priced Loans: How To Define And New Disclosures - Tila Amendments In New Housing Law - The Seven Day Notice - Changes For All Principal Dwelling Secured Loans - Tila Advertising Restrictions And Guidelines - Remedial issue. - Key steps in implementing the new requirements - Necessary controls that must be developed - Identifying the audience and delivering training on the new requirements - Monitoring the requirements going forward Check for Updates, Speaker Bios, Event Details etc: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2008_RegZ.html Who Should Attend? - Commercial Loan Officers - Mortgage Loan Officers - Compliance Officers and Managers - Risk Managers and Auditors - Bank Counsel - Senior Bank Management Why Attend? This is a must attend event for anyone interested in understanding Regulation Z. - New guidance explained by the most qualified key leaders & experts - Hear directly from key regulators & thought leaders - Interact directly with panel during Q&A Registration Information: ** Discounts apply for early registration. See information below to register in this event. ** Ammending Regulation Z Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA) Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm (ET) Registration Link (click link below or copy and paste into your browser): https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=gkc&formId=50964 For Group registrations please click http://www.knowledgecongress.org/group_registration.htm or call 1.800.578.4370 for more info. Unlimited Attendance Plans: The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series has an extremely affordable benefit rich group preferred plan for companies that send multiple people to multiple webcasts. In addition to saving, you'll receive many exclusive benefits. Click http://www.mediafire.com/file/gzjmjgengmt/Unlimited_Attendee_Plan_21709r.pdf to download the brochure. 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. 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: 083801 Course Fee: $199 - $299 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. In New York, our programs are submitted immediately after the event live date and attendees are sent the approval codes once we receive them from the New York State Bar. All Other states: Once attendance is verified, attendees are emailed an official certificate of attendance which they submit to their respective State Bar Associations. Our programs are created with continuing education in mind and therefore are designed to meet the requirements of all State B
Invitation to Participate in Banking & Financial Services Law for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective LIVE Webcast - Hear from Key Regulators and Top Experts (Advertisement)
Banking & Financial Services Law for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective ** Discounts apply for early registration. See information below to register in this event. ** Summary: In 2009, the regulatory frameworks governing U.S. banks and other financial institutions are truly complex. The subprime credit crisis and its repercussions are further complicating this arena as participants in the financial services sector suffer accounting, economic, and other losses and seek to respond to the government's regulatory and enforcement initiatives. This Live Webcast will provide a comprehensive overview of the current U.S. system of regulation of depository institutions and asset management and the unique issues involved in advising banks and other financial institutions in the current regulatory environment. This program will also address how to satisfy certain compliance requirements, how to advise entities subject to multiple regulations, how to manage bank failures, how the new FDIC resolutions affect banks and other financial institutions, and how to confront the ethical challenges facing financial services attorneys. This program is appropriate for all attorneys representing domestic and international financial institutions. Speakers at the program will include representatives from both the public and private sectors. The event will take place on May 14, 2009, 3:00pm to 5:00pm (ET). Register for this event: https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=gkc&formId=58033 FEATURED SPEAKERS: Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP John Douglas Partner, Corporate Department Latham & Watkins LLP Brian W. Smith Partner WilmerHale Sara Kelsey Counsel Event Agenda/High Level Points to be Discussed: - A Regulatory Carol: A Discussion of What Got Us to the Crisis; Where We Are Now and; Where We Are Going in the U S Regulation of Financial Services - With considerable deference to Charles Dickens, our panel will explore the "Ghosts" of Regulation Past, Present and Future as they illuminate the environment in which the current credit crisis developed, the efforts now underway to cope with the situation and the plans being discussed for revamping the regulatory apparatus. This important discussion by three 'old hands' who are deeply immersed in advising clients on these issues will be of genuine interest to those financial services professionals seeking to better cope with and identify opportunities in the current situation." - The Ghost(s) of Christmas Past: - The subprime crisis: How could a few defaulting borrowers cause so much trouble? New Century, to American Home, to Countrywide - The spreading doubt about financial institution balance sheets - The liquidity crisis: Bear Sterns, Indymac, Fannie and Freddie, Lehman, AIG, Washington Mutual, Wachovia - The capital crisis: Citi and a host of others - The fraud crisis: Madoff, Stanford - The regulatory crisis: lack of understanding/knowledge or control over: risks associated with a variety of market practices; systemically important institutions; the shadow banking system; the interconnected nature of global capital markets; and the ramifications of an ad hoc approach to problems in specific institutions. - The Ghost(s) of Present Credit Crisis Programs - The present credit crisis programs fall into three major categories: - Stabilization of the liability side of bank balance sheets - Temporary life support systems to maintain past credit market arrangements - Workout of problem assets - The first two types of programs buy time and attempt to keep all the balls in the air. At the same time, they perpetuate many of the most serious flaws of past business and regulatory models through their: - lack of transparency, accountability, capital, liquidity, skin in the game and risk-management, and - presence of excess cheap funding, leverage, off-balance sheet assets, and asset-liability maturity mismatch - The programs have bought us needed time, but will at our peril obscure our very real need to: - work out the underlying problem assets, and - reform the business and regulatory models to strengthen the global financial system so this will not happen again - "Ghost" of Future Regulation - Restructuring the Federal Financial Regulatory Agencies to improve supervision and regulation of all critical aspects of the US financial system. - Establishing a Mechanism and Standard for the Regulation for Financial Activities not currently supervised/regulated. - A Global Framework to address future financial services regulation. - Updating the U S bank supervisory and examination process - stress testing, risk management and internal controls impacting what are permissible activities. - Consumer Protection - Related initiatives in upcoming U S financial regulation. Check for Updates, Speaker Bios, Event Details etc: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2009_bank.html
Invitation to Participate in Banking & Financial Services Law for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective LIVE Webcast - Hear from Key Regulators and Top Experts (Advertisement)
Banking & Financial Services Law for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective Registration for the live event closes on May 13, 2009 @ 11 pm (ET). Summary: In 2009, the regulatory frameworks governing U.S. banks and other financial institutions are truly complex. The subprime credit crisis and its repercussions are further complicating this arena as participants in the financial services sector suffer accounting, economic, and other losses and seek to respond to the government's regulatory and enforcement initiatives. This Live Webcast will provide a comprehensive overview of the current U.S. system of regulation of depository institutions and asset management and the unique issues involved in advising banks and other financial institutions in the current regulatory environment. This program will also address how to satisfy certain compliance requirements, how to advise entities subject to multiple regulations, how to manage bank failures, how the new FDIC resolutions affect banks and other financial institutions, and how to confront the ethical challenges facing financial services attorneys. This program is appropriate for all attorneys representing domestic and international financial institutions. Speakers at the program will include representatives from both the public and private sectors. The event will take place on May 14, 2009, 3:00pm to 5:00pm (ET). Register for this event: https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=gkc&formId=58033 FEATURED SPEAKERS: Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP John Douglas Partner, Corporate Department Latham & Watkins LLP Brian W. Smith Partner WilmerHale Sara Kelsey Counsel Bank of America Corporation Stacie E. McGinn Deputy General Counsel, Global Consumer and Small Business Banking Event Agenda/High Level Points to be Discussed: - A Regulatory Carol: A Discussion of What Got Us to the Crisis; Where We Are Now and; Where We Are Going in the U S Regulation of Financial Services - With considerable deference to Charles Dickens, our panel will explore the "Ghosts" of Regulation Past, Present and Future as they illuminate the environment in which the current credit crisis developed, the efforts now underway to cope with the situation and the plans being discussed for revamping the regulatory apparatus. This important discussion by three 'old hands' who are deeply immersed in advising clients on these issues will be of genuine interest to those financial services professionals seeking to better cope with and identify opportunities in the current situation." - The Ghost(s) of Christmas Past: - The subprime crisis: How could a few defaulting borrowers cause so much trouble? New Century, to American Home, to Countrywide - The spreading doubt about financial institution balance sheets - The liquidity crisis: Bear Sterns, Indymac, Fannie and Freddie, Lehman, AIG, Washington Mutual, Wachovia - The capital crisis: Citi and a host of others - The fraud crisis: Madoff, Stanford - The regulatory crisis: lack of understanding/knowledge or control over: risks associated with a variety of market practices; systemically important institutions; the shadow banking system; the interconnected nature of global capital markets; and the ramifications of an ad hoc approach to problems in specific institutions. - The Ghost(s) of Present Credit Crisis Programs - The present credit crisis programs fall into three major categories: - Stabilization of the liability side of bank balance sheets - Temporary life support systems to maintain past credit market arrangements - Workout of problem assets - The first two types of programs buy time and attempt to keep all the balls in the air. At the same time, they perpetuate many of the most serious flaws of past business and regulatory models through their: - lack of transparency, accountability, capital, liquidity, skin in the game and risk-management, and - presence of excess cheap funding, leverage, off-balance sheet assets, and asset-liability maturity mismatch - The programs have bought us needed time, but will at our peril obscure our very real need to: - work out the underlying problem assets, and - reform the business and regulatory models to strengthen the global financial system so this will not happen again - "Ghost" of Future Regulation - Restructuring the Federal Financial Regulatory Agencies to improve supervision and regulation of all critical aspects of the US financial system. - Establishing a Mechanism and Standard for the Regulation for Financial Activities not currently supervised/regulated. - A Global Framework to address future financial services regulation. - Updating the U S bank supervisory and examination process - stress testing, risk management and internal controls impacting what are permissible activities. - Consumer Protection - Related initiatives in upcoming U S financial regulation. Check for Updates,
Invitation to Participate in Banking & Financial Services Law for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective LIVE Webcast - Hear from Key Regulators and Top Experts (Advertisement)
Banking & Financial Services Law for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective Registration for the live event closes on May 13, 2009 @ 11 pm (ET). Summary: In 2009, the regulatory frameworks governing U.S. banks and other financial institutions are truly complex. The subprime credit crisis and its repercussions are further complicating this arena as participants in the financial services sector suffer accounting, economic, and other losses and seek to respond to the government's regulatory and enforcement initiatives. This Live Webcast will provide a comprehensive overview of the current U.S. system of regulation of depository institutions and asset management and the unique issues involved in advising banks and other financial institutions in the current regulatory environment. This program will also address how to satisfy certain compliance requirements, how to advise entities subject to multiple regulations, how to manage bank failures, how the new FDIC resolutions affect banks and other financial institutions, and how to confront the ethical challenges facing financial services attorneys. This program is appropriate for all attorneys representing domestic and international financial institutions. Speakers at the program will include representatives from both the public and private sectors. The event will take place on May 14, 2009, 3:00pm to 5:00pm (ET). Register for this event: https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=gkc&formId=58033 FEATURED SPEAKERS: Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP John Douglas Partner, Corporate Department Latham & Watkins LLP Brian W. Smith Partner WilmerHale Sara Kelsey Counsel Bank of America Corporation Stacie E. McGinn Deputy General Counsel, Global Consumer and Small Business Banking Event Agenda/High Level Points to be Discussed: - A Regulatory Carol: A Discussion of What Got Us to the Crisis; Where We Are Now and; Where We Are Going in the U S Regulation of Financial Services - With considerable deference to Charles Dickens, our panel will explore the "Ghosts" of Regulation Past, Present and Future as they illuminate the environment in which the current credit crisis developed, the efforts now underway to cope with the situation and the plans being discussed for revamping the regulatory apparatus. This important discussion by three 'old hands' who are deeply immersed in advising clients on these issues will be of genuine interest to those financial services professionals seeking to better cope with and identify opportunities in the current situation." - The Ghost(s) of Christmas Past: - The subprime crisis: How could a few defaulting borrowers cause so much trouble? New Century, to American Home, to Countrywide - The spreading doubt about financial institution balance sheets - The liquidity crisis: Bear Sterns, Indymac, Fannie and Freddie, Lehman, AIG, Washington Mutual, Wachovia - The capital crisis: Citi and a host of others - The fraud crisis: Madoff, Stanford - The regulatory crisis: lack of understanding/knowledge or control over: risks associated with a variety of market practices; systemically important institutions; the shadow banking system; the interconnected nature of global capital markets; and the ramifications of an ad hoc approach to problems in specific institutions. - The Ghost(s) of Present Credit Crisis Programs - The present credit crisis programs fall into three major categories: - Stabilization of the liability side of bank balance sheets - Temporary life support systems to maintain past credit market arrangements - Workout of problem assets - The first two types of programs buy time and attempt to keep all the balls in the air. At the same time, they perpetuate many of the most serious flaws of past business and regulatory models through their: - lack of transparency, accountability, capital, liquidity, skin in the game and risk-management, and - presence of excess cheap funding, leverage, off-balance sheet assets, and asset-liability maturity mismatch - The programs have bought us needed time, but will at our peril obscure our very real need to: - work out the underlying problem assets, and - reform the business and regulatory models to strengthen the global financial system so this will not happen again - "Ghost" of Future Regulation - Restructuring the Federal Financial Regulatory Agencies to improve supervision and regulation of all critical aspects of the US financial system. - Establishing a Mechanism and Standard for the Regulation for Financial Activities not currently supervised/regulated. - A Global Framework to address future financial services regulation. - Updating the U S bank supervisory and examination process - stress testing, risk management and internal controls impacting what are permissible activities. - Consumer Protection - Related initiatives in upcoming U S financial regulation. Check for Updates,
