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Sixth Annual Risk Conference
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Last Updated: 04/16/2013

Sixth Annual Risk Conference

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Co-sponsors: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and DePaul University, Driehaus College of Business, Center for Financial Services

 

While recent actions have delayed the immediate risks of the fiscal cliff, there continue to be headwinds for the financial sector. In order to navigate today’s increasingly complex global markets, financial institutions and supervisors alike must consider challenges posed by current economic conditions, an evolving regulatory environment, new market participants and increasingly demanding technology capabilities and controls. Among the more significant challenges facing today’s market participants given the factors identified above are business model and strategic risks. Financial institutions are generally challenged to identify revenue-generating opportunities in the current economic and regulatory environment that are consistent with their respective firms’ risk appetite and capital adequacy planning requirements.

 

The sixth annual joint Risk Conference theme is focused on business model and strategic risk given the current environment, and will feature a noteworthy line-up of practitioners, supervisors and industry observers who will share their perspectives regarding the evaluation of business line growth strategies in the economic environment and their views on how strategic risk decisions will be consistent with new regulatory expectations and will ensure that operations are conducted within a framework that reflects strong technological capabilities given external risks.

 

If you have any questions or dietary restrictions, you may contact Samantha Kolep (see contact information to the right) or Linda L. Nowicki via e-mail or by telephone at (312) 322-8185.

 

This conference is not open to the media or the general public. Participants are requested to use discretion in sharing the content of the conference with professional colleagues. The use of electronic recording devices is prohibited.

 

04/09/13
8:00 AM
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM
Opening Remarks

Elijah Brewer III,  Professor and Chair, Finance Department, Driehaus College of Business,  DePaul University

Steve Durfey,  Senior Vice President, Risk Specialists Division,  Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

9:00 AM
Keynote Address
  • Economic Outlook, Monetary Policy and Sustained Low Yields

David Marshall,  Associate Director of Research, Director of Financial Markets Group and Senior Vice President, Economic Research,  Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

9:45 AM
Break
10:00 AM
Panel 1: Business Model Risk

Moderator

Kevin Stiroh,  Senior Vice President and Co-Head of Market Operations, Monitoring and Analysis,  Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Panelists

  • Business Model Risk at Community Banks

Robert DeYoung,  Capitol Federal Professor in Financial Markets and Institutions,  University of Kansas School of Business

Ron Feldman,  Senior Vice President, Supervision, Regulation and Credit,  Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

  • The Treasury and the Fed: A Symbiotic Relationship, and What It Means for Interest Rates

Winthrop Smith,  President,  Win Analytics LLC

Stephen Taylor,  Chief Financial Officer,  BMO Financial Group, U.S. Operations

11:45 AM
Luncheon and Keynote Speaker

Edward Kane,  Professor of Finance,  Boston College

1:30 PM
Panel 2: Stress Testing and Capital Planning

Moderator

Lisa Ryu,  Deputy Associate Director, Federal Reserve System Stress Testing,  Federal Reserve Board of Governors

Panelists

Mike Alix,  Senior Vice President, Cross Firm Perspectives and Analytics,  Federal Reserve Bank of New York

  • Moody’s Analytics: Stress Testing and Capital Planning

Thomas Day,  Senior Director, Regulatory and Risk Solutions,  Moody’s Analytics

David Palmer,  Senior Supervisory Financial Analyst,  Federal Reserve Board of Governors

2:45 PM
Break
3:00 PM
Keynote Address: Cyber Security
  • ViaForensics: Advancing Mobile Security

Andrew Hoog,  Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder,  viaForensics

3:45 PM
Panel 3: Cyber Security

Moderator

Sandeep Dhameja,  Technology Risk Team Leader, Large Institutions,  Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Panelists

Eric Brelsford,  Special Agent,  Federal Bureau of Investigation

Andrew Bonillo,  Director, Cyber Security Strategy,  Verizon

Adrienne Haden,  Assistant Director Operations and Information Technology Policy,  Federal Reserve Board of Governors

5:00 PM
Reception
04/10/13
8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM
Keynote Speaker: A View from the Corner Office

James Rohr,  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,  PNC Financial Services Group

9:45 AM
Break
10:00 AM
Panel 4: Perspectives on Current and Emerging Risks from Chief Risk Officers

Moderator

Todd Vermilyea,  Senior Associate Director, Risk and Surveillance,  Federal Reserve Board of Governors

Panelists

Richard Hidy,  Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer,  US Bancorp

Ken Phelan,  Chief Risk Officer,  RBS Americas

Bruce Thompson,  Chief Financial Officer,  Bank of America

10:45 AM
Panel 5: Residential Mortgage Securitization: Recent Policy Developments

Moderator

  • Residential Mortgage Securitization: Recent Policy Developments

Scott Frame,  Professor of Finance,  University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Panelists

Adam Ashcraft,  Senior Vice President and Head of Credit Risk Management,  Federal Reserve Bank of New York

  • Common Securitization Platform and FHFA’s Strategic Plan

Mario Ugoletti,  Special Advisor to the Director,  Federal Housing Finance Agency

  • Reps and Warrants and Risk Retention

Andrew Davidson,  President,  Andrew Davidson & Co.

  • Common Securitization Platform: Making It @ork

Steve Gaenzler,  Principal,  Five Bridges Advisors, LLC

12:15 PM
Box Luncheon

Luncheon concludes at 1:15 p.m.

12:15 PM
Special Event – Bankers Only Session

Moderators

Rebecca Chmielewski,  Assistant Vice President, Financial Markets Utilities Group,  Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

William Obenshain,  Executive Director, Center for Financial Services,  DePaul University

2:00 PM
Conclusion of Bankers Only Session

Area Hotels

Club Quarters Hotel

111 W Adams St

Chicago,  IL  60603

(312) 575-0006

Website

A business class property located just 2 blocks from the Federal Reserve Bank in the heart of the city’s financial district. This property features a complimentary fitness center, complimentary chilled, bottled water on each floor and a comfy, lower level living room for guests.

Wyndham Blake Hotel

500 S Dearborn St

Chicago,  IL  60605

(312) 986-1234

Website

A historical gem, the Wyndham Blake Hotel is a unique boutique property located in the Printers Row neighborhood filled with specialty shops and restaurants. This property is about a 5 block walk to the Chicago Fed.

JW Marriott Hotel

151 W Adams St

Chicago,  IL  60603

(312) 660-8200

Website

Located next door to the Chicago Fed, this 5 star property is the largest luxury hotel in Chicago. Housed in a landmark building designed by renowned architect Daniel Burnham, this hotel opened in November 2010, after undergoing a $396 million restoration. The 610 rooms include all the luxuries expected from a 5 star hotel. This property also features a world-class 20,000 square foot spa and wellness center and The Florentine Restaurant featuring a seasonal menu with a focus on Italian/American fare.

Omni Chicago Hotel

676 N Michigan Ave

Chicago,  IL  60611

(312) 944-6664

Website

A luxury, all suite property, the Omni Chicago Hotel is located on they city’s Magnificent Mile of sight seeing, shopping and dining. This hotel is not within walking distance of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

Residence Inn by Marriott

201 E Walton Pl

Chicago,  IL  60611

(312) 943-9800

Website

Located within 3 blocks of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, this property offers spacious suites and a full breakfast buffet each morning. This hotel is not within walking distance of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

The W Hotel City Center

172 W Adams St

Chicago,  IL  60603

(312) 322-1200

Website

A cosmopolitan property in the middle of Chicago’s Loop, the W Hotel features rainforest showers, oversized work desks, down pillows and more. This property is just around the corner from the Federal Reserve Bank.

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Since 2008, the Supervision and Regulation Department of the Chicago Fed in partnership with the Department of Finance at DePaul University has been reaching out to risk practioners to discuss risk managment strategy. These links to previous conferences provide some context to this year's discussion.

  • 2012 Conference
  • 2011 Conference
  • 2010 Conference
  • 2009 Conference
  • 2008 Conference
 
Event Information
Date
04/09/13 - 04/10/13
Registration Deadline
Friday, March 29, 2013
Location

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Third Floor Conference Center
230 S LaSalle St
Chicago, IL 60604 

Dress

Business Attire.

Event Contact
Audrey McQuillan
(312) 322-8478
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