Conferences

Understanding the "New" Banking Environment

A conference sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Policy and Supervisory Studies Group

Conference Location
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Conference Center, Third Floor
1000 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30309

In the aftermath of the recent economic and real estate recession, many banks have begun to revisit their business models. With the majority of analysts arguing that a reduced reliance on real estate is necessary, where will banks turn to for growth? Small business lending has been cited as one area that banks could embrace. What skills will banks need to employ to succeed in such a competitive setting? What are some of the challenges and opportunities banks may soon encounter? Furthermore, as banks work to reinvent themselves, will recently passed regulatory reform help or harm their cause?

For more information, e-mail debate.confirm@atl.frb.org

Preliminary Agenda