Papers and Presentations
Welcome remarks
Todd Greene, Vice President and Community Affairs Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Dr. Joyce Elam, Dean of Business, Florida International University
Keynote address
Economic Inclusion and the Americas
Ambassador Charles Shapiro, Senior Advisor for Economic Initiatives,
Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, U.S. State Department
Leveraging Access to Banking for Economic Growth
This panel will discuss how the provision of responsive and responsible financial services contributes to the growth and stability of a community and the greater market. Focus will be on next steps for banked individuals—microbusiness development, asset accumulation, and community investment.
Moderator
Dario Fuentes, President, Florida International Bankers Association
Panel
Lars Gilberts, Director, United Way Center for Financial Stability (operated and housed by South Florida Urban Ministries) [Presentation] 
Rogerio Fernando Lot, General Manager, Banco do Brasil, Miami Branch
[Presentation]
Alonso Martín, Community Affairs Consul, Consulate General of Mexico in Miami [Presentation]
Community-Focused Banking Alternatives
This panel will discuss financial models that offer responsible alternatives to traditional banking that address the specific needs of unbanked communities, including financial education, responsive products and services, and economic development.
Moderator
Myriam Quispe-Agnoli, Research Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Panel
Jose Pablo Arellano, Head of Microfinance Unit (Banca Emergente), Banco de Crédito e Inversiones (Chile) [Presentation]
Lionel Derteano, Executive Vice President, Financiera Edyficar,
Banco de Crédito del Perú [Presentation]
James Paryz, Manager of Business Loan Operations, BankAtlantic [Presentation]
Mobile Banking and Remittance Innovation
Mobile banking and payments are a growing trend, especially in bringing an alternative payments platform to remote and previously unbanked geographies. This panel will discuss how technological developments are impacting financial product development, consumer habits, and industry synergies.
Moderator
Cynthia Merritt, Assistant Director, Retail Payments Risk Forum, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta [Presentation]
Panel
Lisa Dawson, Lead Associate, Financial Intelligence Center of Excellence, Booz Allen Hamilton
[Presentation]
Maria C. Stephens, Senior Technical Advisor, Microenterprise Development Team, Office of Poverty Reduction, Bureau for Economic Growth, Agriculture, and Trade, U.S. Agency for International Development
Closing remarks
Stephen Kay, Director, Americas Center, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
