Transparency is Key

Investors, policymakers and consumers are all grappling with the same issues when it comes to ESG, sustainability and what it means to be “green.”

In this inaugural webinar series for federal risk managers, Maryland Smith's Dr. Clifford Rossi will interview Gregory Keith, the Chief Risk Officer of Ginnie Mae. Ginnie Mae is one of the major market participants in the secondary market for federally insured mortgage-backed securities and in that process is exposed to a number of risk issues.

Join the CFP and Federal Reserve Board of Governors for their Fourth Annual Short Term Funding Markets Conference. This event brings together researchers, regulators and others interested in related topics, with a broad interest in liquidity transformation and funding provision by banks, dealers and money market funds, as well as structure and network of short-term funding markets. This year’s topics include:

• Fragility in Repo Markets
• Fintech Lenders
• Safe Assets
• Liquidity Management

Fintech companies have accelerated the adoption of a variety of innovative technologies in the financial services industry, revolutionizing the way banking is conducted.  From payments, clearing and settlement services, to mobile wallets, blockchain and digital currencies, a technology revolution in banking is upon us.  These changes also bring risk to consumers, fintechs and their counterparties and also to traditional banking institutions.  We will explore these issues with our guest, Martha Cummings who brings a unique perspective and deep industry experience as a C-level

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was launched by the federal government on April 3, 2020, to assist small businesses in sustaining the paychecks of their employees in the face of the COVID19 pandemic. This webinar will dig into the specifics of the PPP and how you can access this important resource: How to apply, what the funds can be used for, and what will determine whether or not the loan is partially or fully forgiven. There will also be time for Q&A.

Open discussion with participants about the challenges and issues they face in the retail industry.

Facilitated by: Jie Zhang

Please join William N. Goetzmann, Edwin J. Beinecke Professor of Finance and Management Studies & Director of the International Center for Finance, Yale University, and Russ Wermers, Dean’s Chair in Finance, Robert H.

Momentum is building for understanding the impacts of climate change on your institution. Forward leaning companies are readying themselves for climate change financial disclosures as well as the prospect for regulatory climate change scenario analysis.  Translating physical risks into financial risks is key to building meaningful climate change scenarios for decision making and risk management. Our panelists will describe the current landscape for climate change scenario analysis, implementation challenges and implications for the financial services industry and risk managers.

Utilizing Data Analytics to Build A Winning Retail Business

Retail industry trends and implications for small and Mid-sized Retailers (SMR)

This session will focus on 1) the "big picture" and major trends of the industry, more or less organized by different retail sectors; 2) the implications for SMR's; 3) discuss strategies to address these challenges from the perspective of SMR's.

Facilitated by: Jie Zhang