Career Paths for BankersTM
Guest Speakers
Housing-Financial
Stability and the Economy:
A Current Assessment
Patrick
K. Barron, First Vice President and COO
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Dialogue
with Counsel: Banking in Times of Chaos and Change – Part II
Walter G.
Moeling, IV, Partner
Bryan Cave Powell Goldstein, LLP, Atlanta
It’s a year later, but some old friends don't know when to go
home. As the slowdown hopefully begins to come to an end, Walt will look
at how the events of the past two years have changed the way banks and
regulators will work together in the future and the strategies that are
most likely to succeed in this different environment. New Federal
Regulatory legislation will be in the news as well, and Walt will come
ready to answer your questions.
Economic
Update
Christopher
Low, Chief Economist, Capital Markets
FTN Financial, New York City
Join nationally recognized economist, Chris Low as he addresses both
national and state, and discusses the outlook for interest rates.
Reputational Risk Management and Communications
David Oliver, Moderator
Senior Vice President
Georgia Bankers Association, Atlanta
Bolling P. Spalding, Principal
Jackson Spalding, Inc., Atlanta
David Rubinger, Founder
Rubinger Communications Solutions and former editor of the Atlanta
Business Chronicle, Atlanta
The banking industry has been in the spotlight of late and customers,
employees, directors, shareholders, community leaders, policy makers and
media have a lot of questions about the overall health of your bank and
our industry. Knowing how best to communicate during tough times can
make a big difference in the confidence those constituents have in your
bank. The panel will share key insights about how the local newsroom
works, some key planning and preparation tips to ensure effective
communication and useful communication best practices that will help you
maintain your bank’s reputation and credibility.
Crisis and Opportunity: The Future of Banking
Lee Wetherington, Senior Vice President
Goldleaf
Financial Solutions, Hahira
Why predict the “Future of Banking” when that very future is
threatened by a raging economic crisis? Because in a crisis, panic is
best countered by the sobriety and perspective of the long view.
Moreover, there is no better time to map the future than when fear
abounds, as fear cuts through complacency, sharpens focus and brings
opportunity into brilliant relief. With crisis comes choice, and for
those banks with the foresight and fortitude to choose fight over
flight, the future beckons with prospects aplenty. Join Lee for an
unorthodox take on the trends, challenges, and opportunities ahead.
2009 Annual Convention