International Banking Conference Series
The annual Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago International Finance Conference is designed to focus on important current international issues in banking and finance that are best analyzed by bringing together researchers and policymakers from different countries and different perspectives. The conference is generally cosponsored with a major international organization in order to enhance both the transnational visibility and credibility. The topics are selected because they have important public policy implications across countries and the papers and presentations emphasize the public policy aspects. Both the program speakers and audience are targeted with this objective in mind. Thus, participants are selected from both a broad cross-section of countries and a broad cross-section of affiliations, including government officials, regulators, industry practitioners and academics. The number of participants is limited to encourage active participation by all.
Past Conferences
2016
Nineteenth Annual International Banking Conference
This year’s topic is Achieving Financial Stability: Challenges to Prudential Regulation. The event is co-sponsored by the European Central Bank. The primary purpose of this conference is to bring together leading financial practitioners, researchers, policymakers and academics throughout the financial community to discuss important current issues that impact the efficiency and safety of international financial markets and institutions. This years conference takes place on November 3-4, 2016.
2015
Eighteenth Annual International Banking Conference
The theme of this year's conference was the Future of Large and Internationally Active Banks. It was co-hosted with the World Bank and takes place on November 4-5, 2015.
2014
Seventeenth Annual International Banking Conference
In collaboration with the Bank of England(external), the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will hold its annual International Banking Conference. The purpose of the conference is to address important current issues affecting international financial markets on November 6-7, 2014. This year, we will examine the state of the new global financial system as it has evolved in response to significant market changes
2013
Sixteenth Annual International Banking Conference
In collaboration with the International Monetary Fund, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will hold its sixteenth annual International Banking Conference on November 7–8, 2013, at the Bank. The purpose of the annual conference is to address current issues affecting international financial markets. This year, we will examine the implications of "shadow banking," a phenomenon which has become widespread internationally.
2012
Fifteenth Annual International Banking Conference
This year's theme is The Social Value of the Financial Sector: Too Big to Fail or Just Too Big?, and is co-hosted by the Center for Economic Policy Research. It will be held November 15-16, 2012. The purpose of the annual conference is to address important current issues affecting international financial markets. This year, the conference will examine the social value of the financial sector. What are the welfare implications of the current industry structure?
2011
Fourteenth Annual International Banking Conference
The Role of Central Banks in Financial Stability: How Has It Changed?
In conjunction with the European Central Bank(external), the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will hold its fourteenth annual International Banking Conference on November 10–11, 2011, at the Bank. The purpose of the annual conference is to address important current issues affecting international financial markets. This year, we will examine the changing role of central banks in pursuing financial stability.
2010
Thirteenth Annual International Banking Conference
Macroprudential Regulatory Policies: The New Road to Financial Stability?
In conjunction with the International Monetary Fund, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will hold its thirteenth annual International Banking Conference on September 23–24, 2010. The purpose of these conferences is to address current issues affecting international financial markets. This year, we examine the role of macroprudential regulation in the financial sector.
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2009
Twelfth Annual International Banking Conference
The International Financial Crisis: Have the Rules of Finance Changed?
On September 24–25, 2009, the World Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will co-sponsor the Fed's twelfth annual International Banking Conference.
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2008
Eleventh Annual International Banking Conference
The Credit Market Turmoil of 2007–08: Implications for Public Policy
On September 25–26, 2008, the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago co-sponsored the Fed's eleventh annual International Banking Conference titled The Credit Market Turmoil of 2007–08: Implications for Public Policy.
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2007
Tenth Annual International Banking Conference
Globalization and Systemic Risk
In conjunction with the International Monetary Fund, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago held its tenth annual International Banking Conference on September 27–28, 2007. This year's theme was Globalization and Systemic Risk. The two-day conference featured keynote presentations by Frederic Mishkin, Governor, U.S. Federal Reserve Board and John Lipsky, First Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund.
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2006
Ninth Annual International Banking Conference
International Financial Instability: Cross-Border Banking and National Regulation
In conjunction with the International Association of Deposit Insurers, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago hosted its ninth annual International Banking Conference on October 5 and 6, 2006. This year the theme was International Financial Instability: Cross-Border Banking and National Regulation.
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2005
Eighth Annual International Banking Conference
Cross-Border Banking: Regulatory Challenges
Co-sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the World Bank.
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2004
Seventh Annual International Banking Conference
Systemic Financial Crises: Resolving Large Bank Insolvencies
Sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's Research Department.
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2003
Sixth Annual International Banking Conference
Market Discipline: The Evidence across Countries and Industries
Sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's Research Department.
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2002
Fifth Annual International Banking Conference
Asset Price Bubbles: Implications for Monetary, Regulatory and International Policies
Co-sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the World Bank Group.
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2001
No conference
2000
Fourth Annual International Banking Conference
Risk Management in the Global Economy
Co-sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Journal of Banking and Finance, Volume 26, Number 2/3. (Conference details not available on this site.)
1999
Third Annual International Banking Conference
Global Financial Crises: Lessons from Recent Events
Co-sponsored by the Bank for International Settlements and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
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1998
Second Annual International Banking Conference
The Asian Financial Crisis: Origins, Implications and Solutions
This conference was co-sponsored by the International Monetary Fund and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
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1997
First Annual International Banking Conference
Preventing Bank Crises: Lessons from Recent Global Bank Failures
This conference was co-sponsored by the Economic Development Institute of The World Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
