This conference provided insight into the Federal Reserve’s perspective on current industry issues affecting regional and community banks in New England. 

Economic Outlook

The Subprime Crisis: Can Problems in a Small Part of the Mortgage Market Disrupt the Entire Economy?
Paul Willen, Senior Economist and Policy Advisor
Research

Changes in the Real Estate Lending Landscape

Residential Lending: "Changing Directions"
Andy Olszowy, Manager
Supervision, Regulation and Credit

Identity Theft Update

Identity Theft and Remote Deposit Capture (RDC)
Kevin Keener, Manager
Supervision, Regulation and Credit

Funding Trends

The Deposit Dilemma: Trends, Challenges, and Responses
Ron Adams, Manager
Don Lambert, Safety & Soundness Examiner
Supervision, Regulation and Credit