FT US Banking Forum 2019 | Financial Times | 24 October 2019 | Convene, 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

The tentative growth that banks and businesses have enjoyed in the last decade is slowing, and there are indications that the global economy is on the cusp of a downturn. Central banks around the world are predicting the slowest growth rates since 2009, retreating from previous plans for multiple interest rate rises in an effort to combat decelerating global growth.

At the same time, banks, insurers and major players from across the financial ecosystem face a variety of newer, less cyclical risks. The pressure of digital transformation is complicated by the ongoing risk of cyber attack, confusion over tech regulation, and unexpected costs of digital implementation. Competition in the sector remains stiff, with customer-centric challenger banks, agile fintech start-ups and even technology companies from outside the financial sector vying for talent, investment and customer attention.

As the sector looks towards a new decade, questions remain for US banks. What will cause the next crisis, and what will it look like? How will banks navigate recession in a time of geopolitical uncertainty, technological disruption and ethical upheaval? Will enormous investment into technology continue into the 2020s?

Join the Financial Times to discuss the place that US banks hold in the global financial ecosystem, and how we expect this to change over the next decade. We will explore the threats that still simmer beneath the surface and the enduring trends that will shape the banking industry worldwide.

Why attend?
• Gain timely insights into how the current economic, political and regulatory landscape is impacting the industry outlook.
• Discuss key challenges and opportunities for banks as they manage the impact of new technologies, emerging risks, and increased competition from nonbanks.
• Hear how bank leaders are prioritizing investments for the future, particularly with respect to technology innovation and other drivers of long-term, sustainable growth.
• Network with senior peers from across the US banking ecosystem, including current and former regulators, C-suite executives, Board members, stakeholders, and senior journalists from the Financial Times.

2019 Speakers

FT CHAIR & CONTRIBUTORS:

Laura Noonan
US Banking Editor, Financial Times

Robert Armstrong
US Finance Editor, Financial Times

Gillian Tett
Chair, Editorial Board, and Editor-at-large, US, Financial Times

Edward Luce
Washington Commentator, Financial Times

Silvia Pavoni
Economics Editor, The Banker

Ortenca Aliaj
Due Diligence Reporter, Financial Times

SPEAKERS:

Joe McGrath
Global Head of Banking, Barclays

Sarah Bloom Raskin
Former Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, US Government

Jon Pruzan
Chief Financial Officer, Morgan Stanley

Vinnie Badinehal
Head of Financial Institutions, Global Investment Banking, RBC

Audrey Choi
Chief Sustainability Officer, Morgan Stanley

H. Rodgin Cohen
Senior Chairman, Sullivan & Cromwell

Beth Davy
Partner, Sullivan & Cromwell

Mark Fedorcik
Managing Director, Deutsche Bank

Adam Fletcher
CISO, Blackstone Group

Jake Frazier
Head of Information Governance, Privacy & Security, FTI Consulting

Nima Ghamsari
CEO, Blend

Donald Kohn
Financial Policy Committee, Bank of England and former Vice Chair, Federal Reserve

Catherine Mann
Managing Director and Global Chief Economist, Citi

Braden More
Head of Partnerships, Wells Fargo

Scott Powell
CEO, Santander US

Roman Regelman
Head of Digital, BNY Mellon

Christiana Riley
Managing Director, Deutsche Bank

David Tyrie
Head of Advanced Solutions and Digital Banking, Bank of America

Anne van Riel
Head Sustainable Finance Americas, ING

Bruce Van Saun
Chairman and CEO, Citizens Financial Group

Jason Yang
Head of Americas Corporate and Institution Coverage, ICBC Standard Bank

2019 Sponsors and Partners

STRATEGIC PARTNER:
• Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

LEAD SPONSOR:
• FTI Consulting

ASSOCIATE SPONSOR:
• S&P Global