The Role & Impact of the Federal Reserve and Corporate Balance Sheet Management

As board directors assess the current economic conditions and their company's financial outlook, they must understand the Federal Reserve's vital role in shaping the health of our economy. The impact of the banking system's stability and monetary policy and related changes are critical factors to integrate. Prudent balance sheet oversight and management are fundamental not only in the banking industry but also in other sectors.

Please join us for a conversation with two former top ranking Federal Reserve Officials to learn what directors need to know:

• About the economy and the outlook
• What are the key roles of the Federal Reserve?
• What are some of the key impacts of the decisions made by the Fed, both short and long term?
• What do you need to know about these impacts as a board director, both for banks, the banking system and other industries?
• What questions do you need to be asking about those impacts and to the balance sheets, in particular of the companies on whose boards you serve?