ABOUT THIS WEBINAR
You simply can't make the right strategic decisions without thoroughly understanding risk and you can't make those decisions unless you understand the factors that influence risk. See first-hand how these factors impact your credit union's balance sheet.

TOPICS & OBJECTIVES

Identify Interest Rate Risks

• Identify the four elements of interest rate risk and how they affect your credit union earnings
• Review balance sheets, yield curve, basis, optionality, and repricing risk
• Discuss how a future interest rate increase will affect the balance sheet and income statement

Market Risks

• Identify and manage elements of market risk
• Examine and analyze the factors that affect market value

Liquidity & Credit Risk

• Learn how to recognize liquidity risk and how to manage it
• Understand the critical elements in operational and contingency liquidity
• Explore credit risk and learn how to manage it
• Understand the role of credit risk while managing the balance sheet

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This webinar is beneficial for accounting staff, financial analysts, board of directors, CFOs, and anyone who is interested in learning how to manage the financial growth of your credit union.

For more program content information, call 800-356-9655, ext. 4249, or e-mail training@cuna.coop. For registration questions, call 800-356-9655, ext. 4400, or e-mail reginfo@cuna.coop.

 

INSTRUCTORS
Brian Smith-Vandergriff
Brian currently serves as a member of the Client Strategies Group with CNBS, LLC. He is directly responsible for managing client portfolios on a non-discretionary basis and conducting original research for presentation to financial institutions nationwide. He is focused on the development of new products and services throughout the company, as well as original research to support the enhancement of products that span the firm's business units. Brian is responsible for managing CNBS' Business Continuity Planning practice and is also dedicated to guiding the use of information and technology assets throughout the firm.

Brian is actively involved in the Securities Industry Association (SIA) and is currently serving as a member of SIA's Business Continuity Planning Committee and SIA's Small Firms' Technology Focus Group. He has been a frequent speaker and participant at industry conferences, contributed to industry publications, attended management education and development programs, and is a member of the Net Future Institute.

Brian has spent the majority of his career in management, technology, and analytical positions spanning several diverse industries. Prior to joining CNBS, he most recently served as a member of the technology services organization at a private university.



WEBINAR OVERVIEW
Just like in face-to-face classes, CUNA Webinars allow you to see and hear a presentation, ask questions of the instructor, and refer to handouts. You need only a speakerphone and computer with Internet connection. With a computer projection screen, it's easy to provide this training to a whole roomful of staff!

When you register for an event, the connection information will be e-mailed to you 24-48 hours before the event. If you are registering for an event the day it is being held, please call 800-356-9655, ext. 4249 or e-mail training@cuna.coop for assistance.

Did you know...in addition to attending this event live, your tuition includes six months of unlimited access to the archived (recorded) event within 48 hours of the live event for your entire credit union. See the archived events available to you and your credit union.

CUNA Webinars use Adobe Connect to provide an interactive and convenient online learning environment. Whether you are a first time Adobe Connect user, or simply need a refresher, take a short tour. You'll learn how to effectively interact with the presenter and your peers during live webinars.

CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations received in writing (via fax 608-231-4327) before the end of business on October 11, 2010 are eligible for a refund of the amount paid minus a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be granted for cancellation requests received after October 11, 2010. Substitutions are accepted anytime prior to the start of the program at no additional cost. Simply fax event and contact information, listing the new participant and who they will be replacing. Cancellation fees do not apply for free or complimentary programs.