Bill Smith – “Funding 101”

Bill Smith, Senior Banking Expert with over 30 years of proven experience, formerly on the Federal Reserves Advisory Board, and currently a Partner with the Forte Group, responsible for debt and equity funding,  will enlighten us regarding the funding issue in our current econmimnc environment.

 

Among the highlights of Mr. Smith’s 30 year career:

• Evaluated merger and acquisition proposals to maximize shareholder equity resulting in 43 bank mergers and 17 start-up de nova National Banks. Created and implemented a daily asset/liability management reporting system which provided timely, accurate sources/uses of funds needed to manage the daily cash requirements of a 60 Bank Holding Company.
• Participated in the investment committee responsible for managing $60-Billion in corporate assets.
• Appointed to Federal Reserve Advisory Board and National Bank Administration Institute Standards Committee addressing legal issues, and standards during the de-regulation of cash management services.
  

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