The 'Regulating Bank Culture' conference, held on February 6, 2020, was organized by the Sutherland School of Law at University College Dublin (UCD) in collaboration with Professor Claire Hill of the University of Minnesota. Sponsored by Eversheds Sutherland, the event convened leading academics, regulators, and industry leaders to discuss contemporary issues in banking culture.
Key topics addressed included senior executive accountability, diversity and inclusion, board dynamics, promoting trust, and constructive dissent. The conference featured a keynote address by Mr. Justice John Hedigan, Chair of the Irish Banking Culture Board, and presentations from notable figures such as Mike Held, General Counsel at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and Seana Cunningham, Director of Enforcement at the Central Bank of Ireland.
The event provided ample networking opportunities, with sessions designed to foster dialogue among participants. Attendees had the chance to engage with experts during panel discussions and informal gatherings, enhancing professional connections and collaborative prospects.
This conference was particularly relevant for banking professionals, regulators, legal experts, and academics interested in the evolving landscape of bank culture and governance. Participants gained valuable insights into international practices and emerging trends, equipping them to contribute to positive changes within the financial sector.
Speakers(19)
Ciaran Walker
Partner at Eversheds Sutherland, Dublin
Ciaran Walker is a partner at Eversheds Sutherland in Dublin.
Dr. Joe McGrath
Lecturer at University College Dublin
Dr. Joe McGrath is a lecturer at University College Dublin.
Ger Deering
Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman
Ger Deering serves as the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman.
Jeremy Masding
CEO at PTSB
Jeremy Masding is the CEO of PTSB.
Joe McGrath
Lecturer at University College Dublin
Joe McGrath is a lecturer at University College Dublin.
John Breslin
Practising Barrister
John Breslin is a practising barrister.
Marion Kelly
Acting CEO at Irish Banking Culture Board
Marion Kelly is the Acting CEO of the Irish Banking Culture Board.
Mary O’Dea
Chief Executive at Institute of Banking
Mary O’Dea serves as the Chief Executive of the Institute of Banking.
Mike Held
General Counsel at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Mike Held is the General Counsel at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Mr Justice John Hedigan
Chair at Irish Banking Culture Board
Mr Justice John Hedigan is the Chair of the Irish Banking Culture Board.
Mr. Justice John Hedigan
Chair at Irish Banking Culture Board
Mr. Justice John Hedigan serves as the Chair of the Irish Banking Culture Board.
Niel Willardson
General Counsel at Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Niel Willardson is the General Counsel at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.
Peter Roebben
CEO at KBC Ireland
Peter Roebben serves as the CEO of KBC Ireland.
Professor Blanaid Clarke
Professor at Trinity College Dublin
Professor Blanaid Clarke is a professor at Trinity College Dublin.
Professor Claire Hill
Professor at University of Minnesota
Professor Claire Hill is a professor at the University of Minnesota.
Professor Lasana Harris
Professor at University College London
Professor Lasana Harris is a professor at University College London.
Professor Tamas David-Barrett
Professor at University of Oxford
Professor Tamas David-Barrett is a professor at the University of Oxford.
Seana Cunningham
Director of Enforcement at Central Bank of Ireland
Seana Cunningham holds the position of Director of Enforcement at the Central Bank of Ireland.
Tom Noone
Counsel at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Tom Noone serves as Counsel at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Event Details
- Date
- February 6, 2020
- Location
- 🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland
- Mason Hayes & Curran Theatre L024, Sutherland School of Law, University College Dublin
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Banking professionals, regulators, legal experts, academics