10th Annual Conference on Bank Regulation

The 10th Annual Conference on Bank Regulation, co-hosted by the Bank Policy Institute and Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs, took place on February 20, 2026. This annual event convenes academics, regulators, and practitioners to discuss the latest research on banking and bank regulation.

This year's conference focused on three main themes: innovation and automation in banking, banking supervision, and digitalization in banking. Sessions included discussions on automated credit limit increases, banks' outsourcing to cloud service providers, and the impact of digital payments on monetary policy transmission.

The conference concluded with a panel discussion on the outlook for digital innovation in banking, featuring experts from Citigroup, Circle, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, and Columbia SIPA. This session provided insights into future trends and challenges in the banking sector.

Attendees included professionals from the banking industry, regulatory bodies, and academia, offering a platform for networking and collaboration among key stakeholders in the field of bank regulation.