2017 Community Banking in the 21st Century Research and Policy Conference: Call for Papers Now Open
The Federal Reserve System and the Conference of State Bank Supervisors are now accepting papers for the 2017 Community Banking in the 21st Century research and policy conference. The conference committee is seeking papers that explore all aspects of community banking, including but not limited to: the role of community banks in the U.S. financial system; advantages and disadvantages of the community bank business model; the effects of government policy on community banks; significant challenges faced by community banks; and new opportunities for community banks. This year's conference will be held Oct. 4‑5 at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The deadline for submitting papers is June 16.Read more about the call for papers.