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Thee credit crisis leaves far-reaching consequences for the banking industry

Weathering the fallout of the credit crisis, banks will need to transform their lending, underwriting and credit risk management practices.
By Peggy Bresnick Kendler
Bank Systems & Technology
June 24, 2008

The global credit crisis is driving more-intense regulatory scrutiny and an increased focus on risk management, which, in turn, will trigger enormous changes in banks' cultures, processes and staffing practices. As a result of the changing environment, banks of all sizes must transform their lending, underwriting and credit risk management practices. What regulatory changes should banks consider as they develop transformation strategies, and how will these changes impact the business? What are some of the likely staffing and workforce issues banks must address? And what types of solutions -- outsourced or otherwise -- are banks likely to deploy to help them adapt to the new landscape? Kathy Martin, VP/Assistant Chief Credit Officer, Bank of Bartlett
Hank Prybylski, Partner, Global Leader, Financial Services Risk Management, Ernst & Young
Ann Grochala, Director, Lending and Accounting Policy, ICBA
Stephen G. Sargent, President and CEO, Cypress Software Systems