Economists debate banking regulation at the University of Greenwich
Two distinguished speakers from the world of finance will be sharing their insights into the subject of banking regulation, in two talks at the University of Greenwich on Wednesday, May 12 and Tuesday, May 18.
John Kay, a distinguished academic, acclaimed columnist with the Financial Times and an inventive economist, will discuss the case for banking reform, including the feasibility of separating retail and investment banking operations.
He will also investigate why banking reform is necessary, draw on the lessons learned from the recent crisis and give his own insights into how the financial system operates.
The following week Professor Charles Goodhart, a member of the Financial Markets Group at the London School of Economics, will argue that central banks should be equipped appropriately for achieving financial stability. He will relate his analysis to the lessons learned during the recent financial crisis and the regulatory debate in Europe and the United States.
This talk takes place on Tuesday, May 18. Both talks will run from 6.30pm to 8pm at the University of Greenwich in Room 180, Queen Anne Court, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, SE10 9LS.
There will be networking opportunities and refreshments available at the end of both events.
To reserve places call 020 8331 8311 or e-mail: businessevents@gre.ac.uk, stating John Kay and/or Charles Goodhart in the subject line. Places will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Entry on the day cannot be guaranteed if an advance booking has not been made.
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Pictures: John Kay and Charles Goodhart.
Both events are currently attracting interest from the general public, and a large number of attendees have already registered from HM Treasury and from the big four banks.
John Kay is currently a Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics and writes a weekly column for the Financial Times.
The events are being organised by the university’s Business School which has over 4,000 students, around 150 academic staff, and occupies one of the historic buildings planned by Sir Christopher Wren. To find out more about the study options on offer at the Business School, call 0800 005 006 or e-mail: courseinfo@greenwich.ac.uk
For further information, please contact:
Lee Armitt
Press Officer
University of Greenwich
020 8331 9420