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| 1:30-3:00pm Cause of the Financial Crisis and Bailout |
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Moderator: Dr. Esmeralda Lyn, C.V. Starr Distinguished Professor of Finance and International Financial Services
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| 3:00-3:45 Keynote Address: Mr. Lew Ranieri |
| Mr. Ranieri is considered the father of mortgage backed securities, for his role in creating mortgage backed securities (MBS) for Salomon Brothers in the 1970s, will analyze the role played by MBS in the current crisis. |
| 4:00-5:30 Impact of the Bailout on Financial Institutions and Markets |
Moderator: Dr. Sinan Cebenoyan, Professor of Finance, Zarb School of Business
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| 5:30 Cocktail Reception, University Club |
All conferences presentations will be at the University Club at Hofstra University. Admission is free but registration is required. Please register via e-mail or calling 1-516-463-6216.