Webcast overview
During this 90-minute event we will discuss:
The State of the Banking Industry – Q&A with Fitch Ratings
We will focus on the 3rd quarter earnings outlook ahead of bank earning season, the overall view of the market and bank ratings, as well as key areas of focus and strategic trends for the banking industry. This discussion will be led by Peter Torrente, KPMG National Sector Leader, Banking & Capital Markets. Joining Peter will be Christopher Wolfe, Managing Director-Head of North American Banks at Fitch.
Update from the AICPA National Conference on Banks and Savings Institutions
Panelists, including Ryan Richards, Corporate Controller of Zions Bancorporation, will discuss highlights from the conference including:
- The current climate in banking and key issues
- Perspectives from the Federal Banking Regulators
- Updates from the SEC and PCAOB; and
- The FASB’s agenda
The Political Agenda
This panel will focus on the new tax proposals including a discussion of the reconciliation, and will provide more detail on the legislative process to come and how proposed changes will affect the banking industry.
Joining us from KPMG: Alysha Horsley, Audit Partner, Financial Services, Michael Hall, Audit Partner, DPP, Mario Mastrantoni, Accounting Advisory Partner, John Gimigliano, Principal in Charge, Federal Legislative & Regulatory Services, Priya Dayananda, Managing Director, Government Affairs, and will be moderated by Liz L’Hommedieu, Principal, Washington National Tax Financial Institutions, and Mark Price, Principal in Charge, Washington National Tax Financial Institutions.
Featured speakers

Alysha Horsley
Partner, Audit, KPMG in the U.S.

Priya Dayananda
Executive Director, Federal Government Affairs, KPMG LLP

Elizabeth B. L'Hommedieu
Principal, Financial Institutions & Products, KPMG US