Washington, DC – March 25, 2015 – On March 25, Venable LLP partner Andrew Olmem will participate in a panel discussion at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Ninth Annual Capital Markets Summit. The discussion is entitled "Cumulative Impact of Financial Regulations: Is it All Adding Up to a Better System?"
David Hirschmann, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness (CCMC), will moderate the panel. In addition to Mr. Olmem, the panel will include Hal Scott, Director, Committee on Capital Markets Regulation; Aaron Klein, Director, Financial Regulatory Reform Initiative, Bipartisan Policy Center; and Anthony J. Carfang, Director and Partner, Treasury Strategies, Inc.
A partner in Venable's nationally recognized Financial Services and Legislative and Government Affairs Groups, Mr. Olmem's practice focuses on financial services regulation and policy. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Olmem served as the Chief Counsel (minority) for the U.S. Senate Banking Committee.
Hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness, the Ninth Annual Capital Markets Summit highlights the importance of well-functioning, liquid, vibrant markets for the business community and the role they play in driving economic growth and job creation. Bringing together more than 300 attendees from the business community and government leaders, speaker and attendees examine the state of the country's financial markets and address the most pressing challenges facing the U.S. and global economies. Prominent speakers in government, public policy and business focus on the changing regulatory environment and significant emerging trends.
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