Event: Advancing Asset Policy in Illinois


Please join us for an interactive forum hosted by
the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and
the Illinois Asset Building Group on
Advancing Asset Policy in Illinois

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
230 South LaSalle Street (Illinois Room)
October 4, 2007
8:00–11:00 a.m.
Continental breakfast will be served


Advocates, policymakers, financial institutions, regulators, community leaders, researchers, and others will discuss the implications and use of the 2007 Assets and Opportunity Scorecard for advancing asset policies in Illinois,learn about children’s savings accounts and other asset policies, and participate in communications training.

The Consumer and Community Affairs Department at the Chicago Fed will discuss recent findings from focus groups looking at the relationship among insurance, financial access, and wealth building or preservation for financially underserved customers.

Attendees must RSVP and bring a valid photo ID. To get more information or to RSVP, contact Meg Dunne at megdunne@povertylaw.org or 312.263.3830 ext. 246.