Conferences & Education

Bond University

October 14-16, 2009
Hilton San Diego on Mission Bay

Co-sponsored with 
Community Bankers of Washington
California Independent Bankers

Speaker Bios | Schedule


Timely On-Target Investment Strategies

  • A methodical approach to developing high performing portfolios that best fit your bank’s needs  
  • ALCO strategies, OTTI, mark-to-market and fair value accounting
  • Managing asset/liability risk
  • Bond evaluation tools including pre- and post-purchase analysis
Bond University is ideal for those with intermediate bank investment experience and/or training.

Who Should Attend

  • Chief Executive Officers
  • Chief Financial Officers
  • Controllers & Investment Managers

Why You Should Attend

Bond University helps you identify the most appropriate investment alternatives given your bank’s asset liability position, interest rate bias, risk tolerance, loan funding needs and competitive environment.

Combining objective analytical tools to identify value, with a conceptual learning environment, Bond University teaches you a methodical approach to developing portfolios to meet your bank’s needs.

Registration Information

Conference Registration Fees  
WIB/CBW/CIB Bank Member: $975
Nonmember: $1,195

Registrations into Bond University are not currently accepted for individuals from the Income/Bond Market.

New Bank Discount
Banks in organization or WIB Banks Members open less than three years take $200 off the above fees.

Cancellation Policy
By September 10, full refund minus $75 processing fee. Between September 11 and September 24, 50% refund. After September 24, no refunds will be issued.  Substitutions welcomed. We are not responsible for airfare penalties incurred due to the cancellation of this program.

Money Back Guarantee
If you are not completely satisfied with this Conference, we will provide a full refund of your registration fees.

Please Note
Each full Bond University Registration includes one ticket for: Wednesday Welcome Reception, Dinner & Casino Night (in conjunction with WIB Annual Bank Technology & Security Summit). Thursday Dinner/Event hosted by Vining Sparks. Purchase additional tickets on the registration form. There is an additional fee of $25 for tickets purchased on-site.

CPE Credit

Up to 14.50 CPE Credits may be available upon completion of the program.

Dinner Events

“Speakeasy” Welcome Reception, Dinner & Casino Night
Wednesday, October 14
This event is held in conjunction with WIB’s Bank Technology & Security Summit

Go back in time to the Roaring 20’s and prohibition by joining us for a “Speakeasy” reception starting at 5:30 pm. Enjoy prohibition era cocktails, sultry tunes and visit with exhibitors to participate in games to win “Banker Bucks”. Following the reception, enjoy an evening of dinner, gaming tables and mingling with fellow attendees at our Casino Night. Your “Banker Bucks” are redeemable at the gaming tables for playing chips. You won’t want to miss this exciting event. One ticket is included with registration, additional tickets may be purchased for $125 each for bank member guest and $145 for associate members.

Starlight Dinner Cruise Aboard Spirit of San Diego
Thursday, October 15

Discover the sparkling side of San Diego on a starlight dinner cruise of one of the world’s greatest natural harbors aboard the Spirit of San Diego, a 146-foot luxury yacht featuring mahogany and brass throughout the vessel, a 2,700-square-foot observation deck, elegant lounge furniture and a full-service galley. Guests are transferred to the docks, where they’ll board the Spirit’s private Captain’s Salon. Refreshing cocktails and a delicious sit-down dinner are served, as the yacht cruises the Big Bay. One ticket is included in your registration. If you are bringing a guest, additional tickets may be purchased on the registration form.

Hotel & Travel

Hilton San Diego on Mission Bay
1775 East Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109

The Hilton San Diego on Mission Bay is just six miles from the San Diego International Airport , and right on San Diego 's famous Mission Bay. This Four-Diamond beach resort offers 5-star service including their impeccably appointed rooms on an 18-acre bayfront park. Enjoy lush gardens, rolling lawns and sandy bayfronts just steps from your door.

Reservations
Reservations: (800) 445-8667 or http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/SANHIHF-WIB-20091012/index.jhtml
Main Phone: (619) 276-4010
Fax Number: (619) 275-8944

Room Rates
Single/Double: $209
Subject to a 12.55% room tax

Reservations will be guaranteed upon receipt of one (1) night deposit via credit card. All cancellations received prior to 72-hours of arrival date will receive a refund of deposit. Cancellations received after 72-hours will forfeit deposit.

Reservation Deadline: September 10, 2009. Contact the hotel directly and mention Western Independent Bankers to obtain the conference rate.

Rental Car Discount
Special discounts are available through AVIS by calling 800-331-1600 and referring to group code J990669.

Bond University was the most comprehensive course I have attended relating to investments and the capital markets.

— Tracy Ruelas-Hashimoto, VP/Controller
Santa Cruz County Bank, CA