U.S. Financial Regulatory Week Ahead

Oct 13

The Federal Government Remains Shut, and the House is Out of Session. But it is IMF/World Bank Week, and the IIF, STA, and Fintech Foundation Host Big Conferences

October 13 - 17, 2025

Next week is going to be a particularly odd week: It is Columbus Day today (Monday - a federal holiday), but the Federal Government is shut down and will likely remain shut down all week, and as a result, there are no Congressional hearings scheduled (indeed, the House is going to remain out of session until the shutdown ends).

However, Washington will also be extremely busy, as it is also hosting the annual International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings, bringing finance ministers from around the world to the city (heads-up: expect lots of motorcades and closed-off streets).

There will be, however, a number of speeches being given by Federal Reserve Board and regional Fed Presidents – including a speech by Fed Chair Jay Powell on the economic outlook. Considering the lack of economic reports from the federal government due to the shutdown, Powell’s speech will be closely watched in advance of the upcoming Fed interest rate meeting. And Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman will be speaking twice this week on regulatory issues.

Arguably, the biggest events this week will be the Institute for International Finance’s annual 2025 members meeting, the Securities Traders Association annual conference, and the Fintech Week 2025 conference. Between the two conferences, several regulators will be speaking.

Below is a listing of all the rest of the major regulatory events in the coming week. Please let us know if you have any questions.

U.S. Congressional Hearings

U.S. Senate

· There are no significant hearings scheduled at this time. A number of committee hearings have been postponed due to the federal government shutdown.

House of Representatives

· The House of Representatives is out of session. Speaker of the House Michael Johnson (R-LA) has stated the House will remain out until the government shutdown ends.

Federal Department & Regulatory Agency Meetings & Events

Federal Reserve Board and Federal Reserve Banks

· Monday, October 13, Noon – Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank President Anna Paulson speaks on “A View from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia" before the National Association for Business Economics 67th Annual Meeting," Global Economy in Transition: Finding Opportunity Amid Disruption.”

· Tuesday, October 14, 8:45 a.m. – Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman will speak at the 2025 Institute of International Finance (IIF) Annual Membership Meeting, Washington, D.C.

· Tuesday, October 14, 12:30 p.m. – Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell gives a speech entitled “ Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy” at the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

· Tuesday, October 14, 3:25 p.m. – Federal Reserve Board Governor Christopher J. Waller gives a speech on payments at the 2025 Institute of International Finance (IIF) Annual Membership Meeting, Washington, D.C.

· Tuesday, October 14, 3:30 p.m. – Boston Federal Reserve Bank President Susan Collins speaks and participates in a moderated question-and-answer session before the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.

· Wednesday, October 15, 9:30 a.m. – Federal Reserve Board Governor Stephen Miran participates in a conversation at the CNBC Invest in America Forum (virtual).

· Wednesday, October 15, 12:30 p.m. – Federal Reserve Board Governor Stephen Miran participates in a conversation at the Nomura Research Forum in Washington, D.C.

· Wednesday, October 15, 12:10 p.m. – Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic participates in a moderated conversation and Q&A on “Economic Mobility" before the United Way Regional Summit on Economic Mobility for Children and Youth.

· Wednesday, October 15, 1:00 p.m. – Federal Reserve Board Governor Christopher Waller speaks on artificial intelligence at the 2025 D Fintech Week.

· Thursday, October 16, 8:00 a.m. – Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President Thomas Barkin speaks on "Staying Sanguine About the Horizon" before a virtual Aiken County Chamber of Commerce event.

· Thursday, October 16, 9:00 a.m. – Federal Reserve Board Governor Christopher J. Waller gives a speech on the economic outlook at the C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics with Governor Christopher J. Waller, New York, New York.

· Thursday, October 16, 9:00 a.m. – Federal Reserve Board Governor Michael S. Barr gives a speech at the 2025 DC Fintech Week, Washington, D.C.

· Thursday, October 16, 9:00 a.m. – Federal Reserve Board Governor Stephen I. Miran speaks at the 2025 Institute of International Finance (IIF) Annual Membership Meeting, Washington, D.C.

· Thursday, October 16, 10:00 a.m. – Federal Reserve Board Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman speaks at the 2025 Federal Reserve Stress Testing Research Conference (virtual).

· Thursday, October 16, 12:45 p.m. – Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President Thomas Barkin speaks on "Staying Sanguine About the Horizon" before the Richmond Association for Business Economics.

· Thursday, October 16, 4:15 p.m. – Federal Reserve Board Governor Stephen I. Miran speaks at the Semafor Fall 2025 World Economy Summit, Washington, D.C.

· Thursday, October 16, 4:30 p.m. – Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President Thomas Barkin speaks on "Staying Sanguine About the Horizon" before the Richmond Risk Management Association.

· Thursday, October 16, 6:00 p.m. – Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari participates in a town hall hosted by Elevate Rapid City.

· Friday, October 17, 12:15 p.m. – St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President Alberto Musalem discusses the U.S. economy and monetary policy before the Institute for International Finance Annual Membership Meeting.

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