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This summit examined the latest in regulatory developments, investment opportunities, and the state of the global securities markets. Participants assessed how the global ABS markets have fared during the financial crisis and the prognosis going forward, taking a comprehensive look at core ABS asset classes including auto, credit cards, mortgage, and student loans. As part of the summit, NERA Senior Vice President Dr. Faten Sabry participated in a session entitled "ABS and Financial Reform: Evaluating the Impact of New and Proposed Regulatory Changes on Investors and Issuers," which discussed the long-term impact of TALF, recent trends in agency MBS purchases, the potential impact of the FDIC's safe harbor reform proposals, and whether new or proposed reforms will conflict internationally. Other speakers on the panel included John Kiff, Senior Economist, International Monetary Fund and Adam Aschcaft, Head of Structured Credit at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.