Atlanta, March 2002 – Unexpected actions taken by Washington policymakers can have a severe effect on investments, and it is vital for financial services companies to be aware of what is expected to change in the political environment. LOMA's Financial Inforum 2002 will address this and other issues May 5-8 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Stuart Sweet, president of Capitol Analysts Network, will provide a political outlook for 2002. Sweet has more than 25 years of continuous experience with Washington, including dealings with Congress, the Reagan Administration, lobbying groups and institutional investors.

Senior executives in the financial services industry will join experts and leaders at LOMA’s 2002 Financial Inforum to learn how to flourish during challenging times. This annual conference addresses financial, strategic, corporate planning and treasury management issues, and is an excellent opportunity for industry executives to network with one another.

Joe Calloway, a nationally recognized speaker on performance and competitive factors, will open the conference by providing insight into how winning companies are succeeding in today’s challenging times. Attendees will learn about how winning organizations are approaching such issues as leadership, competition, strategy and employee motivation.

LOMA’s 2002 Financial Inforum provides insight into a variety of areas critically important to financial services. Sandra Grant, FLMI, ACS, assistant director, business intelligence of Principal Financial Group will help attendees realize the potential of competitive intelligence and how to enhance strategic decision making across the enterprise. Additional topics include disaster recovery and business contingency planning, the changing landscape of the bank marketplace, becoming capital markets ready, and becoming the insurance company of the future.

"LOMA’s Financial Inforum is one of the best places in the industry to gain relevant information on timely topics. With all the changes we’ve seen in the past year, this conference is more important than ever. Not only do the sessions provide excellent information, but there are many opportunities to network with and learn from top executives at leading companies," said Brian Klemens, vice president and treasurer, Pacific Life.

Registration for LOMA’s 2002 Financial Inforum is $1,075 for LOMA members and $1,575 for nonmembers if registrations are received by April 2, 2002. For more information, visit www.loma.org or call 770-984-6438.