Session Descriptions

Navigating the Future: Insights into FCA’s Oversight and Emerging Risks

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Dive into the Farm Credit Administration’s (FCA) strategic focus areas for FY 2025 at this essential session. Learn about the Agency’s perspective on the current market cycle and regulatory expectations for the System’s changing business practices. Hear from the FCA on System trends, recent guidance and exam manual updates, and agency perspectives on questions gathered from System institutions. This interactive session will feature a live Q&A and a panel discussion with FCA leaders making it ideal for farm credit professionals looking to stay ahead in the regulatory landscape.

Learner Outcomes:

  1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the FCA’s regulatory expectations around recent guidance and examination manual updates, enhancing your ability to align practices and policies with FCA standards to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
  2. Elevate your awareness of the prevailing credit conditions and delve into the FCA’s focal points for credit examinations. This knowledge will empower you to anticipate regulatory attention and adjust your strategies to mitigate risks effectively.
  3. Acquire in-depth knowledge of the FCA’s FY 2025 National Oversight Program. This includes critical areas such as cybersecurity risks, credit risk, innovation, and mission-focused lending, enabling you to proactively adapt to emerging regulatory expectations.