The Rewards of an Ethical Culture

Let me begin by thanking Sir William Blair and the Bank of England for inviting me to participate in this Project and at this Conference. At the New York Fed, we have made ethical culture a priority for financial services. We have done this not as a formal part of a supervisory program, but more as a call for reform. In the short time that I have this afternoon, I will speak about the reasons why I believe reform is necessary, highlight some of the important practical features of a strong ethical culture, and conclude by setting out a few of the rewards that might result from it.