To address concerns regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) and to help safeguard the health and well-being of our members and the greater secured finance community participating in events over the coming months, the Secured Finance Network (SFNet) is instituting the following policies:

SFNet will work closely with all venues to put into place precautions in line with the guidance provided by the CDC, WHO, and other relevant authorities, including:

• Increasing cleaning throughout our events
• Making hand sanitizer available to promote good hygiene
• Adopting no-handshake rules
• Displaying the latest recommendations from the CDC and WHO regarding prevention

SFNet encourages people who are not feeling well to stay home and will support the recommendations of the CDC’s Traveler’s Health Notices for the latest guidance and recommendations.

SFNet will offer a full refund up to one week in advance of an event start date for anyone who registers for one of SFNet’s* upcoming conferences and later feels the need to cancel for health-related concerns. *Please see specific terms and conditions published by SFNet Chapters for their individual initiatives
SFNet will monitor developments to determine whether further measures are warranted

"The well-being of our members, conference attendees, volunteers, and SFNet staff is of the utmost importance. SFNet will continue to follow this situation and to provide updates and resources through direct outreach, social media, and www.SFNet.com," SFNet said.  "We appreciate that this is a tumultuous time and hope this gives you peace of mind while dealing with changing circumstances."