Testimonials

"Networks Financial Institute seeks to attract the attention and participation of the best minds in the financial services field, from academia, government and industry to create a new and integrated source for resource, education and development in the financial services field. In building this partnership, Indiana will have the opportunity to claim a new role in the financial services industry. [NFI] also will create opportunities for students, faculty and the citizens of Indiana to benefit from and educate themselves about the financial services industry."

U.S. Sen. Richard G. Lugar
R-Ind.

"For years Indiana has been known for its outstanding insurance and financial services sector. Lilly Endowment believes that Networks Financial Institute will play an important role in shaping the future vibrancy of this sector of Indiana's economy through its educational and research programs. We want more people in our state to believe that first-rate activities and resources can thrive in Indiana and Lilly Endowment believes NFI will play an important role in affirming this belief."

Clay Robbins
President, Lilly Endowment

"We're absolutely delighted to have the confidence of Lilly Endowment and we appreciate its generosity. It's going to be an important generating force - not only to our university but in the Hoosier state, our nation and the world. Networks Financial Institute will enable us to think about policy, to put new lenses on issues that are critical to the world's economy. Those ideas will now come from the Crossroads of America"

Lloyd W. Benjamin III
President, Indiana State University

"[Networks Financial Institute] is a huge step forward for Indianapolis and the state of Indiana in the financial services industry. NFI has the potential to enable Indianapolis to be recognized nationally and internationally for its financial service expertise."

Larry S. Boulet
Partner, PriceWaterhouseCoopers

"In the world of financial services, where change is of the essence, Networks Financial Institute seeks to combine the strengths and opportunities of industry, academia and government to ensure that this change is well-informed."

U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh
D-Ind.

"[Networks Financial Institute] is a very objective bystander working to bring different interested parties together [to] talk about the issues."

U.S. Sen. John Sununu
R-N.H.