Risk Evolve Agenda Draft

Agenda

9:00-9:35

ESG STRATEGY
Advancing ESG integration and strategies to maintain practices and principles

View Session Details

Challenges with ESG data collection, quality, and reporting
- Identifying data requirements for robust ESG integration
Exploring the evolving risk landscape due to ESG factor
Developing scenarios for the future when historical data may not be applicable
Integration of ESG considerations and transition risks into market risk assessments
Preparing for future regulatory mandates for ESG reporting
- Strategies for compliance and proactive reporting practices

Olivier Irisson, Chief Operating Officer, Groupe BPCE

9:35 – 10:20

GEOPOLITICAL IMPACTS – PANEL DISCUSSION
Strategies to manage economic impacts arising from geopolitical conflicts and trade disputes

View Session Details

Assessing the influence of physical security on outsourcing decisions in geopolitically unstable regions
Examining the relationship between cyber threats and geopolitical risks as potential amplifiers of vulnerabilities
Reviewing global war threats and their implications for the banking sector
Analyzing how the cost of living crises in different regions affect the industry
Identifying the underlying causes of geopolitical risks to mitigate their impact on banking operations
Integrating geopolitical risk considerations into all areas of banking, including legal and compliance
Understanding the chain of events connecting geopolitical risks with the macroeconomic environment
Strategies to maintain agility in responding to geopolitical events as they unfold

Søren Agergaard Andersen, Chief Risk Officer, Nordea Asset Management

10:20-10:50

Morning Refreshment Break and Networking

Regulation and Global Volatility

10:50-11:25

SVB CASE STUDY
Adapting to change: The SVB case study and future of regulation

View Session Details

Managing global uncertainty around regulation in the aftermath
Analyzing how these regulatory shifts affect compliance, risk management, and business strategies
Impact to smaller and medium-sized banks
Exploring smaller and medium-sized banks’ unique challenges in complying with heightened regulatory standards
Discussing practical approaches and strategies to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape and maintain competitiveness
Extracting key lessons from SVB’s failure and subsequent response
Identifying best practices and pitfalls to assist in proactive management

Emma Hagan, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Clearbank

Non-Financial Risk: Operational Risk & ESG

10:50-11:25

HOLISTIC RISK
Developing and fostering a holistic risk culture across the organization

View Session Details

Cultivating a sense of responsibility for risk mitigation among all employees
Integrating of a risk-aware mindset from the early stages of product and process development
Ensuring that risk considerations are embedded in the development life cycle
Understanding risk factors and their interconnections for better decision-making
Implementing risk culture from leadership down to all levels of the organization
Aligning senior management’s risk vision with the broader workforce
Establishing a uniform risk language to promote transparency and risk communication

Jenny Birdi, Head of Enterprise Risk Management UK, HSBC

Advanced Modeling and Data

10:50-11:25

MODEL VALIDATION
Reviewing and managing model validation through data quality and technology

View Session Details

Understanding the importance of an effective data governance framework for internal models
Anticipating the role of the ECB within model validation
Use case study of AI/ML in model
- Supporting internal validation
- Enhancing data quality controls

Rita Gnutti, Executive Director Internal Validation and Controls, Group Chief Risk Officer Area, Intesa Sanpaolo

11:25-12:10

DEPOSITS – PANEL DISCUSSION
Evolving strategies for managing liquidity and deposits in a volatile environment

View Session Details

Changes to the velocity of deposit mobility
Modeling deposits and changing behaviors
Gaining a view of liquidity in a changing rate environment
Reviewing alternative sources of liquidity
Impact of deposit flows on rate sensitivities

Gerwin Scharmann, Head of Treasury, Santander Consumer Bank AG Germany

Piero Ardito, Director, Treasury, Moneycorp

11:25-12:10

FUTURE OF OPERATIONAL RISK – PANEL DISCUSSION
The future of operational risk: Technology Integration for effective risk management in an evolving landscape

View Session Details

- Incorporating advanced technology solutions into operational risk frameworks
  - Embedding AI and automation for reporting
- Leveraging technology to produce dynamic, real-time operational risk outputs
- Enhancing agility and responsiveness of risk management practices
- Presentation of the value proposition for using technology in operational risk
  - Exploring the changing role of risk managers in an AI-driven operational risk landscape
- Identifying and mapping vulnerabilities beyond the organization’s boundaries
Enhancing operational effectiveness in risk management

Nick Woods, Chief Auditor, NatWest

Graeme Gaffney, MD, Global Head of Risk Audit, HSBC

Sean Titley, Director of Enterprise and Operational Risk, Metro Bank

11:25-12:10

MODELING – PANEL DISCUSSION
Evolving model risk management practices in line with global regulatory change

View Session Details

Impact of change on model risk management
SVB case study and the limitations of liquidity models
Insight into prominent global regulatory initiatives: PRA supervisory statement and OCC SR11-7
Recognizing model risk as a distinct risk reporting line
Aligning discrepancies in model definitions as scope continues to evolve
Inclusion and treatment of AI models in the model risk management framework

Vladimir Chorniy, MD, Head of Risk Model Fundamentals and Research Lab, BNP Paribas

Dimitrios Asvestis, Head of Traded Risk Model Validation and Model Risk Measurement, Barclays

Gilles Artaud, Head of Model Risk, Credit Agricole

12:10-12:45

ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY
Strategies for management of the global economic landscape and navigating uncertainty

View Session Details

Managing the ongoing cost of living pressures
Operating in a high-interest rate environment
Addressing the uncertainty surrounding future interest rate changes and their potential consequences
Risk management and decision-making in a volatile rate environment
Forward-thinking and agile planning in an environment marked by uncertainty
Balancing short-term tactical decisions with long-term vision
Exploring the ways businesses and economies adapt to the evolving global economic environment

12:10-12:45

GENERATIVE AI RISK MANAGEMENT
Reviewing practical non-financial risk (NFR) management use cases utilising Generative AI

View Session Details

Overview of the current landscape of Generative AI uses across risk management
Enhancing productivity and quality of risk management with the use of Generative AI
Understanding how Generative AI can be utilised for risk management processes
- Risk identification
- Control documentation
- Risk assessment
- Risk reporting
Practical implementation of AI approaches

Manoj Kulwal, Co-Founder and Chief Risk Officer, RiskSpotlight

12:10-12:45

DATA REQUIREMENTS
Managing increased data requirements and expectations with the use of advanced technologies

View Session Details

Producing data at scale to meet diverse disciplinary needs
Managing historical data limitations for models reliant on long economic cycles
Ensuring consistency in data formats across legacy systems and platforms
Implementing quality assurance measures to ensure high-quality data inputs
Addressing the computation and infrastructure requirements to support data processing and storage
Assessing the influence of mergers and acquisitions on data availability and management

12:45-1:45

Lunch Break and Networking

1:45-2:20

LIQUIDITY RISK
Liquidity risk in the post-SVB era: Challenges and adaptations

View Session Details

Managing increased focus on liquidity risk as a result of SVB fallout
- Increased regulatory focus
Reviewing stability of funding and deposit sources
Acceleration of depositor reaction in a social media era
Identifying and managing short and long-term funding sources

Brian Brown, Head of Liquidity Risk Management, Deutsche Bank

1:45-2:20

DIGITALIZATION
Maximizing the benefits and mitigating risks in the digitalization of financial services

View Session Details

Developing digital-focused control mechanisms and maintaining a comprehensive digital audit trail
Ensuring compliance and accountability in the digital environment
Strategies for secure and efficient storage and retrieval of digital information
Maintaining data accessibility and safeguarding sensitive data
Evaluating how the digital agenda influences risk management processes
Leveraging digitalization for improved operational efficiency and data accuracy
Ensuring a smooth transition to digital while minimizing risks
Adapting business models in a digital environment with fewer branches
Enhancing the digital customer experience and ensuring seamless service delivery

Charles Forde, Chief Operating Officer, Nomura tbc

1:45-2:20

AI ANALYTICS
Promoting responsible use of AI and analytics technology for use in trading and beyond

View Session Details

Exploring the importance of human intervention and checks
Handling and processing large volumes of data for analytics purposes
Understanding the impact of market and bank regulations on AI-driven trading
Developing methods to explain AI model outcomes and decisions
Addressing the ethical implications of model explainability, transparency, and accountability
Ensuring appropriate methodologies to create complex models and identifying bias

David Withnell, Chief Risk Officer, AXA

2:20-2:55

IRRBB
Reviewing approaches for effective oversight and management of IRRBB

View Session Details

Regulatory requirements and expectations for IRRBB
Strategies for accurately modeling non-maturing deposits and their impact on interest rate risk
Incorporating credit risk into IRRBB assessments to provide a comprehensive risk picture
Strategies for adapting to shifts in risk assessments and management
Preparing for and managing interest rate shocks across different economic cycles
Strategies to ensure resilience in changing economic conditions
Stress testing and modeling for the worst-case outcomes

Mukesh Kumar, ED, Banking Book Risk, Strategy & Transformation, ING

2:20-2:55

ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
Understanding the importance of stressing operational risk for the current economic conditions

Session details coming soon

Michael Grimwade, MD, Operational Risk, ICBC

2:20-2:55

AI MODELING
Reviewing the AI model lifecycle end to end and variation from traditional models

View Session Details

Adapting existing control frameworks to AI and machine learning
Reviewing the risk posed to model ecosystem
Managing differences in models, development and dynamic
Dynamics of when to develop a model
Considerations for explainability, overfitting and instability
Managing complexity in parameters
- Assessing adequacy in large language models with billions of parameters
Updating traditional models to data driven AI models

Dr. Dara Sosulski, Head of AI and Model Management, Markets and Securities Services, HSBC

2:55-3:40

INTEREST RATE STRATEGY – PANEL DISCUSSION
Adapting business strategies to a changing interest rate environment

View Session Details

Ripple effects of interest rate environment on credit and liquidity risk
Examining how changes in interest rates affect credit and liquidity risk dynamics
Identifying potential consequences for financial institutions
Assessing the impact of interest rate fluctuations on earnings and profitability
Strategies for mitigating adverse effects on financial performance
Analyzing how changes in interest rates influence mortgage demand and house prices
Strategies for managing increased credit risk portfolios in a rising interest rate environment
Considering the implications of interest rate reductions after inflation stabilizes
Preparing for economic uncertainties and potential financial shocks in a changing interest rate environment

Stefano Chiarlone, CFO, Head of Finance, Italy, UniCredit

Antonello Russo, MD, EMEA and APAC head of Investment risk, ETF and Index Investments, BlackRock

Svetlana Kardan, Head of Balance Sheet Management, Monzo

2:55-3:40

NATURE & BIODIVERSITY – PANEL DISCUSSION
Nature risk and biodiversity: Integrating environmental sustainability into organizations

View Session Details

Assessment of nature-related risks and their implications for financial services
Navigating the evolving regulatory framework related to nature risk and biodiversity
Strategies for ensuring compliance and aligning with sustainability mandates
Biodiversity integration in investment and lending
Sustainable finance instruments and products aimed at nature risk mitigation
The role of green bonds, sustainable loans, and other innovative financial tools
Ensuring transparency in reporting nature risk and biodiversity impacts
- Strategies for effective disclosure and communication with stakeholders

Sophie Dupre-Echeverria, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Gulf International Bank (UK)

Carl Moxley, Group Climate Director, Legal & General

Amit Pawar, Head of Data & Analytics, Sustainability & Climate Risk, Credit Suisse

2:55-3:40

AI MODEL RISK – PANEL DISCUSSION
Navigating AI and machine learning model risks and managing evolving regulations

View Session Details

Reviewing requirements and validation for AI models in the evolving regulatory landscape
Keeping pace with dynamic changes in AI regulation, including the EU AI Act
Identifying applications of AI models, such as ChatGPT, and their security implications
Maintaining transparency in AI models to meet regulatory standards
Implementing ongoing monitoring and validation procedures for AI models
Ensuring responsible and ethical use of AI models in compliance with regulatory guidelines
Developing strategies to navigate evolving and uncertain AI regulations

Jeremy Arnold, Chief Risk Officer, NatWest Markets

Ying Poikonen, Executive Director, Head of Modeling Group EMEA, SMBC

Joris Krijger, Ethics & AI Officer, De Volksbank

3:40-4:10

Afternoon Refreshment Break and Networking

4:10-4:45

CONCENTRATION RISK – FIRESIDE CHAT
Safeguarding stability and mitigating concentration risks in certain markets

View Session Details

Examining the potential dangers of overexposure to specific industry sectors
Identifying vulnerabilities stemming from a concentration of investments or activities in particular markets
Understanding risk and concentrations holistically
Reviewing internal and industry-wide concentrations
Examining the resurgence of asset-backed securities similar to those that triggered the global financial crisis

Cedric Zunino, Global Head of Wholesale Risk Appetite, Citi

4:10-4:45

ESG REGULATION
Navigating the future of ESG regulation and impact to long term business strategy

View Session Details

Strategies for aligning lending and investment activities with ESG principles
Identifying lending activities most vulnerable to ESG risks
Navigating portfolio management in the face of increased ESG risk
Risk management and mitigation approaches for high-risk lending and investment activities
Managing the disparities across jurisdictions in ESG regulations
Development of standardized ESG ratings criteria
Integration of ESG criteria into existing risk frameworks and practices
Driving consistent climate change trajectory programs
Strategies for aligning business operations with climate goals and regulatory mandates

Stefano Biondi, Group CRO, Banca Mediolanum tbc

4:10-4:45

TECHNOLOGY LANDSCAPE
Reviewing how fintech disruption is reshaping the traditional competitive landscape in financial services

View Session Details

Exploring the transformative impact of open banking on financial services
Understanding the concepts of banking as a service and banking as a solution
Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks and security issues in new fintech products and features
Strategies to balance product innovation and maintain robust security measures
Aligning regulatory changes with the rapid pace of fintech innovation
Reviewing how fintech innovations could shape the future of the banking industry

4:45-5:20

CLIMATE RISK INTEGRATION
Reviewing changes within climate risk and inclusion within risk management practices and stress testing

View Session Details

Strategies for preparing financial institutions for climate stress events that may lead to liquidity crises
Identifying potential liquidity vulnerabilities linked to climate-related shocks
Stress testing portfolios to assess climate risk vulnerabilities
Incorporating climate considerations into lending portfolios
Evaluating the implications of climate-related events on outsourcing arrangements
Adapting risk management strategies based on geographical vulnerabilities
Strategies for enhancing transparency and accuracy in emissions data
Understanding how climate risk is altering risk profiles
SEC Climate Disclosures and Other Global Expectations

Rocco Fanciullo, Head of Group Liquidity Risk, UniCredit

4:45-5:20

REGULATION
Navigating complexity of regulatory compliance and maximizing efficiency

View Session Details

Strategies for navigating complex regulatory landscapes
Ensuring compliance with multiple regulators and local nuances across jurisdictions
Harmonizing compliance efforts
Comprehensive assessment of regulatory scenarios and their impact on capital requirements
Evaluating the ripple effect on policies, procedures, and processes
Embedding requirements into all internal processes and operations
Fostering a culture of compliance throughout the organization

Rory Conway, Global Head of Compliance Operations and Assurance, Zurich Insurance

4:45-5:20

TECHNOLOGY VULNERABILITIES
Managing the ‘always on’ nature of financial services and staying ahead of technology vulnerabilities

View Session Details

Exploring the development and implications of continuous, ‘always on’ technology systems
Mitigating the financial and operational costs associated with technology failures
Evaluating the interplay between data centers, technology systems, and organizational structures in risk management
Addressing the growing expectation for instantaneous and round-the-clock service delivery
Exploring how technology can be harnessed to mitigate risks
Staying ahead of the rapid adoption of technology by criminal elements

Sajid Iqbal, Deputy CRO, Habib Bank AG Zurich

5:20-5:30

Chair’s Closing Remarks

5:30

End of Day One and Drinks Reception

Download event brochure

9:00 – 9:35

FUTURE PROOFING
Future-proofing risk management in a dynamic landscape

View Session Details

Strategies for identifying and proactively addressing potential risks to prevent future harm
Approaches to safeguard and enhance the reputation of the organization in the face of evolving risks
Building a comprehensive framework to adapt to changing risk dynamics
Strengthening control mechanisms and oversight to minimize vulnerabilities
Implementing behavioral methodologies to foster a risk-aware culture throughout the organization
Leveraging technology as a means to enhance risk management capabilities and gain a competitive edge

9:35 – 10:20

EMERGING RISKS – PANEL DISCUSSION
Proactive risk management and preparing for emerging risks and trends on the horizon

View Session Details

Horizon scanning for future risks to consider
Exploring emerging risks in the global financial landscape
Techniques for early detection and assessment of potential threats
Identifying gaps in resources and expertise for effective risk analysis
Adapting change management programs to address evolving risks
Implementing agile strategies to stay ahead in a dynamic banking environment
Identifying regulatory change requirements across jurisdictions

Keith Davies, Group Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, Admiral PLC

Stefana Brown, Chief Risk Officer, Legal & General

Kimon de Ridder, Chief Risk Officer, Insurance Bupa

10:20-10:50

Morning Refreshment Break and Networking

Regulation and Global Volatility

10:50-11:25

SCENARIO ANALYSIS
Managing disruptions in economic data for scenario analysis

View Session Details

Impact of the pandemic on economic data
Effect of huge movements in the global economy on data
- Pandemic data and subsequent crisis
Geopolitical landscape post-pandemic
- Russia/Ukraine war impact on supply chains, commodity pricing etc
Long and short-term forecasting capabilities with data disruptions
Challenges caveating forecasting and scenario analysis
Effective scenario analysis with continued uncertainty

Nicolas Guittard, Director, Head of Stress Testing, Credit Suisse

Non-Financial Risk: Operational Risk & ESG

10:50-11:25

TPRM STRATEGY
Evolving TPRM strategies to align with regulatory change and ensure security across supply chains

View Session Details

Exploring the approaches of the PRA and EBA to Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)
Developing consistent supervisory and risk assessment requirements for all outsourced activities
Addressing the heightened scrutiny of intergroup outsourcing arrangements
Implementing continuous monitoring of data capabilities to detect and respond to emerging risks
Conducting scenario testing to assess supplier resilience and response to various risks
- Developing exit strategies for critical suppliers
Strategies for enhancing the resilience of supply chains in the face of global tensions and disruptions
Strategies for leveraging AI for risk management and efficiency

Maya Goethals, Director, Compliance and Risk Management,Bank of America Merill Lynch

Advanced Modeling and Data

10:50-11:25

TECHNOLOGY CONTROLS
Reviewing how institutions can prioritise technology controls to areas of higher risk

Session details coming soon

Kishan Majithia, Executive Director, Cyber and Technology Controls,J.Pmorgan Chase & Co tbc

11:25-12:10

STRESS TESTING – PANEL DISCUSSION
Updating stress testing programs to leverage as a risk management tool amidst continued uncertainty

View Session Details

Ensuring compliance and alignment with industry standards
Developing and executing stress test scenarios specific to trading book wind-down
Ensuring regulatory and investor confidence in the process
Understanding the interplay between stress testing and broader regulations
Implementing sensitivity analysis to gain a deeper understanding of exposures in trading books during stress scenarios
Maximizing the effectiveness of stress testing through collaboration
Developing stress testing models when historical data is limited or unavailable
- Leveraging alternative data sources and methodologies
Developing scenarios and models to assess the impact of climate-related risks on financial institutions

Jeff Simmons, Chief Risk Officer, MUFG Securities (Europe) N.V.

Tin Lau, Chief Risk Officer, Mirae Asset Securities (UK) Ltd

Aileen Long, MD, Head of Climate Stress Testing & Analytics, Citi

11:25-12:10

EXIT STRATEGIES – PANEL DISCUSSION
Reviewing requirements under operational resilience for supplier exit strategies

View Session Details

Enhancing operational resilience to maintain business continuity
Prioritizing investment in operational resilience to safeguard critical business functions
Strategies for developing detailed exit plans that accurately address potential disruptions
Ensuring effective crisis management and response
Reviewing resolution plans and assessment frameworks for supplier stress exit
Preparing for and recovering from supplier failure to maintain operational continuity
Identifying and engaging substitutable service providers in case of supplier disruption

Anurag Maheshwari, Head of Third Party and Business Resilience, Standard Chartered Bank

Mihaela Berg, Head of Operational Resilience & Third-Party Oversight, Europe Arab Bank

Saima Sabir, Group Head of Sourcing Risk, Bank of Ireland

11:25-12:10

LARGE LANGUAGE MODELS – PANEL DISCUSSION
Leveraging the potential of large language models and ensuring effective monitoring and controls

View Session Details

Reviewing information security and privacy challenges posed by large language models
Navigating the complex global regulatory landscape surrounding the use of AI tools
Implementing monitoring and controls to prevent improper usage of large language models
Validating and maintaining reliability of information produced by large language models
Understanding copyright and intellectual property ownership issues
Understanding the potential value and use cases for large language models

Toby Billington, Managing Director, Citi

Adri Purkayastha, Global Lead of AI Technology Operational Risk and Deputy Lead Digital Solutions RISK ORM, BNP Paribas

Parag Kumar, Executive Director, Compliance and Operational Risk Digitalisation, JP Morgan

12:10-12:45

IFRS 9 EVOLUTION
IFRS 9 in review: Moving beyond the first generation of IFRS9 models

View Session Details

Strategies for enhancing and refining modeling methodologies
Updating macroeconomic modeling
Impact of macroeconomic changes on current models
Examining how shifts in macroeconomic indicators affect the accuracy of current models
Exploring data discrepancies arising from pandemic-related furloughs
- Mismatches in GDP, unemployment, and default data
Reviewing and enhancing models during economic downturns
Enhancing resilience and accuracy of models

12:10-12:45

CONSUMER DUTY
Consumer duty: Benchmarking progress and embedding best practices for compliance

View Session Details

Assessing the progress and evolution of consumer duty compliance one year after its introduction
Embedding consumer duty requirements into BAU operations and operational risk frameworks
Ensuring consumer duty becomes an integral part of daily business practices
Navigating the evolving landscape of consumer protection
Developing robust monitoring and reporting mechanisms for consumer duty
Conducting product risk assessments to guarantee the right outcomes for customers
Leveraging automation for real-time assessments of consumer duty compliance

Paul Gill, Chief Risk Officer, Mortgage Advice Bureau

12:10-12:45

BLOCKCHAIN
Reviewing the progress towards blockchain technology adoption and opportunities in the industry

View Session Details

Assessing the evolving maturity of security measures
Managing regulatory concerns surrounding blockchain
Examining global guidance and the varying rates of blockchain adoption worldwide
Investigating the rise in enforcement cases involving blockchain technologies and their implications for industry players
Leveraging blockchain for digital transformation without the use of cryptocurrencies
Reducing inefficiencies and streamlining manual processes
Utilizing blockchain to monitor and secure the payment chain
- Leveraging analytics to combat money laundering

12:45-1:45

Lunch Break and Networking

1:45-2:20

CREDIT RISK
Understanding the impact of volatility on credit risk and leveraging technology capabilities

View Session Details

Managing increased credit risk across certain portfolios
Strategies for proactive risk mitigation and portfolio management
Anticipating the possibility of credit quality depreciation in the coming year
Developing preemptive measures to safeguard credit portfolios
Understanding how inflation dynamics influence credit quality
Analyzing the implications of higher interest rates on both corporate and household credit risk
Implementing advanced credit risk profiling techniques
Leveraging data analytics and predictive modeling to enhance credit risk assessment and management

Ilinca-Alexandra Mihaescu, SVP, IB Credit Risk, Citi

1:45-2:20

CYBER & IT RISK
Elevating cybersecurity and IT resilience in a digital world to ensure comprehensive protection

View Session Details

Tailored strategies for smaller organizations to bolster cyber defenses
Exploring the use of AI in cyberattacks and methods to protect against machine-driven threats
Protecting sensitive data and systems from AI-driven cyber breaches
Recognizing the global scope of cybersecurity risks and threats
Collaborating on international threat intelligence and defense strategies
Prioritizing customer and data protection in an increasingly digital business landscape
Diversifying cloud providers and safeguarding against cloud-related vulnerabilities
Addressing the amplification of vulnerabilities across the supply chain

Dr Aly, Chief Information Officer, Blackrock

1:45-2:20

DIGITAL RISK
Reviewing the way firms are addressing and managing digital risk in the current landscapen

Session details coming soon

Ron Lay, Director, Investia tbc

2:20-3:05

COST OF LIVING CRISIS – PANEL DISCUSSION
Assessing the impact of the cost of living crisis on credit risk and consumer debt in an era of inflation and rising interest rates

View Session Details

Analyzing the direct effects of inflation and increasing interest rates on consumer credit risk
Time lag in recognizing changes in borrowers’ debt repayment capacity
Developing proactive measures to prepare for an expected rise in loan defaults
Ensuring business resilience and capital adequacy in a challenging economic environment
Discussing techniques and metrics for measuring the quality of loans in a dynamic economic landscape
Developing robust provisioning models and diversifying risk management strategies
Developing resilient credit portfolios in anticipation of economic uncertainties

2:20-3:05

FINANCIAL CRIME – PANEL DISCUSSION
Reviewing the evolving financial crime regulatory landscape and managing cross-border regulatory expectations

View Session Details

Strategies for managing regulatory inconsistencies and varying levels of scrutiny
Discussion on the requirements and procedures for exiting customers following a regulatory event
Continuous monitoring of trade restrictions and sanctions changes
Maintaining compliance while disengaging from risk-prone relationships
Aligning best practices and evolving regulatory standards
Exploring the trend towards shared liability in financial crime enforcement
Examination of the treatment and monitoring of politically exposed persons (PEPs)
Insights into the evolving landscape of money laundering directives

Chiz Nwokonkor, Executive Director, Global Financial Crimes Legal Counsel, Morgan Stanley

Gareth Davies, Head of Fraud Allianz Global Corporate & Speciality (AGCS)

Adam Oyebanji, MD, EMEA Head of Sanctions BNY Mellon tbc

2:20-3:05

CBDC – PANEL DISCUSSION
The future of central bank digital currencies and the future of finance and deposits

View Session Details

Reviewing the impact on traditional banking
- Changes to deposit outflows and customer behavior
Potential challenges and mitigation for the cost of funding banks in a CBDC environment
Assessing the role of CBDCs in promoting financial inclusion
- Impact on unbanked populations, and reducing financial inequality
Requirements for CBDC implementation: Ensuring a secure and transparent financial ecosystem
Potential cross-border transaction revolution

Aleksi Grym, Head of Fintech, Bank of Finland

Neophytos Kathitziotis, Director, Branch Treasurer, NatWest Germany GmbH

3:05-3:35

Afternoon Refreshment Break and Networking

3:35-4:10

FRTB REQUIREMENTS
Reviewing the final FRTB requirement and managing complexities with global nuances and implementation dates

View Session Details

Control and governance framework required under FRTB
Roles and responsibilities across first and second-line functions
Delineation of roles and responsibilities between the first and second line functions
Reviewing the Internal Models Approach (IMA) and Standardized model approach
- Implications of each approach for capital calculations and risk management
Impacts on risk management practices and broader compliance efforts
Strategies for managing the inherent complexity of the FRTB regulation
An overview of the industry’s readiness for FRTB implementation and complexity with divergence in implementation dates

Paul Burnett, Managing Director, Global Markets Risk Analytics, Bank of America

3:35-4:10

SCAMS
Identifying and mitigating emerging threats as scam techniques continue to evolve in sophistication

View Session Details

Strategies for detecting and combating deep fake-based scams
Fostering awareness and education among internal teams and customers
- Equipping them to recognize and respond to potential scams
Enhancing authentication protocols to bolster security
Evaluating traditional controls and their effectiveness against modern scams
- Adapting and updating controls to align with evolving threats
Exploring trends in technology use within scams, including deep fakes and AI
Understanding and adapting to scam tactics across geographical boundaries
Building structured approaches to authenticate users without disrupting service

3:35 -4:10

CRYPTOCURRENCY
Cryptocurrency and digital assets: Navigating regulation and market dynamics

View Session Details

Exploring the transition toward more controlled and regulated usage of cryptocurrency
Analyzing factors influencing the pricing and volatility of cryptocurrencies
- Strategies to manage volatility
Understanding the regulatory landscape and the parameters for use of cryptocurrencies
Adapting to and serving customers who use cryptocurrencies for transactions and investments

4:10-4:45

ECONOMIC STRATEGY
Balancing economic recovery and growth with stability objectives

View Session Details

Long-term plans to lower inflation
Maintain employment and economic activity in a recovery scenario
Treatment of government bonds accumulated during quantitative easing
What happens after interest rates peak?
Balancing growth with macroeconomic stability

4:10-4:45

KYC
Enhancing KYC and due diligence processes in an evolving digital landscape

View Session Details

Strategies for Know Your Customer (KYC) processes in the context of crypto exchanges
Analysis of regulations and requirements for onboarding new clients
Reviewing disparities in regulatory expectations across different jurisdictions
Setting quality standards and criteria for client onboarding processes
Ensuring rigorous due diligence practices during client entry
Examination of the impact of sanctions on client onboarding and scrutiny
Integrating certified video identification services into KYC processes
Strategies for aligning and streamlining KYC and client due diligence procedures
Identifying and verifying beneficial ownership information

Ivar Lammers, COO Daily Banking & Group Treasury, ING

4:45-4:55

Chair’s Closing Remarks

4:55

End of Day Summit

Download event brochure

Agenda

Would your organization like to partner with us on this event?

About