Risk Evolve
What’s new for 2025?
Keynote line-up
C-suite insight from:
Bupa
Topics include:
Geopolitical Risk | Resilience | CRO’s perspective on Risk Management | The Human Factor
New stream titles and key topics:
of Risk Management
Key topics: Governance Culture
Operationalizing AI Model Risk Cyber Risks Regulation
Speakers included:
• CRO, CDP Venture Capital
• MD, Head of Operational Risk, Barclays
• MD, Head of AI and Model Management, HSBC
• Executive Director, JP Morgan Chase & Co
Pre–Event Workshop: April 1st
Stress Testing, TPRM, and Operational Resilience
What to expect:
Key topics:
Financial Crime Supply Chain Risk
Speakers included:
• Head Operational Resilience & Governance, Swiss Re
• Head of Compliance, RaboBank
• Global Head WB Financial Crime Compliance –Financial Markets and Products, ING
• CEO, ClearBank
This workshop will provide participants with a foundational understanding of the core components of stress testing along with a hands-on approach and a range of interactive sessions, case studies and practical exercises. Hear from the former MUFG CRO and expect a day of networking in an intimate setting.
Key topics:
Market Volatility NSFR FRTB Liquidity Risk
Speakers included:
• Global Head of Market and Counterparty Risk, Credit Agricole
• Deputy CEO, BNP Paribas
• Head of Integrated Financial Risk LBCM, Lloyds
• MD, Head of ESG Credit Management, Citi
Pre-event workshop | April 1, 2025
Stress Testing, TPRM, and Operational Resilience
Addressing and Overcoming Challenges in Designing and Implementing Operational Resilience Scenario Stress Testing
April 1, 2025
CeFPro invites you to a highly engaging and interactive one-day workshop to advance professionals understanding of the core components of stress testing.
Registration begins at 9:00 AM and the programme concludes at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes allocated time for refreshment breaks, networking opportunities, and lunch.
Due to the intensive and interactive nature of this workshop, seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your place today to ensure your participation!
This workshop is designed to equip participants with:
• A foundational understanding of the core components of stress testing.
• Practical insights from real-world use cases, highlighting lessons learned.
• Hands-on, interactive breakout sessions on scenario development.
• Guidelines for assessing scenario probability and impact.
• Networking opportunities with industry peers.
Hosted by:
Jeff Simmons former CRO, MUFG / Senior Advisor, Alba Partners
STRESS TESTING AND CORE COMPONENTS
• Defining stress testing and understanding its importance.
• The evolution and growing significance of stress testing in financial and operational resilience.
• The process of scenario creation, execution, and result evaluation.
• The role of stress testing in Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) and operational resilience frameworks.
CASE STUDIES AND USE CASES
• Exploring the relevance and necessity of effective stress testing.
• Highlighting the critical role of stress testing in strengthening operational resilience.
MORNING REFRESHMENT BREAK AND NETWORKING
DEEP-DIVE CASE STUDIES
A detailed examination of specific industry events, including:
• Root causes.
• Key failings.
• Consequences and actionable lessons learned.
• Factors contributing to these events.
ADDRESSING CHALLENGES IN STRESS TESTING
Participants will examine common challenges in stress testing, such as:
• Defining scope and designing appropriate scenarios.
• Managing third-party involvement effectively.
• Identifying key drivers and addressing potential limitations.
LUNCH BREAK AND NETWORKING
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SCENARIO DESIGN
A detailed examination of specific industry events, including:
• Adapting scenarios to local regulations, laws, and cultural norms.
• Ensuring applicability across different operational environments.
BEST PRACTISES
• Executing tests effectively.
• Systematically addressing obstacles to enhance resilience.
INTERACTIVE SESSION
Practical Exercise:
Participants will engage in a hands-on exercise focused on designing a TPRM and operational resilience scenario. Key considerations include:
• Approach to scenario development.
• dentification of key factors and drivers.
• Implications and anticipated outcomes.
AFTERNOON REFRESHMENT BREAK
IMPACTS AND OUTCOMES
Participants will learn how to:
• Relate scenario drivers to outcomes and assess results.
• Define risk appetite and establish thresholds.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Participants will learn how to:
• Identifying early warning indicators, key performance indicators (KPIs), and red flags.
• Addressing reputational risks and formulating mitigation strategies.
REMEDIATION AND BEST PRACTISES
• Developing actionable remediation plans.
• Incorporating backtesting and validation techniques.
• Establishing schedules for regular stress testing based on scenario complexity.
END OF WORKSHOP
- Translating geopolitical instability into actionable strategies for financial institutions
- Divergence in FS: cryptos, Basel and banking supervision, ESG, digital
KEYNOTE SESSIONS: GEOPOLITICAL RISK PANEL DISCUSSION
9:00 Aligning risk management to address global geopolitical and macroeconomic risks
- Assessing the impact of global tensions and economic pressure on risk
- Enhancing decision-making amid unpredictable global events
Kimon de Ridder, former CRO, Bupa Insurance
Sophie Dupre – Echeverria, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, GIB Asset Management
Tin Lau, CRO, Mirae Asset Securities
FIRESIDE CHAT: INTERACTIVE SESSION WITH AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
- Developing strategies to manage regulatory divergence across jurisdictions
9:50 Risk like never before – the CRO’s perspective on opportunities, challenges and navigating the way forward
- Regulatory change and separation
- Non-financial and critical operational risks ahead
- EU AI Digital Act and international repercussions
Rajeev Bhatnagar, International Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, BNY
Andreas Simou, Managing Director, Center for Financial Professionals, CeFPro
- Macroeconomic outlook, liquidity ratios and interest rate risks
11:00 AI ethics and risk governance: Building trust through transparency
• Establishing ethical frameworks for AI in risk management
• Tackling transparency, bias, fairness and accountability issues
• Engaging with regulators and stakeholders on AI governance
• Building internal governance structures to align innovation with risk tolerance
Nitesh Kumar, Managing Director, BNP Paribas
RESILIENCE
11:00 Stress testing Operational Risk: Challenges & Approaches:
• How is Operational Risk sensitive to economic shocks?
• Why is stress testing Operational Risk challenging?
• What is the guidance from regulators?
• A portfolio of approaches for stress testing Operational Risk. Michael Grimwade, MD, Operational Risk, ICBC Standard Bank Plc
11:40 Operationalizing AI: From proof of concept to real-world implementation
• Exploring practical use cases of AI across risk management
o Early advances in fraud detection and operational risk
• Navigating the challenges of scaling AI in large institutions
• Leverage AI to streamline compliance and enhance efficiency
Ioan Nascu, GenAI Security Assurance, Citi
RCSA
11:40 Enhancing RCSAs and extracting actionable insights
• Building robust RCSAs to identify and mitigate non-financial risks effectively
• Leveraging data and technology to streamline RCSA processes
• Integrating RCSAs into broader governance and operational risk frameworks
• Fostering collaboration across teams to improve the quality and relevance of assessments
Armel Massimina, Head of Operational Risk, Kuwait National Bank
11:00 Holistic approach to financial and prudential risk management
• How to manage robustly financial risk (Market risk, cpty risk) and prudential risk (Liquidity, funding and capital)?
• What are the main challenges and best practices? How to best manage Board expectations?
• What are the trade-offs, trends and key considerations?
• What does it mean for a risk function? Skillsets in demand? Partnership with other teams or functions?
Pascal Hermann, Head of Integrated Financial Risk LBCM, Lloyds
MARKET VOLATILITY
11:40 Reviewing approach and hedging strategies to manage market volatility and uncertainty
• Building strategies for stability amid unpredictable market conditions
• xploring tools to navigate volatile financial environments
• Balancing risk and opportunity in uncertain markets
• Aligning hedging strategies with organizational objectives
Tin Lau, CRO, Mirae Asset Securities
Future of Risk Management: AI & Regulation
AI PANEL DISCUSSION
1:20 AI-powered risk management: Harnessing AI to advance risk management models and scoring
• Utilizing AI for behavior and scoring models to enhance decision-making
• Exploring how AI enhances fraud detection, credit scoring, and predictive analytics
• Reviewing AI’s role in enabling real-time risk assessment
• Key challenges: governance, transparency, and regulatory compliance
Marina Piccioni, CRO, CDP Venture Capital Sunil Verma, Director, Citi
Ratul Ahmed, Divisional Board Member, Commerzbank AG
2:10 Leveraging Technology to Automate and Strengthen the Model Risk Ecosystem
• Offering strategic insights into scaling MRM processes through advanced automation, especially in the GenAl era
• Industrializing model validation and testing for greater speed, efficiency, effectiveness, and stronger compliance guardrails
• Demonstrating how our MRM ecosystem — NIMBUS Uno, MoDeVa, and MRM Vault is transforming model development, validation, testing, and governance
Vikas Tyagi, Founder and CEO, Solytics Partners
REGULATION PANEL DISCUSSION
2:50 Adapting to regulatory changes and staying ahead in a tech-driven world
• Monitor and comply with rapidly evolving regulatory requirements
• Balance the cost of compliance with operational effectiveness
• Develop agile frameworks to address future technology risks
Kristina Hannah, Head of Market Conduct & Regulatory Governance, Lloyds Banking Group
Anne Godbold, Head of Regulatory Change, Direct Line Group
Argiro Ouraniou, Head of Compliance Risk Management and Governance, Group Compliance, Eurobank SA
12:20 LUNCH BREAK AND NETWORKING
& Operational Risk Financial Risk and Treasury
SCENARIO PLANNING PANEL DISCUSSION
1:20 Crisis simulation and scenario planning for non-financial risk
• Designing robust scenarios to test resilience within NFR
o Incorporating geopolitical and supply chain risks into scenarios
• Conducting advanced crisis simulations to improve readiness
• Aligning simulations with regulatory expectations
• Exploring cross-functional approaches to improve operational preparedness
Martina Garcia, Non-Executive Director, Haitong
Stefana Brown, Group Technology & Data Risk Director, Legal & General
FRAUD
2:10 Strengthening fraud prevention and detection approaches
• Managing the rise of sophisticated fraud techniques
• Leveraging advanced technologies to enhance fraud detection
• Building resilient frameworks to detect and respond to emerging fraud risks in real-time
• Developing cross-functional strategies to combat internal and external fraud threats
NSFR PANEL DISCUSSION
1:20 NSFR in the spotlight: Enhancing balance sheet
resilience amid new challenges
• Adapting NSFR strategies post-banking crisis
o Reassess NSFR frameworks in light of increased liquidity volatility
• Integrating ESG and sustainability goals into NSFR compliance
• Navigating market volatility and interest rate shifts
• Optimizing NSFR compliance through advanced technology and datadriven approaches
• Preparing for regulatory updates or additional scrutiny on liquidity metrics
Youcef Ghoula, Deputy CEO, BNP Paribas
Valeriu Bajenaru, former Global Head of ERM , Credit Suisse
Dr. Coskun Tarkocin, Director, Head of Liquidity Optimisation, HSBC
2:10 Securitization for capital and liquidity management
• Credit capital requirements under Basel IV
• Implementing strategies for RWA management to develop capital velocity
• Trends in capital markets round securitization and SRT transactions
• Other methods of risk transfer: a comparison
• Ongoing regulatory developments around securitization: the EC consultation
Frederic Zana, Head of Quantitative Structuring, Credit Agricole
FINANCIAL CRIME PANEL DISCUSSION
2:50 Managing financial crime in an evolving digital, regulatory and political landscape
• Navigating the evolving landscape of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations in an advent of AMLA
• Addressing challenges in evolving sanctions compliance programs
• Leveraging technology to strengthen transaction monitoring and reporting
• Use of Generative AI in the transformation of financial crime management
• Navigating financial crime risks of crypto assets in 2025
• Developing proactive strategies to align with global regulatory trends in financial crime
Ionela Emmett, Senior Manager, Financial Crime Controls, Risks and Policy & Advisory, ICBC Standard Bank
LIQUIDITY RISK PANEL DISCUSSION
2:50 Navigating liquidity risks post-2023 banking crisis
• Managing regulatory expectations for liquidity risk management
• Implementing pre-positions reserves to mitigate funding volatility
• Balancing operational flexibility with compliance requirements
• Reviewing events that led to the 2023 banking crisis and lessons learned for liquidity risk management
• Developing real-time frameworks for managing intraday liquidity
• Ensuring robust oversight of settlement and clearing risks
• Leveraging advanced tools to improve intraday visibility
Jerome Henry, Principal Advisor - DG Macroprudential Policy and Financial Stability, ECB
Stefano Chiarlone, CFO, UniCredit
Brian Brown, Head of Liquidity Risk Management – UKI/ Corporate and Investment Bank, Deutsche Bank
3:40 AFTERNOON REFRESHMENT BREAK AND NETWORKING
Future of Risk Management: AI & Regulation Non-Financial & Operational Risk Financial Risk and Treasury
CLIMATE RISK
4:10
Optimizing Risk Management, Lending, and Portfolio Resilience through Data-Driven Insights
• Integrate climate data into existing risk models for better decisionmaking.
• Conduct scenario analysis to assess the impact of extreme weather and regulatory shifts.
• Evaluate asset resilience to physical and transition climate risks.
• Streamline regulatory compliance by using standardized climate risk data.
• Identify and implement risk mitigation strategies for more resilient portfolios.
Manuel Vicente, VP Commercial, Climate X
SUPPLY CHAIN RISK
4:10 Strengthening oversight and resilience of third party and supply chain risks
• Reviewing PRA and DORA standards for critical service providers
• Ensuring robust contingency and exit plans for critical providers
• Addressing gaps in vendor engagement and resilience testing
• Managing risks from critical suppliers across industries
• Enhancing oversight of vendor performance and compliance
4:50 Model Risk and Validation in the context of growing complexity
• Increasing trend in use of models and need for independent assessment
• Model risk Assessment Approaches and key roles
• Use case: generating efficiency in Model Validation by mean of digitalization and GenAI
Rita Gnutti, Head of Internal Validation and Controls, Intesa Sanpaolo
4:50 Securing supply chains and strengthening third party cyber risk approaches
• Managing systemic risks from critical service providers and vendors
• Implementing robust monitoring capability and controls across supply chains
• Building partnerships for shared resilience in connected ecosystems
• Assessing and mitigating cyber vulnerabilities in third party networks
Cedric d’Albis, Chief Auditor Innovation and Technology, RaboBank
FINDING DATA INSIGHTS WITH AI
4:10 Early Warning Indicators and the case for humans
• EWI Models have become extremely sophisticated; how do we use them?
• How to bridge the gap between Data overload and Credit actions.
• Migrating from traditional Credit Analysis to Early Warning Credit Management. Is AI the solution?
• The Future of Credit Officers and Portfolio Management. Who will survive AI?
Mauricio Masondo, MD, Head of ESG Credit Management, Citi
4:50 CREDIT RISK
Managing the evolution of credit risk and impact of volatile markets on portfolios
• Managing rising credit risks amid market uncertainty
• Adapting provisioning strategies to reflect shifting customer behaviors
• Exploring the use of AI to enhance credit scoring and decisions
• Addressing non-performing loans with innovative approaches
Explore how firms have adapted to meet the PRA’s 2025 resilience requirements
8:00 REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST | 8:50 CHAIR’S OPENING REMARKS
KEYNOTE SESSIONS:
RESILIENCE PANEL
9:00 Operational resilience beyond 2025: Lessons learned and future challenges
Examining the regulatory and operational impacts of the 2023 banking crisis
Case studies of resilience in action, from supply chain disruptions to cyber incidents
Michael Sparks, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, BNY Mellon
David Arnold, CRO, First Abu Dhabi Bank
Soren Agergaard Anderson, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
THE HUMAN FACTOR IN RISK MANAGEMENT
Integrating resilience into ongoing operational strategies
9:50 Hear reflections from a Canadian Pension Fund CRO regarding the role of Risk teams in fostering a healthy risk culture within their organizations
Deb Barnes, CRO, OMERS
10:30 MORNING REFRESHMENT BREAK AND NETWORKING
Future of Risk Management: Tech & Innovation
CYBER PANEL DISCUSSION
11:00 Preparing for the next wave of cyber risks as threat vectors continue to evolve
• Insights into emerging cyber threats and new attack vectors
• Protecting against advanced threats targeting financial institutions
• Strategies for strengthening defenses and aligning with regulatory requirements (e.g., DORA)
• Collaboration with third-party vendors to secure digital infrastructures
• Enhancing recovery frameworks to mitigate the impact of incidents
• Strengthening resilience to ransomware, phishing advanced threats
Non-Financial & Operational Risk
GOVERNANCE PANEL DISCUSSION
11:00 Strengthening governance amid rapid technological change to retain oversight of non-financial risks
• Building agile governance frameworks for evolving tech risks
• Board-level insights into tech adoption and compliance
• Ensuring effective oversight of technology adoption
• Enhancing collaboration across governance, compliance and operations
• Establishing board level accountability for non-financial risk
Marili Anderson, Head of Compliance, Rabobank London Branch
Sean Titley, former Director of Enterprise, Operational and Model Risk, Metro Bank
Lorraine Solway, Director of Risk, Nest
CLOUD
11:50 Harnessing opportunities with cloud technology while managing threats
• The benefits and risks of adopting cloud technology in risk management
• Real-world examples of cloud-enabled innovations
• Mitigating vendor risks in the cloud ecosystems
CYBERSECURITY
11:50 Developing advanced incident response, incident management and recovery frameworks
• Navigating regulatory expectations for cybersecurity resilience
• Building board-level buy-in for cybersecurity investment
• Building robust cybersecurity defenses for non-financial systems
• Collaborating across the industry to address systemic cyber risks
• Aligning cybersecurity measures with broader operational risk frameworks
Mo Philip, Head of Information Security & IT Risk, Legal & General
Financial Risk and Treasury
FINANCING GREEN PROJECTS PANEL DISCUSSION
11:00 Unlocking opportunities in ESG investments
• Scaling up investments in sustainable energy and infrastructure projects
• Reviewing challenges of pricing and structuring green financial products
• Leveraging ESG-focused financing as a growth opportunity
• Aligning green financing initiatives with corporate sustainability goals Pietro Stimamiglio, Vice President, Climate & ESG Capital Markets, NatWest
DECARBONIZATION
11:50 Decarbonizing financial portfolios and aligning with net-zero goals
• Developing transition plans to meet net zero targets
o Data requirements to understand scope of project and initial exposure
• Transitioning portfolios to meet net-zero emissions commitments
• Exploring innovative solutions including green bonds and ESG-focused funds
• Integrating carbon footprint data into treasury planning
• Aligning financial strategies with long-term sustainability objectives
1:30 Leveraging blockchain and distributed ledger technology in a decentralized economy
• Explore how blockchain can enhance transparency and security
• Risks of decentralized systems and smart contracts
• The role of blockchain in compliance and fraud prevention
• Aligning compliance efforts with evolving regulation
• Managing exposure risks with crypto volatility
QUANTUM COMPUTING
2:10 Quantum computing: Keeping pace with and preparing for disruptive technology
• Potential risks and opportunities quantum computing brings to risk management
• Aligning risk strategies with advances in technology
• Preparing for the cybersecurity implications of quantum advances
• Collaborating with regulators and tech providers on quantum readiness
VOLATILITY
1:30 Adapting governance frameworks to manage heightened geopolitical and regulatory uncertainty
• Connecting geopolitical developments to financial risks
• Best practices for proactive geopolitical risk management
• Building frameworks to address geopolitical and economic volatility
• Aligning risk strategies with global regulatory divergence and enforcement trends
• Developing adaptive governance structures to mitigate external risks
TALENT
2:10 Cultivating the next generation of risk managers and the evolution of the workforce
• Bridging the talent gap in a technology environment
• Developing training programs for future risk leaders
• Identifying key skills required for the future of risk management
o What are the key skills of the CRO of the future?
• Strategies for attracting and retaining top risk talent
• Build agile teams prepared for evolving compliance and governance demands
• Align workforce planning with long-term organizational goals.
Emma Hagan, CEO, ClearBank UK
CLIMATE STRESS TESTING
1:30 Reviewing climate stress testing requirements and evolving regulatory expectations
• Developing scenarios to stress test climate-related financial risks
• Addressing regulatory expectations for climate stress tests
• Leveraging climate insights to inform treasury planning
• Integrating ESG considerations into stress testing frameworks
IFRS 9
2:10 Beyond compliance – unleashing the business value hidden in the IFRS 9 ECL calculations
• How to transform the ECL calculations from a quarterly reporting exercise to risk analytics
• Effective interest calculation to quantify portfolio attrition risk.
• Using survival hazard curves to understand early vintage behavior
• Decomposing the LGD into cure rate and LGL (Loss given loss) to better understand what drives credit losses.
Jakob Lavrod, Senior Quantitative Risk Professional Handelsbanken
MODEL RISK PANEL DISCUSSION
2:50 Enhancing model risk programs and frameworks to strengthen resilience and drive innovation
• Integrating model risk into enterprise risk management frameworks to address interconnected risks
• Managing risks associated with rapid advancements in technology
• Balancing innovation with control, stability, and regulatory compliance
• Leveraging advanced analytics to improve risk practices
• Incorporating technology advances into frameworks to enhance agility
Dimitrios Asvestis, Head of Traded Risk Model Validation, Barclays
Alvaro Guevara, Director of Quantitative Modelling, Banco Nacional de Costa Rica
Tadeusz Peksa, Executive Director, Head of Model Risk Framework, Standard Chartered Bank
CULTURE PANEL DISCUSSION
2:50 Embedding resilience into corporate culture
• Fostering a culture of resilience and governance
• Creating organizational buy-in for resilience initiatives
• Aligning cultural values with operational risk goals
• Measuring cultural effectiveness in non-financial risk frameworks
Violeta Cadosch, Head Operational Resilience & Governance, Swiss Re
Jeff Simmons, former CRO, MUFG
FRTB PANEL DISCUSSION
2:50 Reviewing the future of Basel 3.1 and implementation of FRTB
• Navigating compliance with Basel 3.1 requirements for liquidity and capital
• Aligning internal frameworks with global regulatory expectations
• Reviewing the future of FRTB and global alignment
o The impact of future of US regulatory decisions on global implementation
• Managing overlaps and transitions between trading and banking book risks
• Explore the operational impacts of internal models vs. standardized approaches
Etienne Varloot, Global Head of Market and Counterparty Risk, Credit Agricole
Pardeep Bhatti, Head of Prudential Regulation, NatWest
Future of Risk Management: Tech & Innovation
4:10 Developing model risk management frameworks to keep up with evolving innovation
• Exploring challenges validating AI and machine learning models in dynamic environments
• egulatory expectations for transparency and explainability in AI-driven decision-making
• Best practices for building robust validation frameworks
• Align governance and compliance standards
Dara Sosulski, MD, Head of AI and Model Management, MSS, HSBC
TALENT
4:50 Addressing scarcity and retention challenges in a competitive landscape
• Retaining and motivating teams with increased competition
• Investing in technology to support workforce productivity and innovation
• Addressing talent gaps in technology-driven risk roles
• Developing upskilling and education programs
Ratul Ahmed, Divisional Board Member, Commerzbank AG
3:40 AFTERNOON REFRESHMENT BREAK AND NETWORKING
Non-Financial & Operational Risk
ESG
4:10 Operationalizing ESG risk frameworks: From concept to implementation
• Translating ESG initiatives into actionable risk frameworks
• Overcoming challenges in integrating ESG into governance and compliance
• Leverage ESG as a tool for achieving long-term business objectives
• Align ESG frameworks with non-financial and reputational risk strategies
Alia Cooper, Wholesale Sustainability Risk Strategy and Framework, HSBC
Financial Risk and Treasury
DIGITAL CURRENCY
4:10 Managing digital currencies in treasury management: Risks and opportunities
• Assessing the implications of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) on treasury functions
• Managing exposure to cryptocurrencies and other digital assets
• Exploring the role of digital currencies in modernizing treasury operations
• Addressing compliance challenges in decentralized finance
4:50 Developing governance frameworks to enhance ESG transparency
• Integrating ESG factors into non-financial risk frameworks
• Developing governance frameworks to mitigate greenwashing risks
• Building governance models for long-term ESG alignment
• Ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations across jurisdictions
• Enhancing transparency in ESG reporting
5:30 END OF RISK EVOLVE 2025
4:50 TECHNOLOGY
Exploring opportunities to Leverage advanced analytics and AI for treasury and balance sheet management
• Enhancing treasury operations with cutting-edge analytics
• Managing challenges in integrating new technologies
• Building scalable systems to future-proof treasury processes
• Leveraging AI to enhance decision-making in treasury functions
2025 Speaker Line-up
Keynote speakers
Soren Agergaard Anderson Chief Risk and Compliance Officer
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
David Arnold CRO
First Abu Dhabi Bank
Sophie Dupre – Echeverria Chief Risk and Compliance Officer
GIB Asset Management
Kimon de Ridder former CRO
Bupa Insurance
Tin Lau CRO
Mirae Asset Securities
Andreas Simou Managing Director Center for Financial Professionals, CeFPro
Michael Sparks Chief Risk and Compliance Officer BNY Mellon
Future of Risk Management Speakers
Ratul Ahmed, Divisional Board Member, Commerzbank AG
Dimitrios Asvestis, Head of Traded Risk Model Validation, Barclays
Anne Godbold, Head of Regulatory Change, Direct Line Group
Rita Gnutti, Head of Internal Validation and Controls, Intesa Sanpaolo
Alvaro Guevara, Director of Quantitative Modelling, Banco Nacional de Costa Rica
Kristina Hannah, Head of Market Conduct & Regulatory Governance, Lloyds Banking Group
Nitesh Kumar, Managing Director, BNP Paribas
Ioan Nascu, GenAI Security Assurance, Citi
Argiro Ouraniou, Head of Compliance Risk Management and Governance, Group Compliance, Eurobank SA
Tadeusz Peksa, Executive Director, Head of Model Risk Framework, Standard Chartered Bank
Marina Piccioni, CRO, CDP Venture Capital
Dara Sosulski, MD, Head of AI and Model Management, MSS, HSBC
Vikas Tyagi, Founder and CEO, Solytics Partners
Sunil Verma, Director, Citi
Manuel Vicente, VP Commercial, Climate X
Non-Financial & Operational Risk Speakers
Marili Anderson, Head of Compliance, Rabobank London Branch
Stefana Brown, Group Technology & Data Risk Director, Legal & General
Violeta Cadosch, Head Operational Resilience & Governance, Swiss Re
Alia Cooper, Wholesale Sustainability Risk Strategy and Framework, HSBC
Cedric d’Albis, Chief Auditor Innovation and Technology, RaboBank
Ionela Emmett, Senior Manager, Financial Crime Controls, Risks and Policy & Advisory, ICBC Standard Bank
Martina Garcia, Non-Executive Director, Haitong
Michael Grimwade, MD, Operational Risk, ICBC Standard Bank Plc
Emma Hagan, CEO, ClearBank UK
Armel Massimina, Head of Operational Risk, Kuwait National Bank
Mo Philip, Head of Information Security & IT Risk, Legal & General
Jeff Simmons, former CRO, MUFG
Lorraine Solway, Director of Risk, Nest
Sean Titley, former Director of Enterprise, Operational and Model Risk, Metro Bank
Financial Risk and Treasury Speakers
Valeriu Bajenaru, former Global Head of ERM , Credit Suisse
Pardeep Bhatti, Head of Prudential Regulation, NatWest
Brian Brown, Head of Liquidity Risk Management – UKI/ Corporate and Investment Bank, Deutsche Bank
Stefano Chiarlone, CFO, UniCredit
Youcef Ghoula, Deputy CEO, BNP Paribas
Jerome Henry, Principal Advisor - DG Macroprudential Policy and Financial Stability, ECB
Pascal Hermann, Head of Integrated Financial Risk LBCM, Lloyds
Tin Lau, CRO, Mirae Asset Securities
Jakob Lavrod, Senior Quantitative Risk Professional, Handelsbanken
Mauricio Masondo, MD, Head of ESG Credit Management, Citi
Pietro Stimamiglio, Vice President, Climate & ESG Capital Markets, NatWest
Dr. Coskun Tarkocin, Director, Head of Liquidity Optimisation, HSBC
Etienne Varloot, Global Head of Market and Counterparty Risk, Credit Agricole
Frederic Zana, Head of Quantitative Structuring, Credit Agricole
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Deb Barnes CRO OMERS
Rajeev Bhatnagar International Chief Risk and Compliance Officer BNY
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Additionally, there’s a pre-event workshop on Operational Resilience and Stress Testing, offering even more value by providing a focused deep dive into these key areas.
If it’s just me attending, I’ll still gain access to the post-event materials and resources to consolidate the insights I’ve gained, which I can then share with the team upon my return. I can also refer them to CeFPro Connect, where they can create a free account and access additional resources to support their ongoing development.
Regardless of whether I attend alone or with colleagues, the event offers over 8 hours of networking opportunities with industry leaders. This will allow me to engage in meaningful discussions about our sector, gain their insights, and explore how we can apply their knowledge to benefit our own strategies.
#2
What Your Boss Will Say: “Will you learn anything of value that we can integrate into our strategy?”
“The agenda for the event has been meticulously crafted through an in-depth research project, which included insights from over 60 risk experts representing leading financial institutions and insurance providers. This ensures the agenda reflects the most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities that senior practitioners are currently addressing in their own strategies.
The sessions will provide me with actionable insights and showcase the latest advancements in technology and innovation within the risk landscape. I’ll be able to directly apply this knowledge to enhance and innovate our own operations, unlocking new opportunities for our department while addressing the evolving challenges of the industry.”
#4 What Your Boss Will Say: “What will we do with you out of the office for 2 days?”
“The venue will have Wi-Fi, allowing me to bring my laptop and join any necessary meetings as needed. With several breaks scheduled throughout the day for lunch and refreshments, I’ll also have ample opportunities to step out and provide support to the team if required.
The benefits and resources gained—not just by me but by our entire department—from having someone attend this event will make it a valuable use of my time. It’s an excellent opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of our industry and bring back insights that will benefit the organization. The extended learning opportunities I’ll be exposed to, even beyond the event, will ensure this remains a worthwhile investment of my time.”
#5
What Your Boss Will Say: “How will you share the knowledge and insights gained with the rest of the team?”
“I’ll take detailed notes during the sessions to capture key takeaways and points of reflection that we should consider as a team. If you’d like, I can prepare a presentation or report outlining my findings and recommendations to ensure everything I’ve learned is effectively shared with the broader team.
In addition, I’ll gain access to the post-event materials and resources, which will include copies of the presentations, behind-the-scenes deep-dive interviews with the speakers, and related articles and videos that reinforce the insights I’ve gained. These resources can also be shared with the team to maximize the value of my attendance and support our ongoing learning.”
For further help in convincing your boss to let you attend, Scan the QR code or click here for access.
Venue & Location
Venue & Location
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133 Houndsditch, 3rd Floor, London, EC3A 7BX
Old Spitalfields Market
Explore a vibrant historic market featuring unique boutiques, gourmet food vendors, and lively events, just minutes away.
Whitechapel Gallery
Immerse yourself in contemporary art and culture at this iconic gallery offering thoughtprovoking exhibitions and creative programs.
Leadenhall Market
Discover Victorian charm at this historic covered market, home to upscale shops, cozy restaurants, and timeless architecture.
Sky Garden
Relax with panoramic views of London’s skyline from this lush indoor garden, offering a serene escape above the city.
Nearby Hotels
Booking a hotel near 133 Houndsditch for the Risk Evolve Conference ensures you’re perfectly positioned to enjoy every session while exploring the heart of London’s vibrant financial district.
• Andaz London Liverpool Street
• Pan Pacific London
• Clayton Hotel City of London
• The Montcalm Royal London House
To view more information about our venue, click here, or scan the QR code.
What’s Included
Access to 70+ sessions
Networking: 7+ hours
Lunch + Refreshments
Networking cocktail reception
PPT slides/decks
Podcasts with industry experts
Videos and interviews from the event
Connect Magazine complimentary
CeFPro Connect membership
Community network and engagement
Market intelligence reports access
Registration Rates
*For those representing a financial institution/government body
Main Convention April 2-3, 2025
Pre-event workshop April 1, 2025
Pre-event & Main Convention April 1-3, 2025
*For those representing an information/service provider
Group Rates
Seize the opportunity, bring the team to advance their professional development and knowledge with our group booking promotion.
50% OFF:
Purchase two tickets and receive the third registrant at 50% off the prevailing rate
Free Pass:
Don’t stop there, as the more people you register, the better the savings. With every four tickets bought, the fifth is on us, completely free!
Bringing your team not only enhances the overall experience, but also fosters significant team building among colleagues while allowing you to save on your registration.
Rate Register by March 7
Register by March 7
Main Convention April 2-3, 2025
To register your place at Risk Evolve 2025 click here or scan the QR code
Registrations after March 7