Risk USA

Risk Magazine is proud to introduce its 18th annual flagship Risk USA conference, the premier event for senior risk management, investment and trading professionals across North America.

Developed throughin-depth research with senior professionals actively involved in the marketplace, and in collaboration with the prominent associations and regulatory bodies, this four-day, six-stream event offers you the unrivalled opportunity. You will gain a firm grasp of the future of risk management and derivatives through debates and cutting-edge presentations led by world-class speakers.

Topics to be addressed at the 2012 event include:

• Business impact of regulations and the future direction for banks' capital
• Market risk and counterparty credit risk management
• Economic capital, financial regulations and risk aggregation
• Portfolio management and trading
• Risks, opportunities and challenges facing the global investor
• Liquidity, systemic and operational risk
• Derivatives and trading
• Asset allocation and investment opportunities worldwide
• Recent market developments and the future of risk management

This year, Risk USA will bring together more than 350 of the world's leading financial and economic luminaries, C-level bankers, regulators, political leaders, renowned academics and the foremost opinion leaders. They will gather to examine latest risk management strategies, developments, product innovation, and market and regulatory challenges in risk and portfolio management, investment and quantitative finance.

With so many important and fundamental changes taking place, now more than ever, it is critical that you stay ahead of the curve and learn about new product developments and regulatory changes sweeping the industry.

Risk USA will supply incisive viewpoints in credit, market risk, liquidity, and portfolio management, best-practice tips for insurers, hedge funds, asset managers, banks and unbeatable networking opportunities.

What last year's attendees have to say about Risk USA

"Excellent depth and breadth of topics, very relevant." VP Economic Capital, GE Capital

"Conference was outstanding with respect to the content of information presented and discussed." Assistant Vice President, GE Capital

"A very well organized conference that addressed a wide range of pressing issues and provided some very good networking opportunities" Manager, Credit Risk, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

"Broad and relevant content and quality presenters." Head of Enterprise & Operational Risk, GE Capital

"The conference provided a high-level view of industry practices combined with excellent quantitative information" Executive Director, Hedging, RGA

"A wonderful opportunity to meet with fellow senior risk professionals and compare risk technique and best practices." CRO, Aladdin Capital Holdings LLC

"Cutting-edge exchange of ideas and industry trends." V.P. Equity Derivatives
Technology, Barclays Capital