European Institute of Management & Finance Risk Management in the Financial Services Sector Conference Sponsored by 20 th May 2015 Carob Mill, Limassol, 09:30-14:30 The premier forum for providers Investment Services, Forex, and Binary Options, offering a comprehensive presentation of the relevant regulations regarding Risk Management in the sector, practical advice on all relevant issues, and presentation of various solutions. www.eimf.eu
As the sector is settling after a few turbulent years due to the global financial crisis, firms within the sector need to respond to large changes, both from a regulatory perspective and from the everincreasing strategic challenges to manage risk. Even though the post-crisis surge of regulatory changes is diminishing, companies are constantly faced with market shocks, with latest being the decision of the Swiss National Bank to abolish the exchange rate cap, sending new shockwaves within the sector. In light of these recent significant events, the Executive Training Department of the region s largest consultants of the financial services sector, the European Institute of Management & Finance organises the Risk Management in the Financial Services Sector Conference, a unique international conference in Cyprus in the challenges the companies within the sector face. Participants will have a unique opportunity to be updated by renowned professionals in the field, to be presented with practical solutions, and exchange views and discuss issues pertaining to the current affairs, both from a regulatory and from a practical perspective. Why should you Attend? Keynote Presentations by renowned Risk Management Professionals covering regulatory and strategic challenges for Risk Management. Practical and viable Risk Management Solutions by Market Leaders Retorting on vital questions such as: > how is risk modelling evolving with the current environment and how viable are our present models > How to alleviate market risks, understanding the latest threats and the decisions needed to manage them Extensive Networking Opportunities with industry leaders Who Should Attend? Professionals from the Financial Services Sector: C-Level Executives, Senior Executives, Dealers, Brokers, Risk Managers Professionals offering support to the Financial Services Sector: Lawyers, Accountants, Auditors, Service Providers, Bankers Attendance Fees: 60 EUR + VAT per participant (includes invite for networking lunch) Venue: The Carob Mill, Limassol The Risk Management in the Financial Services Sector Conference shall take place at the Carob Mill in Limassol. Said venue is located next to Limassol Medieval Castle as well as the city s old port. Directions from Larnaca & Nicosia: Follow signs for Limassol, going onto A1 highway. Turn left at exit 24 (do not take flyover). Turn immediately left again into Christaki Kranou Street. Drive to end, traffic lights at T-junction. Turn right, drive for about 5 km along the promenade road until you reach a small round about. You have reached the Old Port and Medieval Castle area. There are a lot of parking places in the vicinity. Park and you can walk towards the castle. The venue, Carob Mill is right next to it. Risk Management in the Financial Services Sector / 1
Risk Management in the Financial Services Sector Conference Agenda 09:00-09:45: Registration, coffee, mingling 09:45-10:15: Opening of Conference, Dr. Stelios Platis, Chairman of the Association of Cyprus International Investment Firms (ACIIF) Ms. Demetra Kalogirou, Chairwoman, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) Mr. Demetris Taxitaris, General Manager of MAP S.Platis 10:15-10:35: Dr. Maurice Ewing, CEO of Conquer Risk: Governance Risk in the Financial Services Sector 10:35-11:00: Mr. Dean Hughes, Director of Risk Services, VinciWorks: Presenting Risk in the Board Room 11:00-11:20: Mr. Athanasios Velianis, CEO, AFS UK: Risk Management Framework, a CEO Perspective 11:20-11:40: Mr. Stathis Kyriakides, Compliance Services and Research, MAP S.Platis: Risk Management from a Compliance Perspective 11:40-12:00: Coffee Break 12:00-12:25: Mr. Marc Hoyer Levin, Vice President, CFH Clearing: Risk Control Systems and Automated Hedging Strategies 12:25-12:50: Mr. Rani Sawaf, CEO of Centroid Solutions AG: Driving a Sustainable Performance through Risk Management 12:50-14:30: Networking Lunch for all participants For further information regarding The Risk Management in the Financial Services Sector Conference please visit our website at www.eimf.eu, where you can also register online. For any other information please call us at +357 2227 4470 Risk Management in the Financial Services Sector / 2
Conference Speakers Dr. Stelios Platis Ms. Demetra Kalogirou Mr. Demetris Taxitaris Dr. Maurice Ewing Mr. Athanasios Velianis Mr. Stathis Kyriakides Mr. Marc Hoyer Levin Mr. Rani Sawaf Risk Management in the Financial Services Sector / 3
Co-Organised by: Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsor Sponsors Media Sponsor Risk Management in the Financial Services Sector / 4
APPLICATION FORM Please print one application form per person Registration Deadline: Monday 18 th of May 2015 Company Details: Name: Address: Postcode: Town: Telephone: Email: Participant Details: Full Name: Job Title: Telephone: Mobile: Fax: Email: The application form can be completed electronically. Please use one application form per person attending the Courses. Once completed please send by email to registration@eimf.eu or by fax to 2227 4475. Alternatively, you can visit our website and register http://www.eimf.eu *Places are reserved only upon payment In the event that a Seminar/Course is cancelled, the EIMF shall refund fully any payments received by the participants within 30 days. Please note that a Seminar/Course will only run subject to a minimum number of participants reserving a place and that the EIMF neither shall bear any responsibility and/or liability in respect of any damages to the participants in relation to any cancellation of the Seminar/Course. The EIMF reserves the right to turn down an application for participation, at its own discretion. Registrations are not transferable to other persons, unless mutually agreed between the respective participants and the EIMF. Risk Management in the Financial Services Sector / 5