Investment Operational Risk Management Forum 2019 | IBR Conferences Pty Ltd | 24 September 2019 | The Grace Hotel, 77 York St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

In an era of increased regulatory scrutiny, particularly in response to the Hayne and Productivity Commission reports, technological advancement, investment complexity,economic uncertainty, competition andheightened customer expectations, it has never been a more urgent time for the financial services industry to prioritise operational risk management. The myriad of risks borne out of this increasingly complex and challenging environment and losses that can result both from external factors and from an organisation’s internal failure to effectively managing people, processes and systems can seriously damage reputation, business viability and sustainability. It iscrucial that relevant action is taking place front and centre to identify, mitigate, measure and manage these risks quickly and successfully.

This timely two day event, seeks to take a candid and in-depth look at this diverse range of operational risks, associated challenges and to discussstrategies and solutions to improving RM practices. A stellar line-up ofindustry experts, including a special international presentation from Andrew Sheen of Credit Suisse, and the Institute of Operational Risk, UK, will provideinvaluable insightsin solo and panel sessions, covering a range of topics including:
• Interpreting and identifying specific risks and their impact on operational efficiency and member/client outcomes
• Dissecting the provisions of the various regulations and the effect of new reforms to operational risk framework in FSI organisations
• Addressing the issue of risk culture and adopting best practices across all levels to have a tighter grip on risk compliance and control
• Determining Risk appetite, assessing risk and developing failsafeRM frameworksby selecting the best tools, techniques and strategies to implement
• Combatting specific challenges associated with regulatory, conduct, fraud, technology, data and third partyrisk
• Enlightening insights into the maturation of risk management and future outlook

This is the only comprehensive event addressing operational risk management in Australia, where information shared can be utilised and actioned immediately. Attendees will have the opportunityto gain a greater understanding of these risks and how best tomanage them, in order to stay ahead of the curve and forgethe most optimal way forward with control and confidence. Come solo or with your colleagues to this important event for 2019 to listen, learn and interact as the sessions unfold whilst enjoying the many opportunities to network duringthe breaks. Book today to save your place.

Who Should Attend?
CROs, COOs, Directors and Managers of operational risk in roles across IT, data analytics and research, cybersecurity, compliance, fraud, control, conduct, audit and reporting in financial institutions; banks, superfunds; insurance companies, asset management organisations, risk consultants, regulators, lawyers, academics, service providers, software vendors, and other stakeholders.

2019 Speakers

INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER:

Andrew Sheen
Former Head of Operational Risk, Credit Suisse

LOCAL OUTSTANDING SPEAKERS:

Cloe Reece
Head of Risk & Compliance - Super, Investments, Platforms & Operations, BT Financial Group

Nicola Rimmer-Hollyman
GM, Audit, Wealth, ANZ Bank

Theo Vosnidis
Head of Investment Risk and Compliance, Cbus Super

Stephanie Lyons
Chief Risk Officer, EISS Super

Natasha Hall
MD, Hall Advisory

Vasyl Nair
Chief Risk Officer, Mine Super

Bryan Whitefield
Director, Bryan Whitefield Consulting

Karl Turner
COO, Exec Director, Policy and Risk Management, Australian Finance Industry Association

Martin Walsh
Trustee Board Independent Director at IOOF Holdings Ltd

Dr GavrielSchneider
Group CEO, R2 Solution

Kyle Ringrose
Principal Athena IOC Pty Ltd

Elizabeth Sheedy
Professor and Program Director, Risk Management Stream, Macquarie Applied Finance Centre, Macquarie University

Naresh Subramaniam
Director, PWC

Michael Hong
Product Development Manager at National Australia Bank

Joanna Faux
Head of Operational Risk Management APAC, Optiver

Jason Warlond
Head of Business Development, APAC, CuriumData Systems

Stephen Huppert
Director Stephen Huppert Consulting

Harry Toukalas
Group Managing Partner, Blackhall & Pearl

Lounarda David
COO, IFM Investors

Conuill McEvedy
Managing Partner Risk as a Service, DXC Technology

David Johnson
Executive Director of Business Transformation, IFM Investors