Prepare Today... Reap the Benefits Tomorrow.
Many
businesses have slowed down during this cycle of the recession, but you can
use this as an opportunity to prepare for the eventual upswing. By learning
what you need to know today, you can be ready for what's ahead in the future.
This year's Annual Risk Management Conference can help you prepare by providing updates on the topics making today's headlines, including loan workouts, stress testing, and real estate appraisals. Plus, you can hear firsthand from regulators regarding the state of the financial services industry.
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The conference begins on Sunday, November 8 with an opening reception from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. The business program begins at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 9 and concludes at 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10.
In uncertain times like these, staying abreast of changes is essential. And participating in a forum like our Annual Risk Management Conference, gives you the unique opportunity to connect and collaborate with your peers and industry experts.
Worried about budget constraints? RMA understands, and has chosen Lake Buena Vista, Florida as this year's conference site, a cost-effective location allowing you to maximize your training dollars. You can also take advantage of earlybird pricing, a $100 discount off the regular cost when you register early.
Conference Highlights
- Update on Commercial Real Estate Markets
- Perspectives on ALLL for Community Banks
- Managing a Community Bank's Risk/Reward Trade-off in Uncharted Waters
- Where Do We Go from Here? Where to Find C&I Lending Opportunities when the Recovery Begins
- Current Approaches to Problem Loan Workouts
- Portfolio Management: Tools to Manage a Middle Market Portfolio
- CRE Portfolio Stress Testing Best Practices
- Credit Scores During Volatile Times
- Regulatory Real Estate Appraisal Guidance
- The Generation GAAP—IFRS, the Next Generation, Is Here!
Preconference events, Sunday, November 8, 2009
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Operational Risk: The Real Story for Community and Regional Banks (optional)
Join us for the first operational risk forum at RMA's Annual Risk Management Conference. This full
day event features topics for credit risk professionals and those who want to know the real story behind
operational risk.
The forum includes sessions such as:
- The Operational Risk Underpinnings of the Credit Crisis and Where Do We Go From Here
- Practical Approaches to Operational Risk
- The Real Value of KRIs: How to Implement and Use Them
- Case Studies from Regional Banks
- Operational Risk: The Regulator Perspective
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Credit Risk Policy Round Table (optional, for bankers only)
Designed for senior managers engaged in credit policy, credit administration,
and other risk management functions, these interactive discussions will focus
on credit risk policy issues. The final agenda will be developed with input
from round table participants.
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Optional Information Sessions (no charge)
VantageScore
VantageScore is a new generic credit scoring model introduced to meet the market demands for a
highly predictive consumer score. Developed as a joint venture among the three major credit
reporting companies (CRCs) – Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, VantageScore offers consistency
across all three CRCs and has the ability to score a broad population.
Financial Tools
As macroeconomic conditions and credit quality continue to deteriorate, lenders can benefit by augmenting
traditional underwriting practices with sensitivity analysis. Stress testing provides a fuller picture
of borrower default risk. Join us to see how Financial Tools' solutions can assist with stress testing at
both the entity and portfolio levels.
Postconference Event
This event begins on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 and runs from 1:00 – 5:30 p.m., and continues on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 from 8:30 – 12:00 p.m.
Enterprise Risk Management Seminar for Community Banks
The seminar starts with a definition of enterprise risk management (ERM) and a discussion of the
basic tenets of a sound ERM practice-organization, reporting, measuring, monitoring, and culture-
much of which in some form is already in place. The seminar will address how to leverage these
existing practices to develop a robust risk culture grounded in ERM principles.
The program will further discuss the need for the crucial awareness of the risk return mentality
and the expectations of stakeholders and regulators, and the need to integrate these factors into
the bank's strategic plans.
The key principles of managing and monitoring risks, including credit, liquidity, operational,
and reputational risk, will be covered with an emphasis on utilizing ERM to increase opportunities
for growth, to identify risks, and to minimize earnings volatility.
Creating effective risk reports will be discussed with a look at the perils of using accrual-based
accounting to measure risk. This seminar will also lay out the organizational and behavioral processes
and practices that can enhance individual and organizational performance.
Sponsors and Exhibitors
Principal Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
We are pleased to announce that the following exhibitors will be displaying their products during the conference:
Sponsorships and Exhibiting Opportunities
For more information about sponsorships, please contact Val Morris, Director
of Marketing, at 215-446-4120, or vmorris@rmahq.org.
Conference Registration Fees (November 9-10, 2009)
On or before September 30, 2009
RMA Associate: $1,095
RMA Chapter Officer or Credit Risk Certified Individual: $995
After September 30, 2009
RMA Associate: $1,295
RMA Chapter Officer or Credit Risk Certified Individual: $1,095
Nonmember (any time): $1,895
Spouse/Guest (any time): $75
Preconference Session Fees (November 8, 2009)
Credit Risk Policy Round Table (for bankers only): $250
Operational Risk: The Real Story for Community and Regional Banks
RMA members (forum alone): $695
RMA members (with full conference registration): $525
The fist six RMA members who register for both the Conference and the Operational Risk Forum will receive a $200 rebate.
Nonmembers: $750
Postconference Session Fees
Enterprise Risk Management Seminar for Community Banks
RMA members (seminar alone): $799
RMA members (with full conference registration): $549
Nonmembers: $999