At the heart of Canada's economic recovery is a strong and resilient banking system. Canadian banks are well managed, well regulated and well capitalized. Canada's system of national institutions diversifies regional risk, so a downturn in an individual economic sector is balanced. Yet, despite having performed better than their international peers, Canadian risk management professionals share similar concerns to other risk professionals throughout the world including: How can the continued European crises be managed? How can internal model measures best address counter party risk? What will the impact of regulatory developments surrounding Basel III and Solvency II have on the finance and insurance sectors?

This one-day GARP risk management forum explores the interconnectivity between the Canadian financial sector and the global economy, identifying and addressing the concerns faced by risk managers during this period of unprecedented uncertainty. Recognized risk management experts will explore the challenges, offering insights and strategies on how to successfully manage the risks, and capitalize on the opportunities.

Topics to be addressed include:

• European market and credit risk - bracing for the next chapter
• Global risk management regulatory framework
• Counterparty credit risk and the emergence of centralized counterparties
• OTC derivatives reform
• Energy and minerals as economic drivers
• Living wills and cross-border resolution