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Traditional Risks in a Changing Landscape: Navigating Present and Emerging Challenges

March 19, 2025 5:30 PM | Budapest, Hungary Chapter | In-Person

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March 19, 2025
5:30 PM - 8:45 PM |

In-Person

OTP Bank B9 Office, Entrance from Babér u. 9. Budapest, 1131, Budapest,

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Budapest: While cyber and technology risks often dominate risk management discussions, organizations must not lose sight of traditional, non-technology risks that are essential to resilience and long-term stability. This GARP Budapest Chapter event will focus exclusively on non-cyber, non-technology risks, examining how these traditional exposures are evolving in response to new economic and regulatory challenges. Join industry experts and risk practitioners as they share insights on how traditional risk factors are shifting and what strategies organizations can adopt to navigate navigate uncertainty effectively.

Please join us for expert presentations on the following topics:

Zoltán Fekete – New Fraud Trends and Prevention Methods 

Overview of historical fraud trends, key defence strategies, and recommended prevention methods. Insights on emerging financial crime trends and potential predictable risks. 

Gábor Füredi and Péter Komáromi – Fighting Money Laundering and Banking Fraud in Real Time  

Discussion of the role of real-time reaction in linking anti-money laundering efforts and fraud detection, highlighting key monitoring points, and exploring how data-driven solutions can enhance both areas. The session will also review real-time strategies for effective detection and prevention.

Andrea Zambone Pesel – Softening Insurance Market?

An examination of the current and l future challenges of insured entities in softening insurance market. 

Zoltán Monostori – Capital Requirement Changes in Hungary under the Basel IV 

A review of the ongoing changes in capital requirements due to Basel IV operational risk legislation and their implications.

Agenda

17:30 – 18:00 Registration

18.00 – 18.10 Welcome Remarks

18.10 – 19.20 Presentations

19:20 – 19:40 Panel discussion

19:40 – 19:50 FRM®, SCR®, RAI® Recognition ceremony

19:50 – 20:45 Networking

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Topics: Regulation & Compliance, Tools & Techniques, Risks & Risk Factors, Data & AI Model Governance

Speakers

Zoltan Fekete

Zoltan Fekete

Senior Fraud management advisor, OTP
Zoltan Fekete

Zoltan Fekete

Senior Fraud management advisor, OTP

As a bank security expert, his primary foucus was managing operational security by identifying, assessing, and controlling legal, regulatory, human and IT security risks. He also played a key role in developing action and monitoring plans and providing training for internal and external audiences. 

Currently as a member of CSEKK (Anti-Fraud Competence Center), we focuses on external and internal fraud reporting and data analysis, identifying trends and enhancing fraud prevention. 

Zoltan graduated as an IT engineer and later on earned a degree in Economics at the SZTE University of Szeged. 
Zoltán Monostori, FRM

Zoltán Monostori, FRM

Head of Prudential Modelling Department, Magyar Nemzeti Bank
Zoltán Monostori, FRM

Zoltán Monostori, FRM

Head of Prudential Modelling Department, Magyar Nemzeti Bank

Zoltan Monostori heads the Prudential Modelling Department of the Magyar Nemzeti Bank, the Central Bank of Hungary (MNB). He is responsible for the capital and liquidity risk assessment, business model analysis and stress testing of the Hungarian credit institutions. 

Previously, he has worked at the financial market analysis department of the MNB, Penn State University and the risk department of Morgan Stanley in different expert and management roles. He holds a Ph.D. degree, as well as CFA and FRM designations.
Péter Komáromi

Péter Komáromi

Sales Representative & Fraud Expert, IT Natives
Péter Komáromi

Péter Komáromi

Sales Representative & Fraud Expert, IT Natives

Péter Komáromi is an experienced professional in with extensive experience in compliance, security and project management. He currently serve as a sales representative and fraud expert at IT natives. He holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Miskolc.
Andrea Zámbóné Pesel

Andrea Zámbóné Pesel

ERM and Insurance Manager, MOL Group
Andrea Zámbóné Pesel

Andrea Zámbóné Pesel

ERM and Insurance Manager, MOL Group

Andrea Zámbóné Pesel has been with MOL Group since 2007, holding various roles in Treasury and Risk Management. She has managed external and internal financing, credit risk management, and currently serving as an ERM and Insurance Manager for MOL Group.
Gábor Füredi

Gábor Füredi

Business Development Director, IT Natives
Gábor Füredi

Gábor Füredi

Business Development Director, IT Natives

Gábor Füredi is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves as Business Development Director at IT Natives. Prior to joining IT Natives in 2022, he has gained over 18 years experience in sales and project management, building a strong career foundation. He has graduated from University of Pécs with a degree in Economics.

Chapter Directors

Homolya Daniel
Enterprise Risk Management Managing Director OTP Group

Peter Sziklai
Executive Director Morgan Stanley

Committee Members

Norbert Palmai
Quantitative Research Vice President BlackRock

Csaba Novaky
Vice President Morgan Stanley

Tamas Gombar
Quantitative Analyst Vice President Citi

David Marczis
Senior Risk Manager Magyar Nemzeti Bank (the central bank of Hungary)

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