Chapter Meeting
Geopolitical Risk: Adapting to a Fractured World
April 15, 2026 5:00 PM | Montreal Chapter | In-Person
Details
April 15, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
In-Person
2001 Blvd Robert-Bourassa, 4th Floor, Montréal, QC H3A 2A6
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Montreal: Financial risk managers face a daunting array of geopolitical risk and security issues that threaten financial stability. These systemic geopolitical risks amplify strategic, financial, and operational risks and have significant implications for corporate strategy, credit exposure, insurance, and asset allocation.
Join the GARP Montreal Chapter for an in-depth discussion of geopolitical risk and security with Kyle Matthews, co-founder and Executive Director of the Montreal Institute for Global Security. Kyle will share his insights on current events and the implications for risk managers, developed over his many years of experience in the field.
During the conversation, we will address questions including: How does geopolitical risk differ from political risk? What tools do financial risk managers have to identify, assess, prioritize, and respond to geopolitical risk? Does the toolbox need to change?
Registration is required as seats are limited. Priority will be given to GARP Individual Members.
Agenda
5:00 - 5:30 pm: Registration
5:30 – 5:45 pm: Welcome remarks
5:45 – 6:30 pm: Interview with Kyle Matthews, Montreal Institute of Global Security
6:30 – 7:00 pm: Audience Q&A
7:00 - 8:00 pm: Networking reception. Drinks and light refreshments will be served
Topics: Financial Markets, Geopolitical
Speakers
Kyle Matthews
Chapter Directors
David Whittall, CFA, FRM
Risk Program Manager, FCC | FAC
Committee Members
Oussama Bdeir, FRM
Product Owner, Capital Markets, CDPQ
Tiguene Nabassaga, SCR Holder
VP Model Validation, Climate Risk, BNP Paribas
Eustache Harushamagara, FRM
Senior Supervisor, Risk Assessment, Bank of Canada
Michel Fournier, FRM
CRO, Beneva
Steven Ehrlich, FRM
Founder, Ehrlich Consulting
Laurent Emond, FRM
Senior Advisor, Strategic Advisory Services - CRO Office, Desjardins
Fatoumata Toure, FRM, SCR Holder
Senior Manager, Evol
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