Operational Risk, Compliance and Governance Conference - Issues and Challenges Two Day Conference The decline of the investment banking model will lead to increased emphasis on transaction-based revenue. What impact will this have on Operational Risk? "The reform of the international financial system is not only necessary to prevent a crisis, it is essential to end the current crisis." British Prime Minister Gordon Brown With so much uncertainty in the marketplace, this is the ideal time to attend SOF's Operational Risk, Compliance and Governance Conference - Issues and Challenges, Co-Sponsored by National Financial, a Fidelity Investments Company. This two-day conference brings together Risk, Compliance and Governance experts to assist attendees in understanding the current state of the market and identify steps to reduce and avoid operational risks with industry-tested ideas and solutions. Distinguished speakers will focus on the benefits and limitations of various operational risk and GRC models, best practices and real-life case studies. The discussion will also include panels on the changing needs of the market, the analysis of proactive measures and theory vs. practicality and fundamentals of convergence, complacency, and various relationships within the organization. * Day-One will be chaired by Kenneth Swenson, Principal, CRA International with the Keynote Address presented by Edward Hida, Partner, Deloitte & Touche. * Day-Two will be chaired by Michael Rasmussen, President & Business Research Analyst, Corporate Integrity, LLC with the Keynote Address presented by Steven Adler, IBM Data Governance Solutions. An Advisory Board has been formed to define the most relevant agenda and identify speakers that best represent the industry. Brad Bailey, Director, Business Development, Knight Capital Group Mary Ellen Blond, Manager, BlackRock, Inc. Victoria Garrity, Senior Quantitative Analyst, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Joseph Iraci, Senior Vice President, Risk Management, Fidelity Investments Patrick McDermott, Director, Operational Risk Assessment, Enterprise Management, Freddie Mac Eileen Robbins, Vice President, Operational Risk Management, Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation Kenneth Swenson, Principal, CRA International For more details on the agenda and speaking opportunities, please contact Alana Anderson at alana.anderson@soforum.com or call 212-328-2500 x238 REGISTRATION Register by Friday, November 7th to receive the special early-bird prices: $795 to only attend Day-One - use code OPGRC1 $595 to only attend Day-Two - use code OPGRC2 Attend both days for $1,100 Group discounts are also available via phone orders REGISTER ONLINE OR CALL 212-328-2500 X229. SPONSORSHIP A concurrent exhibit of leading operational risk software vendors will offer delegates the opportunity to identify the latest developments in operational risk management, governance and compliance. For information on sponsor and exhibit opportunities, please contact Jessica Hieger jessica.hieger@soforum.com or call 212-328-2500 x229. SPECIAL OFFER Register for an SOF Training Class when you sign up and receive an additional $100 off your order. Offer available via phone orders.

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