MONDAY March 16
Risk Management Essentials: Managing Credit, Market and Operational Risks in the Enterprise
The recent financial market turmoil and ensuing contagion across global markets has spurred organizations to re-evaluate their current market, credit and operational risk policies, practices and solutions. Cutter's research will evaluate buy-side market and credit risk management systems and review related industry trends. We will also provide an overview of operational risk, the state of operational risk at investment management firms and the type of systems available to manage operational risk.
8:00 Breakfast and Continental Breakfast
8:45 Welcome and Introductions
9:00 Topic Keynote: Managing Risk in Unprecedented Times
9:30 Risk Solutions for the 21st Century - CutterResearch Presentation
10:30 Networking Break – Exhibitor Hall
11:00 Vendor Panel: The Road Ahead
11:30 Operational Risk: Designing the Blueprint for Success
12:00 Lunch
1:30 Examining Strategies for Identifying True Risk Exposure
2:15 Interesting Trends in a World of Uncertainty
2:45 Member Perspective: Supporting Risk Management
3:00 Networking Break – Exhibitor Hall
3:30 Member Perspective: Supporting Risk Management
4:00 Risk Management: The importance of Rigorous Data Management Processes in This Challenging Economic Climate
4:45 Drinks Reception – Exhibitor Hall
DINNER March 16
6:00 Networking Dinner
Enjoy a delightful evening of Italian cuisine with a visit to Boston's famous North End. Excellent opportunity to network with peers and sample a little of what Boston has to offer.
TUESDAY March 17
Data Management Solutions
As the securities traded and downstream applications grow ever more complex, the need for data management and efficient integration becomes more acute. Cutter presents timely research that evaluates reference data and data warehouse systems in areas such as data management, data throughput and integration. We will assess the systems' specialized asset management features., including pre-defined data models and interfaces. In addition, we will look at leading data integration tools, focusing on those which interface with the systems mentioned above, noting key features and suitability of the tools for various technology environments.
8:00 Breakfast Buffet – Exhibitor Hall
9:00 Topic Keynote: Finger on the Pulse of Data Management
9:30 Data Management Landscape: Assessing the Alternatives
10:30 Networking Break – Exhibitor Hall
11:00 Member Panel: Exploring the Effect of the Economic Climate on Data Initiatives
11:30 Integration: The Ultimate Puzzle
12:00 Closing Remarks
* Meeting agenda subject to change.