About Risk & Return South Africa

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Risk magazine is proud to introduce its 7th annual Risk & Return South Africa conference, the premier event for senior risk management and investment professionals.

This pivotal congress brings together renowned experts from asset management firms, banks and key regulatory bodies, who engage in lively discussions on the dynamics shaping South African financial landscape. With many fundamental regulatory changes taking place and economic forecasts continuously disturbing, it is critical that you stay ahead of the curve.

The practical advice that you will receive from our outstanding line-up of local and international experts will equip you with the knowledge and contacts to tackle the challenging times ahead. You will walk away having explored new opportunities, discussed the current changes and identified best practices going forward.

Confirmed speakers for 2013:

KEYNOTE: Richard Goulding, Group Chief Risk Officer, STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
KEYNOTE: Axel Schimmelpfennig , Senior Resident Representative in South Africa, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Jaco Grobler, Chief Risk Officer, FIRSTRAND
Warren Young, Chief Risk Officer, SANLAM INVESTMENTS
Blessing Mudavanhu, Group Chief Risk Officer, AFRICAN BANKING CORPORATION
Kathryn Koch, Senior Portfolio Strategist, GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT
Alzbeta Klein, Director, Portfolio and Operational Risk Department, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION (IFC), MEMBER OF THE WORLD BANK GROUP
Manas Bapela, Chief Investment Officer, ARGON ASSET MANAGEMENT
Carl Isernhinke, Chief Investment Officer, SASFIN ASSET MANAGEMENT
Rowan Williams-Short, Portfolio Manager, VUNANI FUND MANAGERS
Natalie Labuschagne , Director, Financial Markets & Competitiveness, NATIONAL TREASURY
Marilyn Ramplin, Chief Executive Officer, HEDGE FUND ACADEMY
George Glynos, Head of Research Tradition Data Analytics Services, TRADITION
Adrian Bertrand, Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Manager, GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES PENSION FUND
Kyle Hulett, Head of Multi-asset Class Products, ARGON ASSET MANAGEMENT
Hermien Zaaiman, Director, CENTRE FOR APPLIED RISK MANAGEMENT and Associate Professor, Risk Management, NORTH - WEST UNIVERSITY
Pieter van der Merwe, Head of Credit Portfolio Management, ABSA CAPITAL
Rautie Nel, Head of Wholesale Credit Portfolio Management, RAND MERCHANT BANK
James Taylor, Head of Quantitative Analysis, STANDARD BANK
Simon Howie, Head of South Africa & Frontier Credit, INVESTEC ASSET MANAGEMENT
Grant Watson, Head of Quantitative Investments, OLD MUTUAL INVESTMENT
Deslin Naidoo, Head of Investment Research, ALEXANDER FORBES

...and more!

Developed through in-depth research with senior professionals, and in collaboration with notable associations and regulatory bodies, this exclusive conference will allow you to hear from leading local and international industry practitioners who will present developments in fields of risk management, asset allocation and portfolio construction, derivatives, trading, regulation and compliance. Don't miss out on the unique opportunity to:

Gain insights from practitioners, academics, sell-side and buy-side speakers
Engage in two interchangeable streams on day one so you can tailor-make your learning experience
Sharpen your skills in a tutor-led pre-conference workshop allowing you to study a topic in greater detail
Make valuable contacts with your industry peers
Develop your knowledge in liquidity, credit, portfolio management, and much more

To enquire about participating as a speaker or panellist, please contact:
Ruta Gnedeviciute
Conference Producer
+44 (0) 20 7484 9850
Ruta.Gnedeviciute@incisivemedia.com