Stream 1: Innovations in derivatives dealing
Main Focus: The optimisation of trading strategies; The latest frontiers in derivatives trading for the credit and equity markets
Key Topics: Algorithmic trading, E-trading platforms, MIFID, model risk, correlation risk, credit derivative innovations, equity baskets, fixed income
Who Should Attend: The stream would benefit professionals working in the areas above such as:

• Dealer
• Derivatives Research
• Director of Technology
• Equity Analyst
• Financial Engineer
• Fixed Income Research
• Head of Credit Derivatives Trading
• Head of Credit Risk
• Head of Derivatives
• Head of E-Trading
• Head of Execution Trading
• Head of Modelling
• Head of Product Development

• Head of Information Strategy
• Head of Securitisation
• Head of Structured Credit Groups
• Head of Structured Products
• Head of Trading
• Information Officer
• Portfolio Manager
• Senior Dealer
• Senior Product Manager
• Structurer
• Technology Officer
• Trader

Stream 2: The landscape for institutional investors and corporate risk managers
Main Focus: General investor issues; Pension fund solutions; Hedge fund issues and strategies
Key Topics: Asset allocation, protection for the investors, catastrophe risk, property funds, LDI, hedge fund returns, structured credit funds, commodities
Who Should Attend: The stream would benefit professionals working in the areas above such as:

• Business Development Manager
• Chief Executive Officer
• Chief Financial Officer
• Chief Investment Officer
• Director of Investments
• Fund Manager
• Head of Alternative Investments
• Head of Asset Allocation
• Head of Hedge Funds
• Head of Investment Funds
• Head of Investment Process
• Head of New Issues

• Head of Performance Review
• Head of Portfolio Analysis
• Head of Quantitative Research
• Head of Risk Management
• Investment Strategist Investment Manager
• Managing Director
• Portfolio Manager
• Portfolio Strategist
• Principal
• Risk Analyst
• Risk Manager
• Senior Investment Officer

Stream 3 / day 1: Business performance and strategic risk management
Main Focus: Risk management strategies for improved business performance; Key topics should read: Economic trends, MiFID, shareholder value, organic growth
Key Topics: Retail structured products. Commodities, CPPI, Sharia, Mortgages, MIFID, UCITS III, fraud, emerging markets, Basel II
Who Should Attend: The stream would benefit professionals working in the areas above such as:

• Chief Credit Risk Officer
• Chief Economist
• Chief Executive Officer
• Chief Financial Officer
• Chief Investment Officer
• Chief Technology Officer
• Chief Operational Officer
• Chief Risk Officer
• Global Head of Credit Risk Management
• Global Head of Operational Risk

• Global Head of Risk
• Group Treasurer
• Head of Corporate Risk Management
• Head of Performance Measurement
• Head of Risk Management
• Head of Strategy
• Managing Director
• Senior Board Memberst

Stream 3 / day 2: Managing retail risk
Main Focus: Retail products; Securitising retail banking; Risk management and regulation for retail banks
Key Topics: Retail structured products. Commodities, CPPI, Sharia, Mortgages, MIFID, UCITS III, fraud, emerging markets, Basel II
Who Should Attend: The stream would benefit professionals working in the areas above such as:

• Analyst, Structured Products
• Basel II Project Manager
• Chief Executive Officer
• Chief Operating Officer
• Chief Risk Officer
• Corporate Treasurer
• Director of Compliance
• Head of Basel II
• Head of Financial Management
• Head of Financial Supervision
• Head of Operational Risk
• Head of Fraud

• Head of Policy
• Head of Real Estate Investment
• Head of Retail Business Development
• Head of Retail Capital Markets
• Head of Retail Product Management
• Head of Risk Management
• Head of Structured Products
• Retail co-ordinator
• Retail Marketing Director
• Risk Analytics
• Senior Vice President

Stream 4: Quantitative analysis: The cutting edge in financial engineering
Main Focus: Pricing, modelling and structuring techniques; Advanced modelling analysis
Key Topics: CDO market developments, credit correlation, FX and interest rate hybrids, inflation linked products, CMS spead options, term structure models, volatility contracts
Who Should Attend: The stream would benefit professionals working in the areas above such as:

• Credit Risk Managers and Analysts
• Dealer
• Derivatives Modeller
• Derivative Portfolio Manager
• Financial Analyst
• Financial engineer
• Head of Credit Derivatives Trading/Research
• Head of Equity Derivatives
• Head of Fixed Income Research
• Head of FX Trading
• Head of Global Research
• Head of Loan Portfolio Management

• Head of Portfolio Analytics
• Head of Product Development
• Head of Quantitative Research
• Head of Risk Management
• Head of Structured Products and Structured Finance
• Investment Officer
• Professor of Economics/Finance
• Quantitative Analyst/Researcher
• Quantitative Modeller
• Senior Dealer
• Senior Quantitative Engineer
• Volatility Trading

Stream 5: Insurance risk: Solvency II in practice
Main Focus: Challenges and implementation issues related to Solvency II; Key topics should read: Internal models, industry implications, capital requirements, diversification
Who Should Attend: The stream would benefit professionals working in the areas above such as:

• Chief Insurance Risk Officer
• Head of Risk Advisory
• Head of Solvency Projects
• Compliance Manager
• Head of Risk Management
• Head of Insurance Risk
• Chief Risk Officer

• Head of Compliance
• Head of Operational Risk
• Head of Prudential Regulation
• Head of Solvency II
• Head of Regulatory Policy
• Head of Actuaries