20+ regional and international speakers Panel discussions with risk experts Industry Specific Clinics and Spotlight Sessions Methodological advances in credit,operational and market risk Brand New: Focus on systematic risk Implement and integrate effective risk strategies, tools and measures Cutting edge risk solutions in private equity and asset management Manage crucial risks in Islamic Banking Apply credit portfolio management techniques and capital allocation 4 highly informative workshops

As a risk professional, you will agree that in today’s highly sophisticated world of finance, you face the incredible challenge of keeping abreast of an ever-evolving business and legal environment. In the new financial order, it is becoming more critical than ever for organisations to implement risk management strategies that are at the forefront of market best practice. IIR’s Risk 2009 will help your organisation stay competitive by providing the expertise and in-depth knowledge required to position your organisation as a leader in the financial arena. Most banks and financial institutions only associate risk with financial loss; but today, risk assumes broader dimensions and hence it is imperative to consider risks related to reputation, operational and strategic objectives. In the present scenario “risk” immediately raises an alarm within all departments of a business and you might struggle for solutions but the question is: are you ready to face the risks that surface regularly in your working environment and manage them effectively? Do you have the necessary expertise within the organisation to offer resistance to galloping external market trends? What could be the repercussions if risks are not dealt with in a proper manner? Are you as a risk professional acquainted with the latest advances in risk management and fully equipped to fight the indefinable nature of risk for your organisation? IIR’s Risk 2009 will enhance your understanding of risk in the new financial climate. The event presents state-of-the-art results and the latest advances in risk management. The event will include over 20+ regional and international speakers including regulators, investment, retail, corporate banks, financial and insurance institutions sharing the latest tools and techniques in the field of risk management that are essential to strengthen your existing systems and processes to successfully confront risk. The excitement doesn’t end there. Risk 2009 will run along side IIR’s highly successful 16th Annual Internal Audit Congress. As delegates, you get full access to the two day Internal Audit Congress – you can move from one conference to another and enjoy the perfect mix of strategic, practical and technical sessions within Risk 2009 and The 16th Annual Internal Audit Congress. Take advantage of the two conferences and network with leading risk and audit professionals. I look forward to welcoming you to this extremely valuable event taking place in Dubai this November.

Who Should Attend Risk 2009 All professionals operating in and around risk in banks, financial services or insurance companies must attend this event including • Chief Risk Officers/Head of Risk Management/Risk Managers • Financial Controllers/Chief Financial Officers/Directors • Head of Equity Capital Markets/Head of Equities • Heads of Portfolio Management /Portfolio Managers • Corporate Treasurer/ Head of Treasury •Heads of Merchant Banking and Asset Management • Head of Operational Risk/Operational Risk Managers • Heads of Market Risk/Market Risk Managers • Heads of Corporate Finance/Corporate Banking • Head of Credit Risk/Credit Risk Managers • General Managers, CEOs, SVPs, AGMs • Internal Auditors • Heads of Legal & Compliance • Heads of Strategic Planning • Heads of Internal Control •Managers of Assets/Liabilities

Previous Risk Conferences Have Attracted Delegates From:

Abraaj Capital l Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank l Abu Dhabi Investment Authority l Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank l ADGAS l Al Majdouie Group l Amlak Finance PJSC. l Aptivaa Consulting Solutions (P) Ltd. l Arab African International Bank l Arab Banking Corp. BSC l Arab Banking Corporation l Arab National Bank l Avia Consulting l Bank Melli Iran l Bank Muscat l Bank of Beirut SAL. l Bank of Sharjah l Banque Audi SAL. l Central Bank of Oman l Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC. l DFCU Ltd. l Dubai Internet City l Egyptian Saudi Finance Bank l Emcredit Ltd. l Emirates NBD l First Investment Bank l GB Corp. l Gulf International Bank l i-Flex Solutions Limited l IMTAC Technologies LLC. l Intercontinental Bank of Lebanon SAL l IRIS Integrated Risk Management AG l Istithmar World l Jadwa Investment l Jordan Kuwait Bank l KPMG l Kuwait Finance House l Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain l Kuwait Investment Authority l Kuwait Investment Co. l Lebanese Canadian Bank SAL. l Lloyds TSB Bank PLC. l MAF Group of Co’s l Mannai Corporation l Moody’s KMV l National Bank of Abu Dhabi l National Bank of Fujairah l National Bank of Kuwait SAK. l National Bank of Umm Al Quwain l Nigerian Export Import Bank l Qatar International Islamic Bank l Quantitative Risk Management  Inc. l Riyad Bank l Royal Bank of Scotland l SAMBA Financial Group l Saudi Arabian Mining Co. l Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency l Saudi Aramco Shell Refinery Co. l Saudi Hollandi Bank l Saudi Telecom Co. l Seera Investment Bank l Standard & Poors l Standard Chartered Bank l Tamweel LLC. l The International Banking Corp. BSC(C) l United Bank Ltd