Past events
An archive of our past presentations, conferences and materials. If you are looking for copies of past presentation please go to the relevant item in the 'News' section.
Getting the best from your Risk Appetite
avantage will be presenting at the IUA on getting the best from your Risk Appetite. How to drive value from rating agencies and regulatory requirements to use risk appetite as a strategic tool.This market briefing will provide an interactive platform designed to assist participants in acquiring practical skills and knowledge about the implementation of a risk appetite framework within their business. In addition, it is structured in a way to provide a useful experience to attendees from companies expert in risk, insurance & reinsurance companies.
avantage CFO/CRO Update on Basel 3 and CRD 4 Developments for Senior Executives
On the 27th March avantage Reply (Luxembourg) S.A.R.L will host a CFO/CRO Lunch.
avantage Business Briefing: Forthcoming Changes to CoRep under CRD 4
On Tuesday 27 March 2012, avantage will host a business breakfast briefing on the forthcoming changes to CoRep/FinRep/Large Exposure reporting and the alignment with CRD 4
avantage Business Breakfast Briefing: EBA's ITS on CoRep, FinRep and the Reporting of Large Exposures
On Thursday 22 March 2012, avantage will host a business breakfast briefing on new developments regarding the EBA's draft ITS on CoRep and FinRep (CP50) as well as the recently released draft ITS on the reporting of large exposures (CP51).
avantage Lunch - Funding & Liquidity Component of the Recovery & Resolution Plan
avantage Lunch: The Funding & Liquidity Component of the Recovery & Resolution Plan (By Invitation Only).
avantage Business Briefing: Operational Risk Developments in the Fund Services Industry
On Wednesday 22nd February, avantage will host a business breakfast briefing on recent developments in Operational Risk in the Fund Services Industry. This session will focus on real challenges being faced by a number of key industry practitioners, as well as Corporate Governance requirements and the lessons that can be learned from the recent Weavering case. The session will primarily be of interest to Senior Managers and Risk practitioners from Fund Managers, Fund Administrators, Custodian Banks and Alternative Investment Managers
Nederlandse Vereniging van Banken - Business Breakfast
Nederlandse Vereniging van Banken in co-operation with avantage Reply (Netherlands) BV wil host a business breakfast meeting on the 17th February. The topic will be Basel lll
avantage Business Briefing at the BBA, “RRPs: Challenges and Handy Tips”
On Thursday 26th January 2012, avantage will host a business breakfast briefing on Recovery and Resolution Planning. This session will cover the practical issues and challenges being faced by the financial services industry in implementing such plans, as well as providing insights into dealing with a serious business recovery situation.
avantage Business Briefing:Amendments to BIPRU 6:Operational Risk in market related activities
On Wednesday 14th December 2011, avantage will host a business breakfast briefing on the FSA's adoption of CEBS Guidelines for managing Operational Risk in market related activities (part of the implementation of CRD 3).
avantage Business Briefing: Implementation of COREP in the UK and Alignment with CRD 4
On Friday 2 December 2011, avantage will host a business breakfast briefing on the implementation of COREP in the UK and the alignment with CRD 4. This session will focus on the key details of COREP and its interaction with CRD 4, as well as the first lessons that can be drawn from the experience of continental banks.
MGI -6TH Annual Managers Conference - UCITS IV Risk Management and Oversight
By the time of this conference, UCITS ManCo’s and SIAG’s will be working on the implementation of CSSF Circular 11/512 as they will need to comply with the provisions by December 31 2011, to meet new Risk Management requirements. The Circular addresses the UCITS’ risk management policy and its risk profile determination. Global exposure and counterparty and concentration risks are also addressed in details as well as consideration to the delegation of risk management activities. All these issues will be further detailed and discussed at the conference.
avantage speaking at BBA - Basel lll-Exploring the impact on your firm
avantage will be guest speaking at a Business Breakfast briefing with Lombard Risk. The event will be held on the 28th July at the British Bankers Association. The event will start at 8.00am and finish 10.45am.
Operational Risk Appetite: Turning a “black art” into practical reality 24th June
avantage (UK) Ltd Edinburgh will be holding a Business Breakfast at The Scotsman Hotel, 20 North Bridge, Edinburgh,on the 24th June 2011 between 8.00am and 10.00am. The topic for consideration is: Operational Risk Appetite: Turning a "Black Art" into a practical reality.
Developing an Operational Risk Appetite: Turning a “black art” into practical reality
On the 18th May avantage will host a Business Breakfast meeting on Operational Risk Appetite: Turning a "black art" into practical reality.
avantage presents Lloyd's roundtable -Op Risk and introducing the shared service tool
On Wednesday 11th May 2011, avantage will host a breakfast roundtable discussions at Lloyd’s. The topic of the discussion will be based on Op Risk and introducing the shared service tool
PRMIA Netherlands Event: Basel lll
avantage are are the sponsors of the Netherlands chapter of PRMIA and are pleased to support the next PRMIA meeting on 23 March, which will consider Risk Management Basel lll.
MGI - The 12th Annual Fund Compliance Conference - UCITS Fund Compliance Summit
The fund compliance environment is going through a complete shake‐out that is redefining the UCITS fund landscape going forward. Jurisdictions and fund houses are now competing in a new and more transparent environment. The conference will therefore provide a focus and detailed overview of the main challenges that the fund value chain and compliance function do have to undertake and implement to comply with new regulatory regime. The following topics for discussion will be developed from both a strategic and practical perspective as none of the underneath does have only legal impact.
Arrow Roundtable Governance Issues
On Friday 25th February 2011, avantage will host a roundtable discussion on ARROW visits. This session will focus on governance issues. Using a combination of case studies reflecting recent ARROW experience across asset management, banking and insurance sectors and using a round table discussion format, we will highlight some practical issues arising from the FSA’s approach to governance and discuss current issues from ARROW visits and possible impacts arising from the decision to restructure the FSA
Practical Issues in Implementing Solvency 2 for Lloyd's Managing Agents
On Wednesday 2nd February 2010, avantage will host the fourth in a series of breakfast roundtable discussions at Lloyd’s to discuss the practical issues Lloyd’s Managing Agents are facing in implementing Solvency 2. The topic will be independent review.
PRMIA Netherlands Event: Risk Management in the Eurozone
avantage are are the sponsors of the Netherlands chapter of PRMIA and are pleased to support the next PRMIA meeting on 18 November, which will consider Risk Management in the Eurozone.
Practical Challenges of Implementing Credit Value Adjustment Methodology
On Wednesday 1 December 2010 avantage will host a breakfast briefing discussing the practical challenges in implementing the Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA) methodology under Basel III and CRD IV.
The Combined Impact of Changes to Liquidity and Capital Regulation
***New Date*** On Tuesday 16th November 2010, avantage will host a briefing discussing the combined impact of changes to liquidity and capital regulation in Luxembourg, including CSSF Circular 10/475 and other forthcoming changes, (CRD III, CRD IV, and the most recent proposals set out by the Basel Committee).
Netherlands Client Drinks
avantage would like to invite our friends to meet with us at an informal networking drinks function in Amsterdam.
The New Large Exposures Regime
***NEW DATE*** On Thursday 4 November avantage will host a briefing discussing the introduction of the new large exposures regime set out in CRD II (CP 09/29 and CP10/17).
Practical Issues in Implementing Solvency 2 for Lloyd's Managing Agents
On Tuesday 12th October 2010, avantage will host the third in a series of breakfast roundtable discussions at Lloyd’s to discuss the practical issues Lloyd’s Managing Agents are facing in implementing Solvency 2. The topic under discussion in this session will be Risk Appetite.
Stress Testing - PS09/20: Practical Implementation
On Tuesday 14th September 2010, avantage will host a breakfast briefing discussing the practical implications of PS09/20 on Stress Testing for Wholesale and Investment Banks.
Institute of Risk Management Solvency 2 Special Interest Group Event on Risk Culture
avantage has been invited to speak at the Institute of Risk Management's Solvency 2 Special Interest Group on 9 September 2010.
Arrow Visits: Governance Issues
On Thursday 2nd September 2010, avantage will host the second of our roundtable discussions on ARROW visits. This session will focus on governance issues. Using a combination of case studies reflecting recent ARROW experience across asset management, banking and insurance and using a round table discussion format, we will highlight some practical issues arising from the FSA’s approach to governance and discuss current issues from ARROW visits and possible impacts arising from the decision to split up the FSA.
2010 Practitioners Forum on Solvency II Implementation
avantage have been invited by Infoline to present at the event '2010 Practitioners Forum on Solvency II Implementation'. In addition we will be leading the post conference workshop 'Solvency II & ORSA - Hands on guidance and industry insights
Practical Issues in Implementing Solvency 2 for Lloyd's Managing Agents
On Wednesday 7th July 2010, avantage will host the second in a series of breakfast roundtable discussions at Lloyd’s to discuss the practical issues Lloyd’s Managing Agents are facing in implementing Solvency 2.
4th Annual Industry Forum on Liquidity
avantage have been invited by Infoline to lead the post conference workshop 'Liquidity Adequacy under the FSA's ILAS regime' following the 4th Annual Industry Forum on Liquidity
Managing Risk & Capital in the Lloyd’s & London Market
avantage have been invited by Infoline to present at their event 'Managing Risk & Capital in the Lloyd’s & London Market'. Iain Wright our Head of Insurance will be discussing Managing the Practical and Operational Challenges of Implementing Solvency II.
Arrow Visits: Pitfalls and Handy Tips
On Tuesday 15th June 2010, avantage will host a roundtable discussing ARROW visits focussing on the FSA's new approach. Using a combination of case studies reflecting recent ARROW experience across asset management, banking and insurance and roundtable discussions, we will highlight some practical tips to prepare for these visits.
Practical issues in implementing Solvency 2 for Lloyds Managing Agents
On Tuesday 23 March 2010, avantage will host the first in a series of breakfast roundtable discussions at Lloyd’s to discuss the practical issues Lloyd’s Managing Agents are facing in implementing Solvency 2. Two topics of current interest will be discussed: Programme Management and ORSA. Each topic will be introduced by an industry speaker and the discussion will be opened up to the audience.
PRIMIA Managing Liquidity Risk
avantage are the sponsors of the Amsterdam chapter of PRMIA
Informationsveranstaltung zur CRD Novellierung (in Deutsch)
Unter fachlicher Leitung von avantage (Luxemburg) SaRL Mit Praxisberichten von: * der Aufsichtskommission des Finanzsectors (CSSF) * Hauck & Aufhauser Banquiers Luxembourg
The Combined Impact of the CRD Amendments and the new Liquidity Regulations
On Monday 1 March 2010, avantage will host a briefing discussing the combined impact of changes to Liquidity and Capital Regulation for Wholesale and Investment Banks.
BBA Operational Risk Seminar
We are very pleased to be invited to speak at the BBA operational risk seminar
Stress Testing, including PS09/20 (Reverse Stress Testing) as a Key Tool to Understanding Your Risk
On Wednesday February 17, 2010, avantage will host a briefing discussing trends and developments in stress testing, including reverse stress testing (PS09/20, Stress and Scenario Testing).This briefing session forms part of avantage's regular briefing sessions for banks and investment firms. It will discuss the specifics of stress testing for banks and investment firms and offer an opportunity for firms to share information in a roundtable format. Other institutions are welcome to attend. Chatham House rules apply!
Video Presentation to the International Committee of the Investment Company Institute (ICI) on Trends in Risk Management and regulatory Developments for the Asset Management Industry
avantage has been invited by the International Committee of the Investment Company Institute (ICI) Chaired by David Oestreicher Chief Legal Counsel for T. Rowe Price Associates Inc. to participate in a briefing session on Trends in Risk Management and regulatory developments for the Asset Management Industry.
Risk Management for Investment Funds: Trends and Developments
On Tuesday 19 January 2010, avantage will host a briefing discussing trends and developments in risk management for investment funds, including UCITS and non-UCITS. While the session will discuss the practical implementation of CSSF Circular 07/308, it will go beyond the scope of the Circular to review latest trends and developments in investment risk management, operational risk management, and liquidity risk management.
The Financial Services Discussion Club Asset Management Group
avantage has been invited by the the FSDC to chair the Asset Management Group meeting on 7 January 2010.
Sailing in Uncharted Waters – Risk Appetite in a Changing Environment
Risk appetite - the broad-based level of risk that an entity is able and willing to undertake in pursuit of its objectives - is one of the building blocks for effective risk management. The challenges of setting risk appetite and communicating it effectively to stakeholders include how to define risk appetite in terms of a number of quantitative risk measures as well as qualitatively; how to apply risk appetite by embedding a dynamic and repeatable process, and then how to cascade this through the organisation as a series of limits and controls.
Lombard Risk Breakfast Briefing & Roundtable Workshop FSA Liquidity Regulation - Understanding Your Options
We have been invited by Lombard Risk to participate in their breakfast workshop on Liquidity. Nigel Walker is one of the featured speakers at this round table meeting.
BBA Liquidity Systems and Controls Seminar
avantage Capita have been invited by the BBA to make a presentation to its popular Liquidity Systems and Controls Seminar
ATEL Conference: Enterprise Risk Management for Non Financial Institutions
We are please to have been invited to speak on recent developments in ERM at the ATEL conference on Enterprise Risk Management for Non Financial Institutions
The FSA liquidity regulatory regime for Investment Firms (PS09/16)
On 11 November 2009, avantage Capita will host a business briefing discussing practical issues in implementing the new FSA liquidity risk regulatory regime (PS09/16: Strengthening liquidity standards) as they relate to Investment Firms as well as anticipated future developments which may impact the new regime (Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, European Commission and CEBS, etc.)
Netherlands Office Launch Party
avantage Capita would like to invite our friends to celebrate with us the opening of our office in Amsterdam.
Practical Implementation of CSSF Circular 09/403 - Liquidity
On Thursday 29 October 2009, avantage Capita will host a briefing discussing practical issues in managing liquidity risk in Luxembourg credit institutions with a particular focus on the latest regulatory developments. This will specifically address the issues faced by credit institutions in implementing CSSF Circular 09/403 issued on 28 May 2009.
The new FSA liquidity risk regulatory regime (PS09/16)
On 15 October 2009, avantage Capita will host a business briefing discussing practical issues in implementing the new FSA liquidity risk regulatory regime (PS09/16: Strengthening liquidity standards) as well as anticipated future developments which may impact the new regime (Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, European Commission and CEBS, etc.)
PRMIA Event - How Much Capital Does a Bank need?
This event is sponsored and chaired by avantage Capita.
Asset Managers Forum
avantage Capita has been invited by Alliance Bernstein to participate and contribute to the Asset Managers Forum
Risk Management Advisory Committee of the Investment Company Institute Briefing
avantage Capita have been invited by The Risk Management Advisory Committee of the Investment Company Institute to facilitate one of their regular meetings.
BBA Stress Testing Seminar
avantage Capita have been invited to present at the popular BBA Stress testing seminar. Our presentation will look at ways of improving approaches to Stress Testing.
Risk Capital 2009 (Risk Minds Global Series)
avantage Capita are sponsoring the ICBI Risk Capital 2009 Conference "Risk Management & Capital in the New World Order". Directors Martin Clark and Gerald Ancia will be speaking at this event.
Liquidity Risk Management for Investment Firms
On 25 June 2009, avantage Capita will host a briefing discussing practical issues in managing liquidity risk in Investment Firms with a particular focus on the latest regulatory developments. This will specifically address the issues faced by Full Scope BIPRU, Limited Licence and Limited Activity Investment Firms.
PRMIA Country Risk Event
Sponsored and chaired by avantage Capita, this event is part of the PRMIA Global Event Series.
Liquidity Risk Management – CSSF Circular 09/403
On Monday 15 June 2009, avantage Capita will host a briefing discussing practical issues in managing liquidity risk in Luxembourg credit institutions with a particular focus on the latest regulatory developments. This will specifically address the issues faced by credit institutions in implementing CSSF Circular 09/403 issued on 28 May 2009.
Solvency II - Recent Developments
avantage Capita are organising a business breakfast on Solvency II in London
Risk Appetite and the Current Financial Crisis
We are sponsoring a meeting of the London chapter of PRMIA event looking at the topic of Risk Appetite to be held on 30 April 2009
Sixth Session of the Working Group of German Banks based in Luxembourg
avantage Capita will host the sixth meeting of the Working Group of German Banks based in Luxembourg which is a platform to exchange information among practitioners regarding preparation of the ICAAP.
AXIOM Events International: Enterprise Risk Management Next Generation level ERM
Andrew Nord, Director avantage Capita and Francois Masquelier, Senior Vice President Treasury and Corporate Finance & ERM, RTL Group, Honorary Chairman, European Association of Corporate Treasurers have been invited to the above conference to present a Case Study on Integrating Strategy and Risk into Enterprise Risk Management
Discussion Forum: ERM and Solvency 2
On 29 July 2009, avantage Capita will host a business breakfast discussing the ways in which the need to demonstrate appropriate risk management capability and governance can be addressed through an enterprise risk management initiative and Solvency 2 programme.
Liquidity for Banks and Credit Institutions
avantage Capita is organising a breakfast meeting to discuss practical issues in managing liquidity risk in banks and building societies. The breakfast meeting will address recent regulatory developments and implications.
PRMIA Event: Deriving Risk Appetite and translating it into a meaningful set of limits
The Luxembourg Chapter of PRMIA (the Professional Risk Managers International Association) has invited avantage Capita to hold a series of four risk management events. The fourth event will be held on Thursday 29 January 2009.
PRMIA Event: Incremental Risk Charge
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision released revised proposals for the charging of capital for incremental risk (IRC) in the trading book in response to the credit crisis. In their presentation, avantage Capita, who assisted the banking industry in responding to the Basel Committee’s consultation, will describe the scope of the new rules (including default risk, credit rating migration, spread widening, equity prices) and present ways to address these requirements. The presentation is of particular relevance to all institutions which have a trading book.
Enterprise Risk Management and Liquidity Risk
avantage Capita has been invited by Forum 187 to make a presentation to members on Enterprise Risk Management, and, Liquidity Risk being a risk that is rightly receiving significant attention given the prevailing economic climate.
Fifth Session of the Working Group of German Banks based in Luxembourg: CSSF 07/301 (ICAAP)
avantage Capita will host the fifth meeting of the Working Group of German Banks based in Luxembourg which is a platform to exchange information among practitioners regarding the preparation of the ICAAP.
Breakfast Meeting: ICAAP – Challenges for Investment Firms
Despite the fact that the implementation of the Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) is expected by CSSF to be completed by the end of 2008, there would appear to be much work still to be done before Investment Firms fully comply with the regulatory requirements set out in circulars 07/301 and 07/290 implementing the ICAAP. Deloitte and avantage Capita are hosting a breakfast meeting to discuss the issues faced by Investment Firms in this regard.
Business Breakfast ICAAP
avantage Capita will host a breakfast meeting to discuss Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process.
PRMIA Event: Reputation Risk
“It takes a lifetime to build a reputation, and only a short time to lose it.” How does a business measure and pro-actively manage reputation risk?
PRMIA Event: Liquidity Risk Management and Stress Testing
What is liquidity risk and why is it so important? Why can it be so difficult to manage? What measures and supporting frameworks should be in place to ensure best practice? What are the minimum deliverables that evidence adequate liquidity risk management? These are some of the issues that we will be exploring in this presentation.
Fourth Session of the Working Group of German Banks based in Luxembourg: CSSF 07/301 (ICAAP)
avantage Capita will host the fourth meeting of the Working Group of German Banks based in Luxembourg which is a platform to exchange information among practitioners regarding the preparation of the ICAAP.
Asset Managers Forum
avantage Capita has been invited by Hendersons to participate and contribute to the Asset Manager's Forum
avantage Capita presentation on "stress testing and the lessons learned from recent ICAAP projects"
FinArch has invited avantage Capita to present on "stress testing and the lessons learned from recent ICAAP projects" at the FinArch Conference "Beyond ICAAP and IFRS" to be held in Luxembourg on 22 May 2008.
Third Session of the Working Group of German Banks based in Luxembourg: CSSF 07/301 (ICAAP)
avantage Capita will host the third meeting of the Working Group of German Banks based in Luxembourg which is a platform to exchange information among practitioners regarding the preparation of the ICAAP.
Business Breakfast Incremental Default Risk
avantage Capita will host a breakfast meeting to discuss Incremental Default Risk (IDRC). IDRC and Expected Positive Exposure (EPE) are two additional challenges in a long line of regulatory changes, but what exactly do you need to do, when does it need to be done and how can you do it?
Basel II and Stress Testing: Issues and Recommendations
avantage Capita will organise a Breakfast meeting to discuss Stress Testing. Stress Testing is one of the key topics for 2008 and in light of current market conditions and regulatory drivers high on the agenda for risk managers, senior executives and front office staff alike. Stress testing is not easy to do and as there is currently little available in the way of formal guidance. How do you know if you have got it right?
Second Session of the Working Group of German Banks based in Luxembourg: CSSF 07/301 (ICAAP)
avantage Capita will host the second meeting of the Working Group of German Banks based in Luxembourg which is a platform to exchange information among practitioners regarding the preparation of the ICAAP.
British Bankers Association Operational Risk Seminar
The British Bankers Association has invited Euan Ramsay of avantage Capita to make a presentation at their Operational Risk Seminar.
PRIM ICAAP CSSF Circular 07/301
avantage Capita will be presenting on the ICAAP process in Luxembourg together with Deloitte Luxembourg, at a PRIM conference.
CSSF Circular 07/301
Working Group of German Banks (First Session)
