Risk Leaders Webinar Series: Future-Proofing Risk Management

Banks are under growing pressure to modernise as they face market volatility, stricter regulations, and accelerating tech change. According to as recent FT Longitude report, 75% of banks plan to increase tech investment, and 67% aim to upgrade their risk models. Automation, AI, and low-code solutions are now key to driving smarter decisions and gaining a competitive edge.

This webinar series—hosted by ISMG, explores how leading banks are transforming risk with integrated systems, AI-driven decisioning, and agile frameworks. Learn how to align compliance with innovation and build resilience in a fast-changing financial landscape.

Adaptive Risk Management in Banking:
Navigating Complexity with Agility

The banking landscape is evolving rapidly – rising macroeconomic volatility, regulatory scrutiny and operational complexities are reshaping the industry. The institutions that thrive will be those that embrace agile, data-driven risk management to turn challenges into opportunities

• Agile Risk Management – Gain competitive advantage with smarter, faster decisions.
• Harnessing Data & AI – Overcome fragmentation for better risk insights.
• Building Resilience – Navigate market volatility and shifting regulations.

Featured Speakers:  
Julie Muckleroy, Global Banking Market Strategist, SAS  
Anselmo Marmonti, Vice President – Risk, Fraud and Compliance Solutions, SAS  
Thomas Sturge, Group Editor, FT Longitude

Reimaging Risk Modelling and Decisioning:
Balancing Compliance and Automation for Competitive Advantage

Building on the themes of agility and adaptive risk management discussed in our first session, this second webinar will take a closer look at how financial institutions are using technology, automation and AI to revolutionise risk modelling. 

• Automation in Risk Modelling: balancing the need for operational efficiency with complexities of regulatory demands 
• AI and machine learning in decisioning: new opportunities and challenges in model validation and governance 
• Retail banking trends and strategic priorities: AI-driven decision-making to gain a competitive advantage in risk transformation,

Featured Speakers:
Dr Terisa Roberts, Global Director + Global Solutions Lead Risk Modeling & Decisioning, SAS 
Sandra Sorza Hernandez, Global Advisor, Risk Models and Decisioning, SAS 
Dr Fatih Inan, Vakif Katilim Bank, SVP + Head of Credit Risk Analytics & Credit Policies 

Integrated Balance Sheet Management:
Breaking Down Siloed Systems for Better Decision-Making

Fragmented risk systems make it harder for banks to navigate today’s financial volatility. That’s why 77% of banks* plan to invest in Integrated Balance Sheet Management (IBSM) – recognizing the risks of disconnected interest rate, liquidity and credit risk assessments.

• Why fragmented risk management threatens financial resilience
• How leading banks integrate liquidity, interest rate and credit risks for smarter decisions
• The role of AI, cloud and automation in modernizing ALM and stress-testing
• Strategies to balance regulatory compliance with agility

Featured Speakers:
Gil Monterio, Associate Director, Deloitte
Martim Rocha, Senior Director, Global Head, Risk Banking Solutions, SAS
Steven Smallsman, Head of Balance Sheet Management, Kuwait Finance House

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