Overview

The Risk Management Conference, hosted jointly by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), CBOE Futures Exchange (CFE) and CBOE Stock Exchange (CBSX), has become a leading financial industry event. The RMC is an educational forum where end users of derivatives discuss the policies, tools and systems they use to manage risk exposure and enhance yields. The RMC provides an ideal setting for users and prospective users of exchange-traded derivatives to network with their peers to exchange ideas and learn the latest information about risk management.

The RMC is hosted by the industry leader dedicated to the education of institutional investors. RMC sessions are led by top industry practitioners and researchers - no sales pitches - and it is the only derivatives conference of its kind featuring a comprehensive options and futures educational series.

This year the conference will focus on:

Enhancing returns and lowering risk using listed derivatives
Managing volatility risk
Profiting from increased market volatility while reducing risk
Managing credit risk
New ways to hedge or profit from increased credit risks
Enhancing returns and lowering risk using listed derivatives
Is volatility an asset class?
Fundamental Track sessions offered concurrently: Back to Basics, fundamentals of trading futures, options and volatility
Featured Speakers:
David Sanger, Author and Chief Washington Correspondent, The New York Times
David Blitzer, Managing Director & Chief Investment Strategist and Director of Quantitative Services at Standard & Poor's
Krag "Buzz" Gregory, Vice President, Equity Derivatives Strategy, Goldman

Who Should Attend:

Whether you're interested in learning the latest risk management techniques or simply mastering the fundamentals, the 24th Annual Risk Management Conference will be a valuable experience for you. With topics ranging from basic derivatives applications to advanced trading applications, the RMC is a must for financial professionals who need to stay current with industry trends and learn how to effectively use the latest risk management tools and strategies.

If you need additional information about the conference you may contact Lynne Howard-Reed at 312-786-7206 or howardl@cboe.com.




* Attendance is limited to approved registrants. Sponsorship may be restricted and will be approved at the discretion of the conference organizers.