Shared Assessments Summit 2008
June 3-4, 2008
Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

The Shared Assessments Summit 2008 is a day-and-a-half event focused on the Financial Institution Shared Assessments Program, with speakers and attendees from financial institutions, service providers, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders. Donald Monks, Vice Chairman at The Bank of New York Mellon, will keynote this day-and-half event. We'll discuss how companies can get involved in Shared Assessments and how members can move adoption to the next level in their organizations. We'll discuss the program in the context of vendor management and security trends, hot topics, challenges and solutions in financial services IT outsourcing today. Don't miss your chance to learn and network with leaders in financial services IT vendor management. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact Michele Edson.

Shared Assessments at RSA: The Future of IT Vendor Management
Networking Event and Information Session
Wednesday, April 9, 2008, 6:00 pm
RSA Conference 2008 / Expo
San Francisco, CA

Network and learn about the latest in IT vendor management at RSA! At this free event, members of the Shared Assessments Program, along with Santa Fe Group Chairman and CEO Catherine A. Allen, will talk about the future of vendor management and new developments in the financial services industry's most innovative program for streamlining the IT outsourcing security assessment process. Learn about our new, streamlined assessment tools and how Shared Assessments are being used internationally. Complimentary Expo-Only passes are available for those not attending the conference. To register for the Conference or the Expo, go here. For more information, contact Michele Edson.

Special thanks to our event sponsors: Accuvant, AsTech Consulting, BSI Management Systems, Modulo Security and Net2S.

BEYOND COMPLIANCE: An Enterprise Approach to Operational Risk
October 16-17, 2007
Biltmore Hotel, Providence, RI
Keynote Speakers:
Eugene Ludwig, Chairman of the Board, The Promontory Group
Richard Reese, Chairman and CEO, Iron Mountain
With Special Guest Richard Levick, President and CEO, Levick Communications

Today's practitioners know that operational risk management is far broader than Basel II. Risk managers must be educated in a range of issues, including compliance costs, technology, best practices, and regulatory interface. Beyond Compliance brings together “the best of the best” in financial services operational risk management, compliance, and government, along with analysts, consultants, attorneys and others. We'll talk about the greatest challenges in financial services operational risk and explore strategic solutions to those challenges. Our view will be holistic, with diverse speakers and a broad perspective. We'll focus on the issues financial institutions are facing now with an eye toward the future. Dynamic speakers and facilitators will keep the conversation lively and stimulating. Our goal will be to continue the conversation long after the event has finished.

Check Fraud and the Law
Workshop with Jodi Pratt and Paul Carrubba
June 27, 2007
Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco

Today's payments and fraud managers face a wilderness of laws and regulations. Meanwhile, paper check fraud, e-banking fraud and Remote Deposit Image Capture risks are more complex than ever. At this workshop, top fraud experts from leading financial institutions will teach you how to use new laws and regulations to your advantage. Attendees learn the latest techniques for using the UCC, Reg CC, Reg E and NACHA rules to their institution's advantage - today.

Internal Fraud Crackdown
Workshop with Bob Jones and Peter J. Baldassaro
June 26, 2007
Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco

Internal fraud is a serious and growing problem. Each year, fraud committed by employees costs US financial institutions more than $2 billion. This workshop gives you the lowdown on launching an insider fraud "crackdown" at your institution - from avoiding hiring criminals in the first place to prosecution, damage control and the latest technologies. Attendees leave with a toolkit for a launching a crackdown at their own companies.

10 Steps to Successful Data Breach Management
Workshop with Erik Stein and Lari Sue Taylor
April 25, 2007
Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia

Even with the best controls, there are no guarantees against data breaches. What will you do when the call comes? This interactive workshop will explore behind-the-scenes data breach response. When do you activate your response plan? Whom do you contact? Where is the information held? Is it backed up? How do you coordinate with law enforcement? Risk managers, compliance officers, corporate security managers, information security executives and auditors will all benefit from this hands-on session.

Outsourcing 2007: Are Your Service Providers Meeting Your Security Needs?
Workshop with Lari Sue Taylor, Ward Holland and Special Guest Atul Vashista, CEO of neoIT
April 24, 2007
Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia

Brought to you by the same people who created the BITS/American Banker Financial Services Outsourcing Conference, Outsourcing 2007 will teach risk management methods your organization can implement today for:

• Selecting the right service provider
• Negotiating contracts
• Analyzing relationships
• Transitioning critical services
• Terminating relationships

Our afternoon session with neoIT CEO Atul Vashistha and Ward Holland will focus on governance structure and metrics. We'll ask participants share their top concerns to ensure an interactive discussion.

Data Breaches: Legislation, Communication and Response
Identity Theft Assistance Center Event Presented with The Santa Fe Group
November 16-17, 2006
Washington, DC

This one-and-a-half day event provides an in-depth view from leading experts on the current state of data breaches. We'll focus on key issues in communications, legislation and legal issues. Join leading financial services executives and other thought leaders as well as key service providers. Keynote speaker Leigh Williams of Harvard University (formerly Chief Privacy Officer at Fidelity Investments) will kick off the program. FTC Bureau of Consumer Affairs Director Lydia Parnes will provide the luncheon address.

The 5th Annual BITS/American Banker Financial Services Outsourcing Conference
Presented with The Santa Fe Group
November 13-14, 2006
Orlando, Florida

Once again, BITS, American Banker and The Santa Fe Group join forces to bring you the nation's premier financial services outsourcing event. Don't miss your chance to join leading financial services executives, service providers and regulators at this exciting event.

For more information, visit http://www.sourcemediaconferences.com/conferences/FSO06/ or contact Susanna Space.

Remote Channel Fraud
Workshop with Bob Jones and Jodi Pratt
November 9, 2006
Westin Casuarina, Las Vegas

What are the risks associated wirh ATM, telephone and online banking? How do control interdependencies leave gaps for cross-channel fraud? How can you avoid the losses associated with those gaps? Join Santa Fe Group Fraud Consultants and industry experts Robert Jones and Jodi Pratt in a dynamic discussion of remote channel fraud challenges and solutions. We'll take a nontraditional approach in this dynamic, interactive and — yes, fun! — workshop. You'll leave with a detailed course of action for responding to remote-channel threats in your organization.

The BITS Anti-Money Laundering Forum
Presented by The Santa Fe Group
July 13-14, 2006
Four Seasons Hotel
Washington, DC

This innovative Forum brings executives together to discuss key issues and deepen our understanding of money laundering today. Richard A. Clarke, counterterrorism expert and former White House Advisor, will keynote this special event. Through strategic panels of industry experts and a "town hall" format, we cover evolving legislation, detection, training and effective use of money-laundering information. Experts will share the latest thinking on money laundering's relationship to terrorist financing.

The Santa Fe Group Vendor Council Inaugural Meeting
May 17, 2006
Westin Kierland Resort and Spa
Phoenix, Arizona

The Santa Fe Group Vendor Council Inaugural Meeting brings Santa Fe Group Vendor Council members, financial industry leaders and Santa Fe Group consultants together to discuss cutting-edge issues and trends in financial services. This members-only meeting is an outstanding opportunity to get to know fellow Vendor Council members and hear from industry leaders on critical issues. For more information about the meeting and Vendor Council membership, contact Robin Slade.