Conference Materials

2019

Pre-Conference Workshop II-First vs. Second Line of Defense

Sunday, May 5, 2019 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Speakers

Deborah Austin

Director
Fiduciary Compliance Director
Wealth Markets Global Trust Compliance MUFG UNION BANK, N.A.
San Diego, California

Speaker Bio
Diana Vasquez

Head of Governance and Controls
CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Chicago, Illinois

Speaker Bio

Session Description

In this workshop, Participants will:

  •  Learn how other shops have structured their 1st and 2nd lines of defense.
  • Which line “tests,” which line performs “monitoring,” and  what about “controls testing?”
  • How does the frst line identify and assess the risk?
  • How does the second line test, monitor and provide  advice without blurring responsibilities?
  • Learn how these two functions operate and report to   senior/executive management. 
  • Learn how open issues are tracked, monitored and closed.
  • What are the expectations of the regulators?