NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) principal Andrew Toner will be discussing issues such as managing IT in financial services and navigating through the credit crisis at the CA World 2008 Conference at The Venetian Congress and Sands Expo Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada November 16 - 20, 2008. Mr. Toner will be speaking on a panel entitled, "Managing IT in financial services during the credit crisis." The panel, which will take place on Tuesday, November 18 at 11a.m. in Marco Polo Room 804, will focus on both the major business issues facing financial services firms during the credit crisis and best practices by technologists on how to deal with these issues.
"Technology will always play a critical role in financial services firms, however this role has become critical during the credit crisis we currently face," said Andrew Toner, a principal with PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory practice. "Financial services firms must strive to perform to the highest standards regardless of the current market conditions."
PricewaterhouseCoopers Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) practice director Peter J. Savalli will present a discussion on "Enhanced effectiveness through risk and controls monitoring" on Tuesday November 18 at 8:30a.m. in Veronese Room 2405. Mr. Savilli will share first-hand experiences working with companies that are using continuous monitoring techniques to increase reliance on control procedures.
"PwC is a global leader in understanding and delivering GRC services," said Mr. Savalli. "Our Governance, Risk & Compliance practice is dedicated to helping our clients achieve integrity-driven performance. We provide practical advice to senior executives on risk and compliance issues, as well as guidance on how to implement governance, risk management and compliance changes across complex organizations."
Other PwC-related sessions at CA World 2008 include:
-- "Leading practices in complying with industry-specific
regulations" presented by PwC director Chris Joline on
Monday November 17 at 11:00a.m. in Veronese Room 2405.
-- "eDiscovery for transnational organizations" panel discussion on
Tuesday, November 18, at 9:45a.m. in Veronese Room 2405; PwC
director Thomas Lahiff on panel.
-- "PricewaterhouseCoopers' leading practices for role management and
user access recertification" presented by PwC director Avinash
Rajeev on Tuesday, November 18 at 1:15p.m. in Bellini Room 2105.
PwC partner Grace Lamont, leader of the Securities Litigation practice, will also be attending the CA World conference.
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