RiskFrontier/PortfolioStudio User Forum and Training Events

User Forum

October 1 | 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET

Methodology Training

October 1 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET - October 2 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET 

As lenders and asset investors navigate economic headwinds and a changing regulatory landscape, credit managers must evolve their risk strategies. This event will explore how smarter portfolio risk management can help you stay ahead. 

Please join us for two distinct events focused on the application of our Portfolio tools to address risks and opportunities in the current macro/credit environment.  Firstly, join your peers and our team of Product and Research leaders at the Client User Forum for a lively discussion of portfolio risk and the latest techniques for facing these new challenges.   
 
Secondly, attend a refresher training on RiskFrontier/PortfolioStudio product functionality, underlying methodologies, and practical applications at the classroom training sessions.  Whether you attend one complementary event or both, we look forward to seeing you there!

User Forum: October 1, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET 

In this forum, we will present recent developments from our Portfolio team, including the next generation in portfolio analytics, a deep dive on concentration risk, and recent investments in generative-AI and agentic-AI tools. We’ll also discuss how to navigate the slowing economy and how to remain competitive amid rising competition from non-bank lenders.
 
Who should attend: Mid-level and Senior Credit Risk Managers; those involved in Stress-testing, Impairment, Capital Management, and Portfolio Strategies.
 
This event will be held October 1 from 9am to 12.30pm at Vantage Venues (150 King Street, Toronto, ON), followed by an informal networking lunch. There is no cost to attend this event.

Methodology Training: October 1, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET & October 2, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET

Please join us for a 1.5 day comprehensive training for users of RiskFrontier/PortfolioStudio. This training will provide a refresh of the product, methodology, and business use cases. Day 1 will provide a conceptual review of the modeling framework including valuation, correlation, and simulation. Day 2 will include a discussion of model outputs and their business application, how to incorporate esoteric assets into your portfolio analysis, and some practical exercises to illustrate the model methodology.  
 
Both days of the training include hands-on exercises covering interpretation of the outputs and practical uses of the data. The methodology training and practical exercises are conducted in an intuitive and interactive format, where participants are encouraged to ask questions and discuss product-related issues and concepts.  
 
Who Should Attend:
Those responsible for the data loading, parameter-setting, analysis and reporting, or interpretation of RiskFrontier/PortfolioStudio results.  
 
Training will be held October 1 (2pm-5pm) & October 2 (9am-3pm) at Vantage Venues (150 King Street, Toronto, ON). Lunch will be provided on Day 2 and refreshments will be provided on both days. There is no cost to attend this event.

AGENDA

  • 08:30

    Breakfast & Networking

  • 09:00

    Welcome & Objectives

  • 09:05

    How well do you understand risk concentrations?

    Understanding concentration risk is critical to effective credit portfolio management. This session will introduce new portfolio analytics to help identify the drivers of concentration risk. We will also explore how concentration can drive limit-setting and other risk mitigation strategies.

    Libor Pospisil
    Libor Pospisil Senior Director-Analytics & Modeling, Moody's
  • 09:50

    What's next for commercial real estate?

    Commercial real estate faces persistent challenges and economic headwinds. We will examine the lingering impact of U.S. tariffs on Canadian CRE, and share insights into the early signs of stabilization in the U.S. office market. The discussion will also touch on cross-border investment trends and expectations for 2026.

    Jeffrey Havsy
    Jeffrey Havsy Senior Director-Industry Practice Lead, Moody's
  • 10:30

    Networking Break

  • 11:00

    Using tail risk measures to drive pricing decisions

    In this session we will discuss how lenders incorporate risk into pricing models, with a focus on tail risk measures. We’ll also share examples of how clients are leveraging portfolio metrics to refine pricing strategies, improve risk-adjusted returns, and align pricing with market volatility.

    Jeff Graham
    Jeff Graham Director-Advisory Services, Moody's
  • 11:30

    Product update & Roadmap

    This session walks through our latest Portfolio investments, including agentic and generative-AI to drive deeper analysis and faster decision-making. We’ll also provide an update on the product roadmap and next generation developments of our portfolio risk solutions.

    Abinash Arulanandam
    Abinash Arulanandam Senior Director-Product Management, Moody's
    Deepa Prakash
    Deepa Prakash Director Manager-Product Management, Moody's
  • 12:25

    Closing Remarks

  • 12:30

    Networking Lunch

  • 14:00

    Introduction, Valuation, Correlations

    Libor Pospisil
    Libor Pospisil Senior Director-Analytics & Modeling, Moody's
    Angela Xiao
    Angela Xiao Associate Director - Analytics & Modeling, Moody's
  • 15:15

    Coffee Break

  • 15:45

    Breakout Session #1

  • 17:00

    End of Training Day 1

  • 08:30

    Breakfast

  • 09:00

    Simulation, Risk Metrics and Concentrations

    Libor Pospisil
    Libor Pospisil Senior Director-Analytics & Modeling, Moody's
  • 10:00

    Coffee + Snack Break

  • 10:30

    Breakout Session #1

  • 11:30

    Stress Testing

    Angela Xiao
    Angela Xiao Associate Director - Analytics & Modeling, Moody's
  • 12:00

    Lunch

  • 13:00

    Canada CRE, SME & Retail Correlation Models

    Angela Xiao
    Angela Xiao Associate Director - Analytics & Modeling, Moody's
  • 13:30

    Model Validation

    Libor Pospisil
    Libor Pospisil Senior Director-Analytics & Modeling, Moody's
    Angela Xiao
    Angela Xiao Associate Director - Analytics & Modeling, Moody's
  • 14:00

    Break

  • 14:30

    Structured Instruments

    Angela Xiao
    Angela Xiao Associate Director - Analytics & Modeling, Moody's
  • 15:00

    Rating Migration

    Libor Pospisil
    Libor Pospisil Senior Director-Analytics & Modeling, Moody's
  • 15:30

    Concluding Thoughts

  • 16:00

    End of Training Day 2

LOCATION


Event Details:

Venue Name: Vantage Venues

Address: 150 King Street West, 16th Floor, Toronto, ON M5H 1J9
Toronto, Canada


Date: October 1 - October 2, 2025