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Robert J. Wyle, Director, Financial Risk Management, KPMG LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Interest Rate Risk Issues - Practical Guidance Live Webcast on 4/28/10

New York, NY, April 02, 2010 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Robert J. Wyle, CFA, Director, Financial Risk Management, KPMG LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Interest Rate Risk Issues - Practical Guidance Live Webcast”. This 2-hour event is scheduled for April 28, 2010, Wednesday, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT. (For further details of the event and an updated list of panelists, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2010_Interest_Rate.html).

Event Synopsis:

Early this year, Donald Kohn of the Federal Reserve Board warned banks of the uncertainty going about in interest rates; thus increasing the risks posed on financial institutions. It is therefore vital to know how to properly and wisely manage interest rate risks. In this 2-hour live webcast, you'll learn more about the following practical guidance:

- Factors that influence interest rate risks
- Ways to avoid dangerous risks
- Ways to perform asset liability management
- Up-to-the-minute regulatory updates; and
- Live Audience Q&A

The Knowledge Group will gather a panel of experts and key thought leaders in this timely event to provide their insights and answer your questions, live.

About Robert J. Wyle, CFA

Background

Robert Wyle is a Director in KPMG’s Mid-Atlantic Risk Advisory Services practice in the Tysons Corner office. Mr. Wyle is a seasoned Risk Management Executive with 18 years of Financial Services experience both as a risk manager and a software vendor. His focus has been in asset/liability management, funds transfer pricing, product management, business development, sales, and customer relationship management. Mr. Wyle is highly skilled at taking troubled and underperforming groups and transforming them into useful and well-managed organizations.

Professional and Industry Experience

Prior to joining KPMG, Mr. Wyle was Director of Market Risk Management at E*TRADE Financial. He was responsible for the daily quantification of interest rate risk across all businesses and product lines using QRM, the Bank’s risk management software system. Prior to that, he was the Global Product Manager for ALM at SunGard BancWare. Mr. Wyle managed the BancWare Convergence Asset/Liability Management software product suite which included the design and implementation of detailed product enhancements. Mr. Wyle began his career in financial services at the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York where he built the ALM model that was in use until recently at which time it was replaced by QRM. Mr. Wyle was also on the team that implemented the Treasury Services ALM system at the Dime Savings Bank.

About KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm, is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International. KPMG International’s member firms have 137,000 professionals, including more than 7,600 partners, in 144 countries.

KPMG delivers a globally consistent set of multidisciplinary services based on deep industry knowledge. Our industry focus helps KPMG professionals develop a rich understanding of clients' businesses and the insight, skills, and resources required to address industry-specific issues and opportunities.

Our history spans three centuries and features a number of significant mergers, most recently the combination of Peat Marwick International and Klynveld Main Goerdeler, and their individual member firms, into KPMG in 1987.

Combined revenues for all member firms of KPMG International grew to U.S. $22.69 billion for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2008, up from U.S. $19.81 billion for the prior fiscal year, a 14.5 percent increase driven by all of our service lines.

For more information about Robert J. Wyle, and KPMG LLP, please visit: www.kpmg.com

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. “We bring together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts that study the impact of changing regulations and help businesses succeed through proper regulatory compliance.” To contact or to register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.

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