Svilen Petrov

MD & Global Head, ALM Risk - RBC

Svilen Petrov is a seasoned financial professional serving as the Managing Director and Global Head of Enterprise Balance Sheet Risk at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), one of Canada’s largest banks and a global leader in financial services. He has extensive experience in banking and risk management, including fixed income trading, market risk, and asset-liability management (ALM). Svilen holds an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario. His insights into navigating monetary policy changes and leveraging technology for strategic decision-making make him a valuable contributor to discussions on the future of the Treasury function and ALM

All Sessions by Svilen Petrov

11:40 - 12:30

INTEREST RATE DIRECTION – PANEL DISCUSSION

Navigating the complications of emerging factors on rate forecasting

  • Developing effective hedging strategies without clear interest rate signals
  • Safeguarding net income amid rate uncertainty
  • Reviewing the implications of volatility on balance sheet structure and interest sensitive asset values
  • Reviewing the implications of volatility on balance sheet structure and interest sensitive asset values
  • Understanding how to prepare your balance sheet for the lower rate environment
  • Understanding the impact of volatile interest rates on bank earnings and asset sensitivity
  • Assessing systemic risks from liquidity constraints and restricted capacity