9.19.2007 - 11:05am ET

(CSRwire) September 19, 2007 - Informed Market Intelligence and The Open Compliance & Ethics Group (OCEG) announced today the upcoming BFSI 2008 forum - a premier event presenting cutting edge information about emerging technologies and best practices that are critical to governance, risk management and compliance (GRC) in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance industry. Leading analysts and experts will engage executive participants in focused discussions and workshops that will help them to plan and execute GRC efforts that will add real business value to their enterprises.

"We are very pleased to partner with IMI to present this timely and valuable event for IT and GRC executives in the banking, finance and insurance sector," says Carole Stern Switzer, President of OCEG. "Recent OCEG research has shown that entities in this sector are realizing a need to more effectively integrate GRC efforts and are planning to improve their use of technology in this area in the next 1-2 years. Participation in the BFSI Forum will provide those making the decisions with invaluable information and access to experts who will help them make the right choices. OCEG will report further on its study of GRC strategy in the finance sector at the Forum."

BFSI 2008, is being held March 12-14th at the Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club in Tampa, Florida. The forum will play a leading role in the enhancement of business strategies, improvement of governance and risk management, and demonstration of IT value propositions.

'All participants at BFSI 2008 will be taken on a journey through new business models, redefined architecture and aggressive technology solutions centered around and beyond the current supply chain of customers and non traditional partners' said Tak Man, President of Analysts in Media and IMI Forums. 'We are pleased to have OCEG share its insights and expertise on the latest trends and essential IT elements that will help businesses and infrastructures build more flexible, adaptable and secure systems that will propel you and your company to the forefront of your industry'.

The forum, unlike traditional conferences, is driven by participant interest as attendees are able to develop their own session tracks and actively participate in workshops. The three day event also provides opportunities for frequent informal meetings and networking.

For more information about BFSI 2008, please visit http://www.bfsiforum2008.com.

OCEG is the only nonprofit offering comprehensive guidance, standards, benchmarks and tools for integrating governance, risk and compliance (GRC) processes. Our unique platform and organizational structure helps you take advantage of contributions from thousands of experts and companies - many of them just like yours. Our guidance, benchmarking, custom tools and communities of practice help you perform - not just comply. OCEG offers value you can exploit today, tomorrow and as your company grows.

For an overview on the services and solutions from OCEG and to learn more about OCEG research, please visit www.oceg.org

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