The Corporate Membership is a package that includes 10 Individual Member accounts plus 2 CRO Circle seats. This package is only available for:

• Legal entities (e.g. banks, insurance companies, asset managers) or their subsidiaries, licensed by FINMA or a corresponding supervisory authority outside Switzerland
• Member of a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) recognized by FINMA
• Commodity and Energy trading firm
• Legal entity listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange with a dedicated Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

About CRO Circle

The CRO Circle is a new initiative from the Swiss Risk Association that provides a platform for Chief Risk Officers (CROs) to exchange ideas and insights on critical risk topics. This may happen during informal networking dinner events or at conferences. Participation in CRO Circle events are complimentary for Corporate Members.

Key benefits of joining the CRO Circle

• Informal networking opportunities with fellow CROs
• Identification of emerging risk topics
• Access to exclusive learning opportunities tailored to the C-suite and Board level
• Development of strategies to address common risk management challenges, such as conflict of interest, overconfidence, and regulatory compliance.

Examples of topics covered in the CRO Circle

• Managing risks that cannot be easily measured or quantified
• Fostering a healthy risk culture within an organization
• Identifying and preparing for future black swan events

The CRO Circle is an invaluable resource for CROs seeking to enhance their risk management capabilities and navigate the evolving risk landscape.

Who can join the CRO Circle

• For each legal entity that meets the above criteria, the CRO Circle member must be either
  • a Non-Executive Director, or
  • a member of the Executive Committee, or
  • a Chief Risk Officer (CRO), Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), or Head of Internal Audit.
• Large International groups (e.g. various subsidiaries and more than 1000 employees) can nominate additional CRO Circle members if these are individuals who report directly to the member of the Group Executive Board responsible for risk management and independent controls (e.g., the Group Chief Risk Officer, Group Chief Compliance Officer)