LONDON–(BUSINESSWIRE)–According to a delegate voting poll taken at the latestseries of Fitch Solutions 'Managing Credit & Counterparty Risk'seminars this month, 43% of risk managers remain unsure if the newBasel III regulations will help them manage risk more effectively,whilst 32% believe it will improve effectiveness and, in contrast,25% believe it will not.

“These results indicate the continued uncertainty in the marketon the impact of these regulations, particularly with regards tothe treatment of the Credit Value Adjustment under Basel III,” saidThomas Aubrey, Managing Director, Fitch Solutions, London.

When asked whether regulatory uncertainty, the Europeansovereign debt crisis or rising inflation was the most key issuefacing the risk management industry, 52% voted for the Europeansovereign debt crisis, closely followed by 43% selecting regulatoryuncertainty, whilst rising inflation was considered much less of aconcern with only 5% of votes.

“Our managing credit and counterparty risk seminars serve as avaluable forum for delegates to share their knowledge, experiencesand to discuss potential solutions to these regulatory challenges,”Aubrey added.

The 'Managing Credit & Counterparty Risk' seminars tookplace in Paris, Milan and Frankfurt on 6, 7 and 13 Aprilrespectively and, overall, attracted over 200 market practitionersworking mainly in risk, credit, credit and counterparty risk andportfolio management functions. For further information on theevent series, see 'Fitch Solutions Hosts Managing Credit &Counterparty Risk Seminars,' published 21 March 2011 and availableat www.fitchratings.com

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