The risk DNA of companies in the financial markets is rapidly changing, driven by globalization, the emergence of international banking regulations and the rapid growth of new sophisticated products. The pressure to act is accelerating, and in response to risk executives? ever-increasing demand for information, analysis and advice, GARP is launching Risk Professional to provide the sort of industry-defining content that business leaders from around the world demand.

Our mission is to advance the knowledge of our readers by delivering the kind of critical intelligence they need to perform their jobs better. From coverage of current events to forward-looking analytical pieces, Risk Professional will cover the continuing innovations taking place in risk management in an increasingly complex business world.

By providing context and analysis to our coverage, Risk Professional will strike a distinctive note with risk executives worldwide and support knowledge sharing and open dialogue among risk professionals, regulators, consultants, technology vendors and academics in this increasingly globalized market.

In 2009, Risk Professional will track the evolution and reinvention of the risk function as its historical structures (credit risk, market risk, operational risk and FX) collide and integrate with new technological innovations, operational improvements and international regulations.