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October 05, 2007

Formation of PRMIA Tokyo Chapter

PRMIA Aims to Enhance Risk Management Culture in Japan

Tokyo, Japan, October 5, 2007 – PRMIA today announced the addition of PRMIA Tokyo as its first chapter in Japan.

Koichi Dezuka, Senior Manager with Ernst & Young in the RAS (Risk Advisory Services for Financial Services) as well as the Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services globally, is the Regional Director of the new PRMIA Tokyo Chapter. Mr. Dezuka shares the goals of the PRMIA Tokyo chapter, “Our goal is to enhance the risk management culture in Japan. Initially, we will hold Professional Risk Manager (PRM) Exam Study Groups and schedule risk management seminars.” He adds, “During 2008 we plan to hold major risk management events and begin to collaborate with other PRMIA chapters around the globe.”

Koichi Dezuka has over 15 years of experience in the risk management area, specializing in financial / operational / regulatory risk management. Prior to joining Ernst & Young, Mr. Dezuka worked at a top consulting firm for three years and major financial firms for 12 years as a risk manager. He is a well-known professional in operational risk and enterprise-wide risk services for bank, insurance, and securities firms. He holds a bachelor of arts in economics, Keio University, Japan as well as a CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) in the United States.

Mr. David Millar, PRMIA Chief Operating Officer, says, “Our membership in Japan is growing at an impressive rate, and we will soon begin making a considerable impact on the risk management community through our chapter and educational activities.” He adds, “Mr. Dezuka has a strong vision for the chapter and will be an effective and innovative leader.”

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