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CeFPro and Third Party Risk Association Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Global Third-Party Risk Management

Friday, January 30, 2026

CeFPro and Third Party Risk Association Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Global Third-Party Risk Management

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The Center for Financial Professionals (CeFPro) and Third Party Risk Association (TPRA) have formalized a Strategic Partnership dedicated to advancing the global third-party risk profession

ANKENY, IOWA — JANUARY 30, 2026 — The Center for Financial Professionals (CeFPro) and Third Party Risk Association (TPRA) have formalized a Strategic Partnership dedicated to advancing the global third-party risk profession. This partnership integrates the strengths and respect of both organizations to provide world-class thought leadership, education, and peer-to-peer engagement for risk professionals worldwide.


Through this collaboration, CeFPro and TPRA will jointly deliver a program of international events,  collaborative media and thought leadership initiatives, alongside market intelligence reports throughout the year, in addition to each company’s respective, typical offerings. At the heart of the partnership are three pillars:

  • Joint International Events:

    CeFPro and TPRA will co-host two flagship international conferences in Europe and North America, designed to provide cross-sector perspectives and practical insight into third-party risk management challenges and opportunities.


  • Integrated Media Collaboration: The organizations will co-produce exclusive editorial content, executive interviews, webinars and digital media projects designed to spark ongoing conversation and deliver consistent value to their combined audiences. This joint initiative ensures year-round knowledge sharing and fosters deeper connectivity across the global risk community.


  • Market Intelligence and Research:

    The partnership will also deliver an Annual International TPRM Market Intelligence Report, benchmarking global third-party risk trends and priorities, supported by a distinguished advisory board of industry professionals.

This alliance marks a commitment to commercial integrity and meaningful learning. We are setting a higher standard for professional development, ensuring the global risk community has the transparent, high-quality resources needed to excel in a complex market.


Leadership Perspectives

Commenting on the partnership, Andreas Simou, CEO at CeFPro, said:

“We are delighted to formalize our partnership with TPRA. Both organizations share a deep commitment to advancing the third-party risk profession globally. By partnering, we can deliver greater value to the industry through meaningful events, credible research, and practical insight. Together, we are creating opportunities to bring practitioners together, elevate industry standards, and provide trusted insights that support professionals across sectors and regions.”

Julie Gaiaschi, CEO and Co-Founder of TPRA, added:

“This partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the third-party risk profession through integrity, collaboration, and practical value. By developing a strategic partnership with CeFPro, we’re expanding access to trusted learning, meaningful connection, and global insight while also supporting practitioners as they navigate an increasingly complex risk environment.  We are grateful for our many strategic partnerships, which allow us to reach practitioners in new ways and offer more niche, high-impact resources across the profession.

About CeFPro

The Center for Financial Professionals (CeFPro) is a leading global events, media, and research organization serving senior professionals across risk, compliance, and financial services. CeFPro connects industry leaders through conferences, publishing, and market intelligence to support professional development and industry advancement. www.cefpro.com 

About the Third Party Risk Association (TPRA)

The Third Party Risk Association (TPRA) is a global professional association dedicated to supporting third-party risk management professionals through education, certification, advocacy, and community engagement.  TPRA is the all-in-one source for Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) conferences, tools, templates, training, networking, certifications & industry best practices. https://www.tprassociation.org 

MEDIA CONTACT

Contact details:

For Media Enquiries Contact: Marketing at: marketing@cefpro.com

Company details: Center for Financial Professionals


Company details: Third Party Risk Association

FOR MORE INFORMATION

https://cefpro.com/

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