Frequently asked questions
Short answers about the Club, membership, committees and your data. If you do not find yours, write to us.
The Club
What is the Dominican Republic Risk Management Club?
It is a private, independent, non-political and non-profit association, governed by Law 122-05. Its purpose is to foster risk culture and the exchange of ideas, analysis, research and experience among its members on best practices in risk management and on local and international regulations, in order to strengthen companies in the financial sector.
It obtained its certificate of incorporation from the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic on June 28, 2022, as a mixed association (RNI 21222/2022).
Source: Bylaws and certificate of incorporation. More about the Club at Who we are.
Who leads the Club?
The General Assembly is the supreme body. The 2026-2030 Board of Directors, with 15 members, governs and administers the Club. The Executive Directorate carries out the day-to-day work and the technical work is done in the committees.
See the organization chart and to the founders and directors.
Where is the office and what are the opening hours?
Ave. Tiradentes at the corner of Presidente González Street, La Isla Building, office 206, Ensanche Naco, Santo Domingo. We are open Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone numbers and map at Contact.
Membership
What types of members are there?
There are four: founding, regular (professionals, individuals), honorary and sponsor (organizations). Professionals join as regular members and organizations as sponsor members.
Source: Bylaws, arts. 5 to 16. Details at Who can become a member?
Who can be a regular member?
Individuals, of legal age and with full legal capacity, who meet any of these requirements:
- Be responsible for, or regularly work in, a risk area of a financial institution, corporation or service company.
- Provide services at a regulatory or monetary body, academic institution or professional association related to the financial markets.
- Have held those functions in the past.
Source: Bylaws, arts. 7 and 8.
How much does it cost to be a member?
A regular member pays US$200 a year, with no separate registration fee. Sponsor members pay US$3,000 (Gold) or US$5,000 (Premium) a year; the Academic tier is agreed with each institution. Honorary members pay no fee.
Compare all categories at the benefits comparison.
How do I register and who approves my admission?
Complete the application form and pay the annual fee. The Board of Directors evaluates the application with the documentation provided and decides on admission. You will receive your membership number when the payment is confirmed.
Source: Bylaws, art. 7.
How can I pay?
By credit or debit card, with PayPal or by bank transfer in the Club’s name. On the registration form you will see the options available.
What does regular membership include?
- A voice and vote in the assemblies, and the right to elect and be elected to the Board of Directors.
- Participation in the working committees and in the discussion sessions.
- Exclusive training activities at no cost and a 20% discount on the Club’s training offering.
- Exclusive access to the Club’s research and analysis work.
See the full comparison.
What happens if I do not pay the annual fee?
Before losing member status, the delinquent member is called upon to regularize their situation within thirty days. A member who lets two consecutive annual fees go unpaid ceases to be a member.
Source: Bylaws, arts. 13 and 14.
How do I withdraw?
A resignation letter addressed to the Board of Directors, which approves it in session, is enough. Keep in mind that withdrawal does not entitle you to a refund of the amounts contributed up to that point.
Source: Bylaws, art. 17, paragraphs I and IV. To send your letter write to info@gestionderiesgo.org.
My organization wants to support the Club. How do we do it?
Legal entities can be sponsor members: they provide financial, academic or other support to the Club and appoint a person to represent them. Today there are 43 organizations (21 Premium, 16 Gold and 6 Academic). Write to us and we will explain the tiers.
Source: Bylaws, art. 16. Meet the sponsor members.
Committees and activities
What are the working committees and how do I take part?
They are groups of members who study a risk topic and produce articles, analysis and activities. There are 10: six by type of risk (credit, market and liquidity, operational, AML/CFT, ESG, technology and cybersecurity) and four support committees (regulations and corporate governance, business continuity, audit and innovation).
If you are a member, go to the page of the committee that interests you and fill in its registration form.
What activities does the Club organize?
The Annual Risk Conference (4 editions, from 2023 to 2026), the Breakfast Conferences (11 meetings), webinars (27 held), training and the international certification with its partners.
Upcoming events, Annual Conferences, Breakfast Conferences and international certification.
Where can I see the Club’s webinars and documents?
The webinars held are in a video library with a player, and the documents of interest and publications in their own section. Club news and media mentions are in News.
Your data and contact
How does the Club use my personal data?
The privacy policy explains what data the Club collects, what it uses it for and how you can review it or raise questions. If you have a question about your data, write to us.
How do I speak to someone at the Club?
Write to us from the Contact form, at info@gestionderiesgo.org, or call +1 (809) 745-3289 or +1 (849) 477-4959. You can also write to this last number on WhatsApp.
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