Regulation
707 white papers and resources
Regulation underpins the practices and procedures of every single activity undertaken by the banking and finance communities: from what information needs to be contained in a disclosure document through to what constitutes bribery. Regulation is increasingly in focus, as the world’s governments struggle to bring us all back to financial stability. Below you will find law and regulation white papers that will show you the latest developments and what you need to do so your organisation stays within the law.
Judgement calls
The credit crisis has exposed a number of failings in risk management at financial institutions around the globe, triggering a glut of proposals for new legislation and new regulation covering everything from bank trading books to central clearing.
Data protection, planning and recovery for regulated industries
Major regulations establish standards for storing, using and maintaining electronic data, but safeguarding information and producing it on demand in an audit is one of the biggest technology challenges that regulated organisations face.
Driving Management Excellence in Financial Services
The latest analytical helping financial institutions grow profitability and optimize performance.
Consistency, control & compliance - automating General Ledger reconciliations
General Ledger reconciliations form a critical business control function and yet for many organisations remain a manually intensive, fragmented task. UK-based insurers Norwich Union and Prudential describe the benefits they've gained from automating this process.
Solvency II - enabling transformation through regulation
Solvency II will come into force in the UK on October 31, 2012, building on the original Basel II three pillar approach. This white paper discusses the affect on insurance companies with a view to helping those organisations understand and prepare the change.
Data Privacy Best Practices for Data Protection in Nonproduction Environments
This white paper discusses best practices for creating data privacy procedures in nonproduction environments. These environments leverage real data to test applications, housing some of the most sensitive information in an organisation, such as Social Security numbers, bank records and financials.
Need for Effective Exposure Management
Those who automate and streamline their operations most effectively will gain significant advantage. Integration is now more than ever the key to efficiency, enabling lower transaction costs and increased sales volumes.
ERM Push Among Banks Intensifies
Financial Institutions are taking a more serious look at enterprise risk management as they seek ways to cope with the new risk-adverse banking climate.
Ta Chong Bank Transforms Legacy Operations in Record Time, Positions Bank to Compete in Global Markets
Ta Chong Bank Transforms Legacy Operations in Record Time, Positions Bank to Compete in Global Markets.
Managing Capital Adequacy with the Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) - Challenges and Best Practices
The key components and implications for capital adequacy and disclosure requirements resulting from the Basel II Accord are discussed in detail.