Risk Management
884 white papers and resources
Risk Library provides a selection of risk management white papers which address key questions which can be used in reducing the dangers for your organisation faces and how to utilise any opportunities which may ensue to their maximum capability. Risk management is the assessment and mitigation of risks which have arisen by changes on a local or global scale. Risk management may involve realising opportunities that have resulted from these changes. Within the context of the Risk Library, risk management has been defined under asset liability management, credit risk, enterprise risk management, liquidity risk, market risk, operational risk and settlement risk.
Using accounting standards to manage risk in banks
This white paper examines new accounting standards set out by two of the main accounting standards boards. It details how the standards can help increase efficiency, detect credit deterioration earlier and ultimately improve the performance of risk management inside a bank.
Banking crisis in Cyprus: Q&A on the new banking laws
Harneys answers frequently asked questions about banking in Cyprus in the context of the current banking crisis. Key issues discussed include circumstances under which the Deposit Protection Scheme is activated, which deposits are covered by the Deposit Protection Fund and depositor compensation.
Sovereign debt contracts and the effects of recent case law on bondholders
Recent case law shows how sovereign debt contracts may impact bondholders if s sovereign has also issued bonds which are governed by a particular jurisdiction. This white paper discusses the outcome and implications.
UBS and rogue-trading: an insight into prevailing regulation
UBS was recently fined £29.7m as a consequence of the much-publicised rogue-trading activities of Kweku Adoboli. Macfarlanes provides a summary and outlines why the UBS Final Notice emphasises the importance placed by the FSA on an institution's first line of defence.
How to use compliance as a competitive advantage in banking
In the coming months and years, the decisions that banks make about investments in systems covering risk, finance and compliance functions will play a central role in the reputation, resilience and profitability of their organisations. This white paper discusses the available options.
US announces more than 50 countries now engaged in FATCA discussions
The US Treasury Department has announced that it is engaging in discussion with more than 50 countries to develop an intergovernmental approach to the implementation of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act. DLA Piper outlines the background to this development and details the countries involved.
Inside the US Government's highly-anticipated Foreign Corrupt Practices Act guidance
On 14 November 2012, a new resource guide to the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act was issued by the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Baker & McKenzie provides a synopsis of the most important provisions of this 120 page document.
Using ESM to Control Finance, Reputation and Technology Risks
BlackRock is a fast paced asset management firm which relies heavily on Excel to control and prototype new products and processes. This case study reveals how a spreadsheet management system reduced a high level of monetary, reputational and technological risk for the firm.
Reducing Risk In The Front Office
A survey of 30 financial institutions was conducted which explores the degree of collaboration between the risk function and the front office. It investigates how optimum decision-making can be reached, the role of effective collaboration in this process and how this enhances business strategies.
Setting the Stage: FATCA Compliance
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act stands to transform the global tax framework and how financial institutions track and report on their clients’ financial assets. With the law slated to come into effect in 2013, its implications and how financial institutions need to prepare is considered.