Risk Management
885 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.
Strategic risk taking
Better communication and a transparent structure can give the risk department the necessary level of control to effectively manage trading risk yet also enhance profit, elevating the risk management function to one of crucial, strategic importance.
Case Study: Cleaning up corporate actions
Having completed a thorough review of the Corporate Actions market place Sydbank selected SmartStream’s TLM® Corporate Actions to automate their complete Event Management process.
Bank of Scotland - a case study in cash management
Discover how Bank of Scotland automated their Payments and Receipts processing to create a centralised process management hub that delivers greater operational control, lower costs whilst improving customer service.
Case Study - Alide Plant Improves Productivity with Latest Financial Management Systems
Alide Plant Services is an independent tool and small plant hire outlet based in the South West. Alide Plant employs 32 people across two locations - Bath and Bristol being the main office.
Exploring the new landscape for SME FDs
This paper examines the current landscape for SMEs and explores the specific skills and resources that FDs need in order to drive growth for SMEs and boost their contribution to the economy in 2008.
Data: the secret of a successful GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) strategy
The first steps to regulatory compliance usually come from the dept or business function most affected - the people ordered to comply. This can lead to a disjointed approach to compliance and managing risk. This white paper outlines the components of a GRC strategy and the role of data in it.
Preventing Identity Theft and Achieving Compliance with GLBA & FACTA
This white paper reviews the requirements of GLBA and FACTA (Security Guidelines), which impact a company's information infrastructure and the security means used therein.
Assessing Operational Risks for Basel II Compliance
One of the key new requirements of Basel II is that banks must manage and cover operational risks, including IT threats and employees. This white paper analyses the requirements of Basel II and its influence on a company's IT infrastructure.
Data Intelligence and Governance
Increased transparency of the financial disclosure process requires that all underlying data meet emerging governance, risk and compliance (GRC) requirements. Banks must re-evaluate aspects of their lending strategies and dig into the real data within the various classes of risk.
Managing 21st Century business and Technology Innovation
The payments industry is changing as competitive pressures, regulatory burdens and customer entitlements increase.This paper shows how the IBM System z can be an indispensable asset to financial institutions confronting payments challenges today.