Operational Risk

480 white papers and resources

Below you will find a collection of operational risk white papers by industry leading experts. This information resource looks at key industry issues and practices, which can be used to aid in the decision-making process and help maintain a competitive advantage. Operational risk is the type risk that a company is exposed to from the execution of business functions. It is a wide concept that has rapidly evolved over the years. It includes risk that arises from the break downs of internal procedures, systems and people, plus external events. Fraud risks, legal risks, physical risk and environmental risks also are encompassed in operational risk.

The Building Blocks of UMR

This white paper describes the process firms must adopt to comply with the BCBS and International Organization of Securities Commissions’ new uncleared margin rules (UMR), set to take effect next year. The paper further defines five core elements needed for operational conformity, as well as the…