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.
How IFRS 9 can unite risk and accounting - Regulatory information brief (Part I)
This white paper explores how IFRS 9 can unite risk and accounting. It further examines how ensuring effective communication and collaboration will be key to achieving this and for getting the best from the new standard.
FRTB readiness - Examining the potential pitfalls ahead
This white paper addresses the key challenges of FRTB implementation and compliance. It further examines the complexity of managing and collecting all the data required to adequately comply with the FRTB rules.
Liquidity management - Regulators bare their teeth
This special report focuses on the business and operational benefits that banks stand to accrue through the systematization of their cash and liquidity management functions, while also examining the technologies and best practices that firms might look to develop to make such endeavors feasible.
MiFID II - Key Impacts for Trade Surveillance & Communications Monitoring
This white paper provides a overview and checklist of the key elements of MIFID II (and its accompanying Regulation – MiFIR) which are likely to create new obligations for your trade surveillance function. It further explores the regulatory technical standards issued and their area of influence.
Brexit and Clearing - Local, the new Global
This white paper analyses the implications for 3 different Brexit scenarios for central counterparties (CCPs, or clearing houses), clearing brokers and end users. Download the paper to ensure your organisation can be fully prepared for a "hard", "medium" or "soft" Brexit.
Liquidity risk - Some practical challenges remain, but this is the time to automate & integrate
This white paper explores why banks must integrate the management of liquidity and interest rate risks under ALM, and move toward true risk-adjusted pricing by implementing the technology platforms that support such solutions.
A Legacy of Risk: Technology Transformation in Practice
This white paper examines the challenges faced by risk management executives when attempting to replace their risk technology architectures. It highlights lessons learned during this process and pitfalls to avoid, including those related to technical, operational, and cultural factors.
Leveraging technological innovation to establish a more effective regulatory ecosystem
This white paper examines the importance of establishing and implementing an effective regulatory ecosystem powered by technology. If further explores how harnessing RegTech can help significantly reduce compliance-related cost and enhance control.
Preparing for a New Era of Cash and Liquidity Management - Video Highlights
This animated video provides highlights from an exclusive survey from WatersTechnology, in association with SmartStream. It offers insights into why there should be opportunities for firms to extract more value from regulatory driven projects and realising cost efficiencies.
The Customer-Obsessed Finance Leader In The Age Of Data
This white paper explores how enterprises are leveraging data and analytics to drive decisions and strategy in pursuit of customer obsession. It further examines the role the CFO plays in achieving that goal.