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.
Agriculture: An industry ripe for disruption
This white paper discusses the three major challenges naturally materializing for companies in the agricultural industry; asset optimization, price volatility and risk management. The paper further explains how firms are taking advantage of technology to leverage the disruption in agriculture.
How dirty money moves: What you can do to fight the latest evolution of money laundering
This 2 part report lays out the current situation ‘how dirty money moves’ and ‘the fight against money laundering’. Find out how to fight this evolving threat and how we can work together towards a mutual objective: making it as difficult as possible for criminals to profit from their crimes.
Basel III Standardized Approach to Counterparty Credit Risk (SA-CCR): Adoption and Implementation Status
This white paper provides a brief introduction to the new standardized approach for measuring counterparty credit risk, its expected benefits, and its actual impacts. The paper further details the potential difficulties associated with its implementation and the current status of its adoption in…
Third Party Risk Management: Put data & insights into your work today
This report analyses various organisational approaches to third party risk management and due diligence. The report further discusses the top challenges to third party risk management programs.
IBM Counter Financial Crimes Management: Gain superior clarity on identities and relationships linked to financial crime activities with entity analytics
This white paper explores financial crime, including anti-money laundering (AML), anti-terrorist financing and various types of fraud. The paper further discusses how organisations can become better equipped to meet regulatory requirements and prevent financial crimes before they occur.
Data Privacy Laws: Cutting the Red Tape
This white paper explores the impact of evolving data privacy regulations and data sovereignty. It aims to understand the implications of data privacy regulations on global businesses.
New Impairment Model: Governance Considerations
This white paper will review some of the most important model governance considerations, including how to approach new modeling needs, key differences between models for CECL and models for AIRB and DFAST, and the differing expectations for less complex banks.
The Efficiency of Counterparty Netting in OTC Derivatives: How Clearing Solves the Uncleared Margin Puzzle
This white paper considers the margin efficiencies generated by counterparty netting within clearing and by using interest rate swaptions as a worked example, quantifies those margin efficiencies.
CECL’s Implications for Bank Profi tability, System Stability, and Economic Growth
This white paper considers the adoption of CECL with an eye toward assessing its potential benefits – and risks – to the financial system and the broader economy. The paper will further provide suggestions on how the transition to CECL can be managed smoothly for minimal economic impact.
Introducing the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book
This white paper will break down all aspects concerning FRTB, and will provide a detailed overview of the new standard. The paper further looks at the key FRTB proposals.