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.
Dynamics of disruption: An ‘Uber’ approach to compliance reporting
This white paper explores why it is no longer a matter of if—but rather when and how—firms will exit the “business” of trade and transaction reporting.
Pursuing the ideal reference data utility: Best responses to business drivers and management complexities
This special report includes a virtual roundtable by thought leading professionals, drawing on the latest and most relevant news. The report also gives an in-depth insight into a new approach to reference data management.
AML in Asia: Future-proof strategies for a time of flux
This white paper discusses how compliance to AML regulation is becoming an increasing force in Asia-Pacific countries and the possible challenges that financial institutions may endure.
Credit risk management: Collateral, covenants and risk review
Credit risk management only begins with the approval of a loan. The ongoing processes of managing collateral, loan covenants, and monitoring the borrower’s financial condition are key to ensuring that the bank is in the best position to minimize its loss, should the borrower encounter issues.
Partially cloudy: the benefits of hybrid deployment models
Financial institutions today are finding their businesses becoming increasingly heterogeneous and, in response, are seeking greater flexibility in their risk management systems and practices.
What do rising trade reporting costs mean for your firm
This white paper will look at the factors affecting the rise in trade reporting costs, the biggest trade reporting challenges, impending rules and the future of trade reporting.
Free webinar: Fundamentally challenging – how banks are getting to grips with the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book.
With regulators rushing to complete their overhaul of trading book rules by year-end – and a recently launched impact study the last chance to assess and amend the framework – the industry is taking a closer look at the current proposals. Many banks are worried by what they see.
An Enterprise-Wide, Multi-Asset Class Risk-Management Solution
This white paper explores the challenges that Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB encountered with risk management, and how Axioma’s Risk System helped in solving these issues.
A New Approach: Assessing Data Management Practices and Current Demand for a Reference Data Utility
Solving issues relating to data quality and timeliness should be the top priority for an industry-led reference data utility, according to nearly half of the respondents to a recent WatersTechnology survey sponsored by SmartStream Technologies.
Big data to disrupt current operating models within the financial industry
The recent global financial crisis has effectively forced firms to assess internal governance procedures and adopt a wider approach to risk management. However, the backward looking nature of traditional GRC means that it is solely concerned with preventing repetition of previous failings.