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 can Sharepoint be used to enhance performance and reduce risk?
This white paper examines five common and important business use cases that require collaborative functionality that is not available or impractical to execute in SharePoint or Office 365 alone, but is easily supported with the addition of Workshare tools.
FRCP and metadata: avoiding the lurking e-discovery disaster
You will learn practical ways to deal with the issues raised by metadata under the new FRCP amendments, to prepare your organisation and your legal team to understand these issues, and to take appropriate practical steps to deal with your metadata in the new FRCP-driven legal environment.
Managing risk through a collaborative ecosystem
The collaboration evolution has changed the workplace. Collaborative ecosystems that were well suited for yesterday’s workplace have become outdated and unable to meet the changing demands of an increasingly mobile and geographically dispersed workforce.
Workforce mobilisation and IT - the positives for businesses
This white paper summarises an online survey on mobile working, Bring Your Own Device and the use of consumer-based file sharing applications. It looks at how employees are working with mobile devices, consumer-based applications, and engagement with IT departments to accommodate its requirements.
Fraud Intelligence Analysis: Identifying, investigating and disrupting financial crimes
Fraud is a significant and evolving challenge for the financial industry, costing an estimated five to eight percent of revenue per annum. This white paper analyses the challenges that the financial industry faces when combating fraud.
KYC, AML, FATCA and client on-boarding - A glossary
This glossary is designed to support back and middle office resources in dealing with know your client (KYC), anti-money laundering (AML), Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act(FATCA) and client on-boarding.
Mis-selling: a global perspective
This white paper sets out developments in key jurisdictions, and explores the common themes which are emerging from increasing levels of mis-selling litigation worldwide. It looks at emerging trends and strategic considerations.
Recent and potential changes to the Japanese Insider Trading Regulations
This white paper provides an outline of changes to Japan’s insider trading and the related monetary penalty system in late 2012. Also in the spotlight are further potential changes to their Insider Trading Regulations expected to come about in 2013.
How can investment banks use grid technology?
This white paper looks at how grid technology in banking has moved from a specialist tool to an invaluable resource implemented by most investment banks. It analyses how grid technology is being used and the new developments that will help you plan and define your grid strategy for the next decade.
FATCA: better news for lenders
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) was introduced by US legislators to prevent tax evasion by US tax payers holding assets outside the country. This white paper outlines some of the issues that lenders in the UK primary market need to consider in relation to FATCA.