Articles by Mark Sands
Op risk managers need to turn on the charm
Op risk practitioners are being asked to display more people skills, which will help them to embed an operational risk culture across their firms. But even the most charismatic of managers stand little chance of being promoted above their credit and…
IOR opens Asian chapter
The Institute of Operational Risk hopes its new Hong Kong chapter will enhance the profile of operational risk management in Asia
Social networking asks new questions of compliance
Companies must follow the varying demands of regulators in social networks, as markets have different obligations.
Staff retention poses problems in operations depts, says Marex head
Internal departures can create a 'revolving door'
Changing Hats, June 2010
Tracking the latest people moves in the op risk industry
ABN Amro settles $500 million for violations
Bank violated sanctions and failed to set up adequate AML programme
Ex-Kaupthing chief executive arrested
Sigurdsson faces embezzlement charges
Goldman Sachs to pay $450,000 fine for illegal short-selling
Bank's systems fail to comply with US regulations to control naked shorting
Shinsei announces ¥140 billion losses
Unexpected losses blamed on bigger provisions against property loans
Countrywide to pay $600 million to New York pension funds
Mortgage bank alleged to have exposed investors to excessive risk
Ex-RBS banker faces industry ban
UK FSA considers lifetime ban for Johnny Cameron
FSA Hyman ban reflects strategy change
Regulator more focused on “experience and qualifications”
Six Swiss Exchange CEO: Markets need 'single set of eyes'
More data sharing needed to empower local regulators, says Six’s Katz
Risk management will face more challenges as crisis eases
New report suggests recovery might lead to difficult times for risk managers
Report: Fraud rising as compliance struggles for recognition
Ernst & Young Fraud Survey indicates continued need for anti-fraud measures, even against a tough financial background
New JMLSG guidance faces criticism
Steering group releases consultation paper, software head responds with calls for “more substantial change”
Cesr to step up securities and derivatives scrutiny
European regulators act as markets show “exceptional volatility”
IOR continues industry guidance programme
Industry body holds risk management seminars