Operational risk
Operational risk is one of the largest and most complex exposures financial institutions face. Cyber threats, technology failures, third-party dependencies, fraud, geopolitical disruption and the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence are creating new challenges, while regulatory expectations around operational resilience continue to grow.
Risk.net showcases the latest thinking, techniques and best practices for identifying, measuring and managing op risk, spanning cyber security, financial crime, technology and AI risk, scenario analysis, business continuity, governance and operational resilience.
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Industrialising the challenge process: AI in operational risk scenario analysis
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Three key drivers of middle-office outsourcing
This white paper examines the evolving trend of middle-office outsourcing among asset and fund managers, driven by the need for operational efficiency and cost control
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Payment risk: facing the regulators with confidence
As banks continue to struggle with controlling their payments functions, Alex Knight, head of Emea at Baton Systems, explains how institutions can overcome this problem by easily activating payment rules that can be immediately applied across multiple…
Trends in regulatory enforcement in the age of compliance angst
Legal and compliance experts discuss the changing shape of regulatory enforcement and how financial institutions are adapting to a shift in approach
A renewed focus on operational risk: mitigating new risks while deriving a competitive advantage
Regulators are preparing to introduce sweeping capital rule alterations with relatively short implementation periods. Firms that address operational risks in a holistic and integrated manner will realise risk and compliance benefits, and boost strategic…
Industry insights report: Compliant communications 2023
Global Relay's first industry insights report serves as a litmus test for market responsiveness to regulatory action for record-keeping and communications compliance
Raising the bar on operational resilience
The FCA's operational resilience guidelines set clear expectations for how financial firms should strengthen their resilience against operational disruptions. But how are firms faring in meeting these goals?
Improving efficiency and your financial crime compliance programme
The financial crime landscape is constantly evolving, and organisations are facing increasing pressure to stay compliant with rapidly changing regulations and combat financial crime effectively. At the same time, organisations must balance the need for…
Digital exposure makes fraud management a vital responsibility for financial institutions
Fraud management and detection continue to be an increasing area of concern for financial institutions worldwide
Getting op resilience right: breaking down silos and developing a cohesive data strategy
As banks further define their frameworks for operational resilience, firms are now grappling with developing a cohesive data strategy, correlating regulatory expectations and defining concrete outcomes. This Risk.net webinar covers how leading banks are…
Rethinking risk and operational resilience post‑Covid‑19
In a Risk.net panel session, convened in collaboration with Fusion Risk Management, experts discussed five themes on re-evaluating existing operational resilience strategies
Investment banks: the future of risk control
This Risk.net survey report explores the current state of risk controls in investment banks, the challenges of effective engagement across the three lines of defence, and the opportunity to develop a more dynamic approach to first-line risk control
Op risk outlook 2022: the legal perspective
Christoph Kurth, partner of the global financial institutions leadership team at Baker McKenzie, discusses the key themes emerging from Risk.net’s Top 10 op risks 2022 survey and how financial firms can better manage and mitigate the impact of…
Emerging trends in op risk
Karen Man, partner and member of the global financial institutions leadership team at Baker McKenzie, discusses emerging op risks in the wake of the Covid‑19 pandemic, a rise in cyber attacks, concerns around conduct and culture, and the complexities of…
Digital transformation and the future of GRC
This Risk.net survey report explores the impact of digitalisation on financial firms, and the changing strategies, resources and technology deployed by the governance, risk and compliance function
Moving targets: the new rules of conduct risk
How are capital markets firms adapting their approaches to monitoring and managing conduct risk following the Covid‑19 pandemic? In a Risk.net webinar in association with NICE Actimize, the panel discusses changing regulatory requirements, the essentials…
Building resilience into ESG risk management
Risk and resilience continue to play an important role in the navigation of an increasingly uncertain world. Fusion Risk Management explores why it is equally crucial for technology to support organisations in addressing pertinent environmental, social…