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Banks call for direct oversight of cloud providers by US regulators
Tri-opoly of cloud vendors “poses systemic risk” to financial sector, say risk managers

Optical computer beats quantum tech in tricky settlement task
Microsoft’s analog technology twice as accurate compared to IBM’s quantum kit in Barclays experiment

UBS found no advantage in quantum computing – ex data chief
Swiss bank tested various use cases in the trading business before giving up on the technology

Bot’s job? Quants question AI’s model validation powers
But supervisors cautiously welcome next-gen model risk management
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
Model risk management: building trust and governance
As organisations increasingly rely on models that cover a wide range of business functions, there is an increasing need to create and maintain a comprehensive model inventory for enhanced collaboration and regulatory compliance across multiple regions…
The race to digital resiliency – Building a robust data management framework
Addressing privacy concerns is not a new topic for data and analytics, but with the explosion of regulations and growing consumer concern around how data can and cannot be used, addressing compliance requirements is more important than ever
Quantum computing experts voice explainability fears
Risk Live: big speed-ups for quantum-powered models could prompt bigger questions from regulators
Goldman, IBM lay out quantum road map for derivatives pricing
Researchers estimate 7,500 logical qubits and 46 million T-gates would be needed to price options
Science friction: some tire of waiting for quantum’s leap
Use cases for new tech are piling up – from CVA to VAR. But so are the obstacles
Dutch banks seek quantum edge for stress tests
ABN, ING and Rabobank working together; US quantum developer seeks patent for CCAR
Fraud detection and prevention product of the year: IBM
Asia Risk Technology Awards 2020
Asia Risk Awards 2020: The winners
Winners of the Asia Risk Awards and Technology Awards
Operational risk – Unleashing the power of AI to mitigate financial crime and manage conduct risk
Big data, data mining, machine learning and artificial intelligence have revolutionised how industry manages and mitigates risk. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, what impact has this had on financial crime, what risks does remote working pose and how…
Bank disruptors: Barclays finds blockchain nirvana
USC could transform financial markets. But first, backers must prove it is secure
How AI can automate model validation testing and continuous monitoring
As the business environment becomes more complex – and as regulatory scrutiny increases – it has never been more crucial for financial institutions to ensure their models are robust and fit for purpose.
Barclays, IBM test quantum computing for settlement
New research suggests quantum machines will dramatically improve settlement efficiency
Analytics become top priority at energy firms, poll finds
Middle office still grappling with use of blockchain and artificial intelligence
The evolution of GRC – New tools for the first line of defence
IBM explores how, in the rapidly changing global financial markets, next-generation governance, risk and compliance solutions are empowering growing numbers of organisations and business users to make risk-aware decisions and increase process efficiency…