Regulation
Technology risk management in fintech: underlying mechanisms and challenges
This study focuses on the foundational technology of fintech to address the challenges posed by its specific form of risk.
Duck! Buy-side plan to dodge IM rules could backfire
Three-quarters of phase six firms do not expect to exchange margin for at least six months
Turbulent markets put focus on evaluated pricing
Jayme Fagas, global head of valuations and transparency services at Refinitiv, explores why, in such an environment, firms need to have the right evaluated pricing to ensure they are pricing their portfolios at fair value levels and complying with…
Shifting cyber security from compliance to a risk focus
Cyber attacks have grown in frequency and sophistication, with 3,813 data breaches reported in the first half of 2019, which was an increase of 54% over the previous year.
Seven steps to performance-enhancing ERM
Achieving best practices in risk management takes time and involves progressing through various levels. The important thing is that the three lines of defence are aligned around the ultimate objectives and understand their individual roles.
Integrated risk management: the confidence to carpe diem
In a world that has changed almost overnight, businesses across the planet have had to adapt just as fast.
Dynamics of biofuel prices on the European market: the impact of EU environmental policy on resources markets
This paper explains the major drivers of biodiesel market prices by examining agricultural resource prices and gasoil prices for automotive fuels in the context of European Union environmental policy.
Mifid II transaction reporting and risk management: the quest for quality
This report is based on a Risk.net survey commissioned by London Stock Exchange Group, which was completed in August 2021.
The importance of enterprise resilience alongside rapid digital transformation
The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated digital and organisational transformation for many companies but, as leaders across industries note, this has also made them more vulnerable to new risks.
SEC rule could stop pension funds investing in hedge funds
Hedge funds need to hold insurance to win US pension plan money. New rules would make cover too dear
Risk control 2022: what’s now and what’s next?
Amid a complex and rapidly changing threat landscape, pressure is growing on investment banks to improve the robustness of risk controls across their organisations and take a more forward-looking view of operational risk.
Initial margin – Special report 2022
This Risk.net special report comprises a series of articles that explore the latest developments and key issues emerging in phases five and six, and charts the changing strategies for firms in meeting their initial margin (IM) responsibilities
Initial margin: the final act
Practice makes perfect, the saying goes. When it comes to the final wave of implementation for uncleared margin rules, however, this may not hold true
Lessons from UMR phase five
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Decrypting crypto: explaining the market from an institutional perspective
A white paper series taking an institutional perspective in examining the multiple dynamics of the cryptocurrency space.
The future of life insurance
As the world constantly evolves and changes, so too does the life insurance industry, which is preparing for a multitude of challenges, particularly in three areas: interest rates, regulatory mandates and technology (software, underwriting tools and…
Climate intelligence: today and the future
This IDC Market Perspective covers the dynamics of the rapidly evolving AI and machine learning climate intelligence market.
CFTC approves start-up SDR ahead of US reporting overhaul
KOR Financial expects 30–50% cost savings as participants prepare to adopt US rule rehash
Fraud and compliance 2.0: wising up to next-generation technology and boosting payment fraud detection
Fraud can take place due to checks occurring too late in the payment process, after the payer believes the payment has been confirmed. This webinar explores how simplifying the payment process by connecting compliance directly at the point of payment…
Collateral resilience is more than just understanding initial margin
New regulations and extreme global events are seeing initial margin (IM) requirements rise in prominence, with investment managers needing to focus on more than just their regulatory and operational compliance
EC looks to force market’s hand in euro clearing battle
Industry exasperated as commission proposes new mandates and capital penalties for banks clearing in London
EU trading venue definition could crush innovation, fear bank execs
Widening scope of regulated firms could undo progress in fixed income electronification and increase costs
Banks: sanctions evasion driving rise in money laundering risk
Attempts by oligarchs to siphon cash out of Russia sparks heightened scrutiny of AML alerts
HSBC’s SA market RWAs double on new structural FX rules
Move from Pillar 2 to Pillar 1 for unhedged FX risk adds $6.8bn of RWAs