BIS sets out 7 steps for ensuring payments security
by Bija Knowles
The Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures has set out seven elements that form part of its strategy to reduce the risk of wholesale payments fraud
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Background
Risk is the potential that a chosen action, including the choice of inaction, will lead to a loss or an undesirable outcome. Any business carries some risk, but some are much more risky than others. In any business organisation there are basically four types of risk: Business Risks include the risks… Read more about Risk Management
Wish-list for an integrated risk ecosystem
by Bija Knowles
Risk and compliance executives expect real benefits from digital technology but many firms face challenges in moving towards the future, according to a report by Celent and Thomson Reuters
UK business confidence since Brexit vote is mixed picture
by Bija Knowles
Recent reports give a mixed picture of economic and business sentiment in Britain
Citi, JPMorgan top global FX dealer tables – Greenwich Associates
by Bija Knowles
Investment in people and platforms is what differentiates the leading FX banks from their competitors, according to global analysis and rankings from Greenwich Associates
Top 10 cybersecurity vulnerabilities and exploits threatening corporate systems
by Bija Knowles
What digital threats do companies face today? Ignoring new software security patches, unsupported systems and a lack of strong permission and user access controls are all part of the problem
The 4 risks facing EU financial markets
by Bija Knowles
The latest report on risks and vulnerabilities facing EU financial markets shows there are multiple risks, including cyberattacks, uncertainties around Brexit and financial market systemic risk
CFOs take lead in implementing blockchain fintech
by Bija Knowles
Most financial organisations are already adopting blockchain technology or are considering how to do so. And the CFO is often the primary decision-maker for new blockchain-based fintech
5 ways to adapt your risk management strategy to innovation
by Bija Knowles
A study of risk executives found that those who successfully adapt to innovative technologies do five things differently to the 'non adapters', including early adoption and harnessing new skills
Payments fraud at record high, treasurers on alert – AFP survey
by Bija Knowles
Payments fraud touched a new high last year, with almost 80 per cent of all companies reporting at least one case of payments fraud in 2017, according to the 2018 AFP Payments Fraud Survey
How will US-China trade wars affect RMB?
by Bija Knowles
The renminbi has dropped to #7 in the ranking of international payment currencies, according to a measure of the currency's use on the SWIFT network
EIB must take these 10 actions towards fair taxation
by Bija Knowles
The European Investment Bank must clean up its act on fiscal matters and develop a more responsible taxation policy, says a report released today by Counter Balance
80% of FTSE 100 companies don’t disclose cyber risk testing
by Bija Knowles
FTSE 100 firms are upgrading their approach to cyber risks by appointing IT security experts to executive boards but only a fifth are reporting on how they test for cyber risks internally
Complacency and competitors: what’s behind DDoS attacks
by Bija Knowles
The 'It won't happen to me' mentality is misplaced and complacent when it comes to cyberattacks that disrupt business operations – and many firms believe competitors are behind DDoS attacks
Effective and efficient vendor risk management is crucial
by Jack Large
Many solutions available which do you choose? Dedicated service or BELLIN’s new Verify-Your-Supplier feature?
No new regulation of cryptocurrencies, for now – is regtech the answer?
by Bija Knowles
The Chairman of the G20's Financial Stability Board has ruled out introducing new regulations for cryptocurrencies – at least for now. Is regtech the answer to reducing risks as crypto-assets evolve?
Beware potential risks in big data
by Bija Knowles
Big data enables far more detailed, tailored analysis of performance, behaviour and markets – but what are the potential risks? A report highlights some of the dangers – as well as the benefits
EC’s four steps to tackle NPLs
by Bija Knowles
The European Commission has proposed a package of measures to tackle non-performing loans in the European banking sector and prevent possible build-up in future
Volatility is back and is healthy – BIS
by Bija Knowles
Stock market volatility has increased since February, ending a long period of unusual calm and highlighting how central banks face a difficult task in normalising policies, says the BIS
Should you rethink your risk management strategy?
by Bija Knowles
Compliance costs have soared in the past decade but this case study from IBM suggests there are huge benefits for corporates who rethink their global risk management strategy
Data can help CFOs overcome their own biases – Deloitte
by Bija Knowles
You would expect a close correlation between capital expenditure and return on investment – but studies show this isn't the case, as human bias often gets in the way of rational decision-making
Don’t trust anyone - check them out, particularly your vendors
by Jack Large
7 questions from ProcessUnity you need to ask whether your Vendor Risk Management systems and processess are good enough
What’s the future of e-trading?
by Bija Knowles
JP Morgan asked more than 400 institutional traders (mainly FX, rates and commodities) about the biggest e-trading trends for 2018, from mobile trading and MiFID II to precision execution
CFO survival tricks in consolidation, close and reporting
by Jack Large
What to demand of your Enterprise Performance Management solution
Managing risk is more important than it’s ever been, and it is getting more difficult
by Jack Large
Forrester: Governance, Risk, And Compliance Platforms, Q1 2018 Report, The 14 providers that matter most and how they stack up