Rising interest rates and an uptick in liabilities drive banking and financial institutions into liquidity risks. We have witnessed the repercussions of misaligned liquid asset portfolios and funding resources, leading banks into epic insolvencies and meltdowns. Federal agencies issued regulatory updates to tighten lending functions. They increased the asset reserves threshold to prevent another sorry… Continue reading FDIC Risk Review 2024: A Nuanced Approach to Risk for U.S. Community Banks
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Seven Valuable Lessons on Third-party Risk Management
Recently, a leading bank made headlines for suffering a massive third-party data breach that compromised tens of thousands of its customers’ personal data. Third-party associations help banking and financial institutions deliver innovative solutions and products to cater to customer demands. Often, third-party alliances are risky and, therefore, require a highly responsive and resilient third-party risk… Continue reading Seven Valuable Lessons on Third-party Risk Management
Bank Regulation and Supervision Increases in 2024: Regulators Announce New Proposals
2023 was indeed a poster year for disruptions. Evolving bank regulations and supervision will drive banking and financial services firms to tread consciously in 2024. Let’s explore the latest banking and supervisory regulations impacting banking and financial institutions’ governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) agenda this year. Basel III Endgame: Post the 2009 financial catastrophe,… Continue reading Bank Regulation and Supervision Increases in 2024: Regulators Announce New Proposals
A Guide to Model Risk Governance
The world survived turmoil from geopolitical shifts, soaring inflation, great resignation, and three years of compounding crises from the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no escape for businesses across industries from the state of ‘permacrisis’ or extended periods of instability and insecurity. Most model-reliant businesses in banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) are predisposed to intermittent… Continue reading A Guide to Model Risk Governance
How Important is an ESG Score for BFSI Firms?
The rapid globalization and technological evolution over the last decade have led to a drastic increase in trade flows and per capita income among developed and developing nations. The macro impacts of these developments are evident in our environment, with the use of natural resources and climate change ultimately driving the urgency for collective sustainability… Continue reading How Important is an ESG Score for BFSI Firms?
Recapping 2023 ESG Trends for BFSI Companies
Growing concerns about climate change and rising carbon emissions have not singled out the global banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector. Being the financial watchdog of the economy, BFSI companies have a serious ethical obligation towards sustainability. Emerging ESG trends are proof of this shift. Moreover, moving towards a sustainable economy can help banking… Continue reading Recapping 2023 ESG Trends for BFSI Companies
Top 5 Operational Risks Every Financial Institution Should Be Aware of
Operational risks account for a fairly significant portion of an average company’s risk management landscape but the equation changes rather dramatically when it comes to the financial sector. Banks, credit unions, lenders, and others in the financial space must confront a great deal of operational risk simply due to the very nature of their business… Continue reading Top 5 Operational Risks Every Financial Institution Should Be Aware of
The Benefits of Integrating Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Internal Audit Management for Credit Unions
An enterprise risk management strategy or ERM offers a host of benefits to companies in all industries and business sectors. But the advantages increase exponentially when you integrate enterprise risk management practices with internal audit management activities within your credit union or other financial institution. What is Enterprise Risk Management? And What Are the Benefits… Continue reading The Benefits of Integrating Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Internal Audit Management for Credit Unions
How Leading Financial Services Companies are Managing Model Risk in 2023
Financial services companies face a complex risk management landscape, with model risk being one key area of concern. Model risk is a bit unique because it is a risk factor that is essentially exclusive to the financial sector and companies that are applying risk management principles in a financial context. In the world of finance,… Continue reading How Leading Financial Services Companies are Managing Model Risk in 2023
The Role of Policy Management in Preventing Financial Fraud in Banking
Financial institutions such as banks and credit unions face a very high level of risk. This risk is inherent and built into the banking business model, making for a complex risk management and mitigation landscape. Fortunately, good policy management practices can position a bank to prevent financial fraud and theft. Understanding the Prevention of Financial… Continue reading The Role of Policy Management in Preventing Financial Fraud in Banking