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Four Lessons on Avoiding a GRC Failure

Large corporations, brands, and enterprises have a fair share of reasons to fall behind their governance, risk, and compliance management objectives, resulting in a massive GRC failure. It is common knowledge that getting a hold of GRC needs is complicated, but regulatory bodies and governments quickly slap hefty penalties that can run into billions of… Continue reading Four Lessons on Avoiding a GRC Failure

2024’s Top Risks in Consumer Products Industry: Uncovering Legal Risks (Part 2)

Previously, we discovered a tapestry of trends impacting the U.S. consumer products industry in 2024. The year will be known for growing consumer awareness and resistance to rising prices. However, priorities don’t just end with matching customers’ product value, innovation, and sustainability expectations! Companies in the consumer products industry have regulatory and legal obligations to… Continue reading 2024’s Top Risks in Consumer Products Industry: Uncovering Legal Risks (Part 2)

2024’s Top Risks in the Consumer Products Industry (Part1)

  Tumultuous global and economic events from previous years will likely persist in 2024. Therefore, the severity of the risk in the consumer products industry will be amplified. As this landscape evolves with pressing prioritizing for product innovation and customer-centricity, profitability may not be the silver lining that consumer products companies hope for.    Why? The… Continue reading 2024’s Top Risks in the Consumer Products Industry (Part1)

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

IBM OpenPages Risk Management for ESG Helps Corporate Leaders Understand their Firm’s ESG Risks

IBM OpenPages with Watson is an integrated risk management platform built to help organizations stay on top of their ESG goals. Organizations whose board members and executive leadership are far behind in their grasp of ESG risks can leverage the tool to quickly adapt to the latest ESG reporting framework! The term environmental, social, and… Continue reading IBM OpenPages Risk Management for ESG Helps Corporate Leaders Understand their Firm’s ESG Risks

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

Internal Audit and its Growing Role in Emerging Technologies

The internal audit business function has steadily seen its role in Emerging Technologies grow exponentially. With data breaches frequently appearing in the news, executives are becoming increasingly anxious about data privacy and security matters. There has been an increase in the risk of IT security breaches, customer data misuse, and reputational harm. The increase can… Continue reading Internal Audit and its Growing Role in Emerging Technologies

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

Key Highlights of IBM OpenPages with Watson v9.0.0 Release

IBM’s OpenPages with Watson stands out as a highly integrated governance, risk, and compliance platform, empowering businesses to address their risk and compliance challenges effectively. IBM OpenPages with Watson v9.0.0 comes with exciting new capabilities and enhancements. Such as the integration of custom machine learning models and notable updates in workflows and dashboards of individual… Continue reading Key Highlights of IBM OpenPages with Watson v9.0.0 Release