Compliance
UBS hires Finma banks chief amid risk reorg
Schoch move comes after bank carves op risk and compliance unit out of central risk function
FCA steps up anti-money laundering spot checks
UK watchdog changes fincrime head amid speculation AML spot visits increasing because of critical FATF review
Regulatory compliance – The new business enabler
Leila Szwarc, global head of compliance and strategic regulatory services at TMF Group, explains how Asia-Pacific organisations can cultivate a more robust approach to compliance amid data privacy concerns and the changing local and international…
Firms fear Mifid-style reporting crunch for Brexit day one
Operational clarity still needed to fully implement system changes in time for April 1
Responding to regulatory change in Apac – Part 3 of 3
How can firms turn compliance into a source of competitive advantage?
FRTB is here – now it’s up to local regulators
Each jurisdiction must produce its own version of FRTB; until then, banks are hanging back
Responding to regulatory change in Apac – Part 2 of 3
How can firms turn compliance into a source of competitive advantage?
Tackling local compliance in an increasingly globalised world
TMF Group’s Leon Mao, head of family business and wealth solutions in Hong Kong, explores the pressing challenges of addressing both local and global regulations to minimise regulatory and reputational risk in the Asia‑Pacific region
Responding to regulatory change in Apac – Part 1 of 3
How can firms turn compliance into a source of competitive advantage?
Blazing new analytical paths: Tackling data aggregation for new risk insights
As the risk function’s influence continues to grow within financial services firms, demand for quality integrated risk data to support a wider range of business-critical decisions is stretching the capabilities of existing technology to breaking point. A…
EU parliament OKs no-action powers but leaked doc signals delay
Council note means regulators may not get no-action powers until at least November
Facing the future – Developing a response to regulatory change
Organisations in the Asia-Pacific region face new rules and regulations on multiple fronts, but many remain unprepared for or unsure of how to address these requirements. TMF Group discusses the steps to enabling full compliance with current regulations…
Broadening horizons – Expanding global presence to explore technological opportunities
As institutions increasingly focus on streamlining their operations within markets in which they are comfortable and established, BNP Paribas Securities Services is breaking the mould, investing in innovative technologies and making itself seen and heard…
AIIB risk chief on steering China’s World Bank rival
Martin Kimmig on the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s challenge of overcoming patchy credit data
Taking the lead on financial crime regulatory compliance
Increased scrutiny of anti-money laundering and customer due-diligence procedures means banks must create more efficient and effective systems. A recent webinar conducted by Risk.net and IBM discussed how leading banks are utilising artificial…
We need a different approach to supervisory stress-testing
Confusing processes turn tests into template-filling exercise, says Garp’s Jo Paisley
Risk Markets Technology Awards 2019: Vendors enter the pick-and-mix era
Modular tech and micro-services – plus new risk and regulatory needs – are creating openings for insurgents and incumbents
Anticipating change – How GRC teams can empower the first line of defence
Financial firms are increasingly adopting the three lines of defence framework to manage risk. But how has the model evolved to date and what does the future look like for this key risk management tool?
