External loss database
Penny Cagan leaves Algo First for Citi
In a surprise move, First database founder Penny Cagan departs Algorithmics.
Spanish sensibility
BBVA's global head of operational risk, Jordi Garcia, takes a pragmatic, hands-on approach to managing the Spanish bank's op risk. Duncan Wood talks to this veteran of the industry about the unique quality of Spanish loss data, Basel II and life at the…
Strength in numbers
Data consortiums for loss information are popping up all over the globe. Why are they proving so popular? Duncan Wood reports
The data puddle challenge
The loss event taxonomies currently in use are inadequate. The worst problem is the lack of clarity with regard to the boundary conditions between risk event categories. Tara McLenaghen explores the issues
A question of discipline
Op risk is showing signs of maturing, although there is still much work to be done. So delivering value to the business continues to be a substantial challenge, according to a new survey
Time for change
Implementation of the core principles of op risk still has a long way to go in the Asia-Pacific region. Ellen Davis reports
Event horizon
Rick Cech takes a second look at what makes up operational risk event types, and asks if there is a more advanced way to define them
Operational risk spending increases
A new survey finds increased spending on op risk technology and replacement of first-generation solutions. By Protiviti's Scott Gracyalny and Scott Wisniewski
The great Basel II debate continues
Regulators have earned mixed reviews on Basel II implementation. By Protiviti's Angela Isaac and Cem Baydar
Op risk database in tug-of-war
Two operational risk management firms are claiming ownership of the same external loss database.