Operational risk
WHAT IS THIS? Operational risks are those arising from people, processes and systems – the biggest form of exposure for many industries, but one that was neglected by financial firms until the collapse of Barings Bank in 1995. It was added to the Basel capital framework in 2004, but attempts to model operational risk were dealt a heavy blow by the huge, unforeseen losses suffered by banks in the aftermath of the financial crisis.
France and Germany seeking greater Fatca reciprocity before signing IGAs, expert says
Questions remain about why France and Germany are yet to sign their IGAs with the US
Former MOD cyber chief: management too complacent about cyber threat
MoD's former head of cybersecurity says tone needs to be set from the top
Corruption and bribery in majority of financial institutions across EMEIA, survey finds
Corruption and bribery remain a serious problem, according to EMEIA survey respondents
Standardise op risk reporting, RBS’s Spielmann says
Despite the crisis giving operational risk the recognition it deserves, its value continues to be called into question. Craig Spielmann, head of operational risk at RBS Americas, talks about learning from credit and market risk practices and the benefits…
US Orsa guidance insufficient, says expert
Compliance burden and thin guidance for US insurers a concern
Next FASB chairman to be Golden
Technical specialist will take over in July
Canellos and Ceresney named co-directors of SEC enforcement division
Pair replace previous director Robert Khuzami
Higher capital not fines, says RBS Americas head of op risk
Higher capital requirements would incentivise banks to fix their problems more than fines, says Craig Spielmann at RBS
OpRisk North America 2013: video
Highlights from this year's OpRisk North America conference
Operational risk software provider of the year: Thomson Reuters
Focus on risk culture is a priority for many institutions in 2013, and our award winner Thomson Reuters provides the tools to enable clients to achieve this
Law firm of the year: Morrison & Foerster
OR&R recognises a law firm that successfully guided clients through regulatory confusion and the interpretation of sometimes competing items of financial legislation
Op risk fears as OTC clearing gathers steam
The OTC market's complex new structure will lead to operational glitches, conference participants warn
Volcker still likely to cause damage, expert warns
US banks remain highly cautious about the impact of Volcker rule, industry expert says
Benefits and pitfalls of a risk taxonomy
Rigorous classification of operational risks can be the foundation of a good risk framework – but it's easy to get wrong, warns Marcelo Cruz
OpRisk North America: Internal controls useless against collusion, fraud expert warns
Banks must look beyond internal controls to deal with the risk of internal fraud
OpRisk North America: Disconnect between op risk and compliance functions damaging business efficiency
Business units in banks are being asked the same question too many times, op risk heads warn
OpRisk North America: Regulator warns industry to get implementation of Dodd-Frank right
Implementation of Dodd-Frank Act raises op risk concerns, conference hears
OpRisk North America: Cyber interconnectivity causing systemic risk
Banks must be aware of the risks of data transfer, conference is warned
OpRisk North America: Financial crisis has elevated status of op risk managers
Post-crisis, the value of op risk managers is clear, conference hears
OpRisk North America: Banking industry failed to tackle parallel runs, says regulator
Failure is a "black eye" for US financial sector, according to Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond unit head