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Driving a modern operational resilience program
Strengthen your operational resilience processes, meet pertinent regulatory requirements in this space, and enhance business continuity practices with the help of high-performance GRC technology.
The importance of data-driven decision-making in Asia-Pacific
Embracing data-driven decision-making enabled by digital technologies is crucial for the success of lending institutions in the Asia-Pacific (Apac) region. Factors such as evolving regulations, technological advancements and changing consumer behaviours are driving continuous transformation in the…
Apac banks put trust in pre‑trade
Amid tougher trading conditions, Apac banks are making greater use of pre‑trade analytics to inform their strategies and reduce risk. But how successful are these tools?
Navigating IFRS 9: Strategies for effective implementation and moving beyond
There has been a constant change within the landscape of financial reporting, and IFRS 9 has been proven to be a critical component. Watch this webinar on-demand to find out how financial institutions can effectively implement IFRS 9, whilst staying forward-looking and flexible.
Adapting to economic uncertainty: Internal audit's journey
In this report, internal auditors in different sectors have shared their experiences and strategies, providing valuable insights for others facing similar challenges. I extend my appreciation to the internal audit professionals who contributed their expertise and insights to this report. I also…
Banks unravel data conundrum as FRTB implementations stall
This Risk.net rapid read survey report details how much progress banks have made in implementing FRTB and highlights the major challenges they face in gaining data insight, both for the SA and the IMA. The question of whether the capital savings from the IMA justify the significant investment in…
The case for modularity and interoperability
This report, produced by WatersTechnology and Broadridge, investigates the extent to which firms have optimized their entire trade lifecycles, the structure, challenges and interoperability of their front-office systems, and what they most value when looking to partner with a third-party trading…
Integrating ECL onto a stress testing platform: portfolio composition
This white paper produced by FRG addresses how to grow a portfolio that is internally consistent with a stress scenario. Download this white paper to learn more about several factors financial institutions must consider when integrating the expected credit loss (ECL) process onto a stress test…
ESG strategies special report
This Risk.net special report sponsored by SAS features a series of articles that reflect on the latest initiatives for consistent standardised global frameworks for measuring ESG, consider the methodologies investors are using to make measurable progress for people and the planet, and discuss some…
Integrating ECL into stress testing platform: credit risk characteristics
This Financial Risk Group white paper, authored by Jonathan Leonardelli, director of business analytics, examines how credit loss in the expected credit loss process can leverage changes in the credit risk profile of a portfolio during a stress scenario.
Integrating ECL Onto A Stress Testing Platform: Scenarios
This white paper examines technological and methodological strategies to help to produce stress testing expected credit loss values that comply with IFRS 9 as well as CECL Standards for your financial institution.
Reading Between the Fines: A Deep Dive into Financial Institution Penalties in 2022
Fenergo’s latest research report on financial institution penalties in 2022 is available now. Key analysis shows that fine values in the Asia-Pacific region were just 0.77% of what they were in 2021. Read the report to find out about the biggest actions from the past year, key trends driving…
Complying with climate risk framework standards for streamlined processes
Conscious that climate change affects all sectors of the economy, financial institutions are realising the significant impact this will have on their customers and, ultimately, their own profit margins. In addition, there is a greater appreciation of how their own activities can influence the…
Podcast: Leveraging Real-time Data Feeds For Faster Business Decisions
The markets have been on a very volatile ride in 2022, which makes low-latency data more crucial to the business. This broadcast brought on a veteran data leader from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), who shared what the key markets challenges are, and how firms can leverage LSEG’s vast…
ESG: the compelling & the compliant
A wealth manager's guide to meeting MiFID regulation and optimising client demand for ESG and sustainable investing. As client demand increases for sustainable investing solutions, global regulators are starting to sit up and take notice. The behavioural finance team at Oxford Risk have created a…
Hyperautomation in Anti-Financial Crime: Powering Transformation
This report explores the need for banks to invest in anti-financial crime (AFC) operations that are more effective and efficient. The industry is progressing toward 'hyperautomation', with systems attempting to replicate human decision making at scale - but must work harder to fight the financial…
Leveraging data in e-FX trading
In a world where electronic trading has infiltrated virtually every aspect of today’s FX market, having access to data and the means to interpret it are fundamental components of a successful e-FX strategy, writes Daniel Chambers, head of Data & Analytics at BidFX.
OUTSOURCED TRADING: Competitive Advantage for Growth
Here are the experiences of three fund managers who chose to outsource execution, how they perceive the service, and why they did it.
Chartis RiskTech Quadrant Outsourced Trading Solutions, 2021: CF Global Trading
As the buy-side increasingly views the sell-side as ‘algo delivery systems,’ asset managers are increasingly demanding ‘higher-touch’ solutions that address their trading pain points head-on. The coronavirus pandemic and the expanding working from home (WFH) environment have led to growing demand…
The role of markets in the Energy Transition
Harnessing the “power of markets” is critical to meeting growing energy demand, while reducing pollution in the most efficient manner possible. Gordon Bennett, Managing Director of Utility Markets at ICE examines the impact of the energy transition on various energy uses, and the role of markets to…
Global Crude Benchmarks: Brent Sets the Standard - Part 3
The purpose of this report from ICE and Energy Intelligence is to provide a deep dive into the role of the Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil benchmarks, their mutual relationship, and their interaction with the global oil market.
Global Crude Benchmarks: Brent Sets the Standard - Part 2
The purpose of this report from ICE and Energy Intelligence is to provide a deep dive into the role of the Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil benchmarks, their mutual relationship, and their interaction with the global oil market.
Global Crude Benchmarks: Brent Sets the Standard - Part 1
The purpose of this report from ICE and Energy Intelligence is to provide a deep dive into the role of the Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil benchmarks, their mutual relationship, and their interaction with the global oil market.
Identifying and Managing Climate Risk in Loan Portfolios
This whitepaper shows, through a concrete credit risk example, how to incorporate the effect of climate change into risk models - something that regulators around the world are increasingly making mandatory.
Atoti+: Build and deploy the best enterprise analytics applications 50 times faster
This white paper introduces Atoti+, an all-in-one data analytics platform that combines the flexibility of a Python API and the performance of a Java API. Atoti+ helps banks eliminate "Shadow IT" and everyone else manage and make sense of their massive data volumes.
The Pulse of the Industry
This research report is based on the results of a survey on the future of data and technology across capital markets.
Investment Firms Regulation: Why K-factor complexity demands super-powered solutions
This paper discusses the complexities facing investments management firms as they tackle the new requirements of the Investment Firms Regulation (IFR) according to the Investment Firms Directive (IFD).
LDTI VS IFRS 17 - Simpler, But Not Simple
An outline of the critical areas to consider when assessing your plan for IFRS 17 and LDTI.
Counting and Cutting the Cost of Compliance - A new tool to pinpoint and reduce compliance costs
This report outlines the key issues facing the industry in Risk Data, Aggregation and Regulatory Reporting (RDAR) cost compliance, details a robust methodology designed to highlight the core trends and ‘levers’ governing RDAR compliance costs, and offers clear, actionable insight to readers…
MiFID II - Key Impacts for Trade Surveillance & Communications Monitoring
This white paper provides a overview and checklist of the key elements of MIFID II (and its accompanying Regulation – MiFIR) which are likely to create new obligations for your trade surveillance function. It further explores the regulatory technical standards issued and their area of influence.
MiFID II - Quick Start Guide
This white paper is designed to help organisations get up and running with the major components and related processes for MiFID II. It further explores how your organisation can quickly build a fully integrated regulatory reporting solution to aid compliance.
MiFID II - Solving the Data Challenge
This white paper addresses one of the key regulations the top executives at financial institutions have on their agenda: MiFID II. What are the key data challenges and what technology is needed to solve them? These and many other questions are answered in this paper.
Solving the MiFID II challenge
This white paper aims to help organization solve the MiFID II challenge. It further explains how there is still time for organisations to take on a MiFID II technology solution ready for the 2018 deadline.
Benchmarks Regulation – The Game is On
This white paper addresses the fast approaching deadline for Europe’s Benchmarks Regulation. It further provides guidance and information from the regulator to help organisations ensure compliance from January 2018.
Finding Flow: The Case for Electronification in OTC Markets, Its Evolution and Its Future in Illiquid Markets
This white paper explores the evolution of electronic OTC derivatives trading platforms. It further examines the benefits of growing adoption of electronic RFQ platforms, for structured and exotic products.
Data integrity for MiFID II
This white paper explores the differences between the orignal MiFID I and the new MiFID II; the challenges financial institutions will face; and who is responsible for trade reporting under the new regulation
Regulatory Information Brief: MiFID II - Trade Supervision: First Defence
This white paper explores what is involved in implementing new regulations and how the front office will need to adapt in response to the changes.
MiFIR Special Report
This white paper discusses the issues raised by MiFIR reporting and explores various challenges that financial institutions face when implementing this new regulation. The paper further provides in-depth analysis from industry experts in the form of a virtual roundtable and Q&A.
Regulatory Information Brief: MiFID II – Risk Requirements: Re-examining Risk
This white paper outlines several key articles from MiFID II, which financial institutions should examine in order to make sure they comply with the new risk requirements.
A Fresh Perspective: Enhancing Transaction Cost Analysis Effectiveness
Having examined existing trends and attitudes to transaction cost analysis, this white paper describes how organisations can build upon current their use of this analytical tool in order to improve the investment process.
Regulatory Information Brief: MiFID II - Trade Surveillance: Raising the bar
This white paper discusses the main catalysts for change in recent regulation and the implications this will have for businesses.
Financial Regulation: Emerging Themes in 2016 The Age of Accountability?
We understand that keeping abreast of the latest regulatory developments can be burdensome. To help, our team of financial regulation experts have produced a publication including over 30 practical articles, to help you understand the most important regulatory developments for 2016 and how the…
Dynamics of disruption: An ‘Uber’ approach to compliance reporting
This white paper explores why it is no longer a matter of if—but rather when and how—firms will exit the “business” of trade and transaction reporting.
What do rising trade reporting costs mean for your firm
This white paper will look at the factors affecting the rise in trade reporting costs, the biggest trade reporting challenges, impending rules and the future of trade reporting.
The Rising Cost of Trade Reporting: Can firms afford to stay compliant?
This white paper explores the current state of trade reporting and shows how growing costs, complexity and regulatory scrutiny are fueling a compelling business case for third-party managed solutions.
Lead into Gold: How Smart Cubes Are Poised to Deliver The Fast Track to Enhanced Risk Management and Compliance
Financial institutions everywhere are facing major data management challenges as they strive to meet emerging regulatory requirements. Broad regulations like FINREP, COREP and MiFID II are all placing new reporting demands on banks and other financial firms. At the same time, individual…
T+2: The Catalyst for Change
With the 6 October 2014 deadline for T+2 fast approaching, the industry needs to prepare. It is more than 20 years since the Industry User Group (IUG) oversaw the birth of the first vendor electronic trade confirmation (ETC) platforms. Those platforms (Thomson - OASYS Global, London Stock Exchange …
2007 - The Impact of MIFID
MiFID has been hailed by some analysts as the most fundamental shake up of the European banking sector in a generation. This White Paper provides a key overview of the implications of MIFID.