Absa Bank Modernises Credit Risk Management with Advanced Analytics

Absa Bank has strengthened its credit risk management capabilities through the adoption of advanced analytics and technology solutions aimed at improving risk assessment, decision-making and portfolio management. The initiative reflects the broader transformation taking place in banking, where financial institutions Read More …

Artificial Intelligence and Data Will Redefine Risk Management in the Coming Years

Artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven technologies are expected to significantly reshape the future of risk management by improving risk identification, analysis and decision-making capabilities across industries. The growing availability of data and advancements in AI are enabling organisations to move Read More …

Why Risk Management Is an Essential Business Skill for Every Professional

Risk management has become an essential capability for professionals across industries as organisations face increasing uncertainty from economic changes, technology disruption, regulatory developments and operational challenges. Traditionally viewed as a specialised function handled by risk teams, risk management is now Read More …

AI Vendors and Third Party Risk: Questions Banks Should Ask Before Deployment

AI Vendors and Third Party Risk: Questions Banks Should Ask Before Deployment

Very few banks build their AI systems entirely in house. Credit scoring engines, fraud detection platforms, chatbots, document processing tools, and collections analytics increasingly arrive through a vendor relationship, whether a specialised fintech, a large technology provider, or a niche Read More …

Nigeria Insurers Association Targets Stronger Governance and Risk Management

The Nigeria Insurers Association (NIA) is focusing on strengthening governance standards and risk management practices within the insurance industry to improve resilience, transparency and confidence among stakeholders. The initiative highlights the growing importance of effective governance frameworks as insurers operate Read More …

AI Mistakes Identified as a Major New Professional Indemnity Risk for Businesses

The growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across business operations is creating a new category of professional indemnity (PI) risks, as organisations face potential liabilities arising from inaccurate AI outputs, automated decisions and failures in AI governance. Businesses are increasingly Read More …

Vietnam Central Bank Promotes AI Adoption While Strengthening Risk Management

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is encouraging banks and financial institutions to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) while emphasising the need for stronger risk management frameworks to ensure safe and responsible implementation. The approach reflects the growing Read More …

Target Services Outage Case Study

TARGET Services Outage Case Study

On 27 February 2025, TARGET Services suffered a major operational incident affecting the infrastructure through which central-bank money, securities and collateral move across Europe. TARGET Services comprise: T2, which processes high-value euro payments; TARGET2-Securities, which provides securities settlement; TARGET Instant Read More …