How Financial Stability Relates To ESG Disclosure

The impact of climate change in the long run is seen as a financial security risk globally, affecting some $100 trillion of fossil fuel assets. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is a critical enabler of effective risk management—a primary reason why Read More …

Why Financial Services Should Prioritize Risk, Not Compliance

Financial institutions are a prime target for cyberattacks due not only to the money they have but also the data their systems house. Money and data equal a goldmine for bad actors. In many cases, the data—an institution’s crown jewels that can Read More …

Bank Failures Train Spotlight on Shortcomings in Risk Management

As banks and regulators scurry to respond to the most perilous industry conditions since the 2007-08 financial crisis, experts say one persistent issue needs attention: risk oversight that’s not always up to the job. Board-level risk committees at many banks have neither Read More …

Sebi proposes rule on investor funds

The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (Sebi) proposal to direct upstream clients’ funds to clearing corporations (CCs) could make operations tougher for foreign and domestic institutions serving as clearing members for institutional clients, as it will hit their revenue Read More …

Digital lenders strengthen underwriting to counter delinquency risk

Digital lenders are strengthening their loan underwriting processes in order to manage their delinquency risk. Currently, they are working on improving their customer assessment standards and utilising more data technology to make better lending decisions, said industry players. “We are Read More …

Why Fintechs are Leading the Evolution from Risk Management to Risk Orchestration

Risk management vs. risk orchestration The analytical, data-rich world of technology and finance remains in stark contrast to less linear, creative fields like art and music. However, a musical analogy can help illustrate the fundamental difference between risk management and Read More …

Banks and financial powerhouses map out climate risks

Banks and regulators wake up to climate risks For banks, the transformation begins now. Those that fail to navigate the path to a low-carbon economy could be slapped with billions of dollars in fines and settlements, warned Stuart Lewis, group Read More …