Expected Credit Loss (ECL): Latest trends and developments reshaping Credit Risk Management

The banking industry is witnessing one of the most significant transformations in credit risk management with the transition from the traditional incurred loss model to the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework. Unlike earlier provisioning approaches, which recognised losses only after Read More …

Kenyan Banks Turn to AI to Tackle Bad Loans

Kenyan banks are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence and alternative data in credit risk management as the sector confronts elevated levels of non-performing loans and seeks more accurate ways to assess borrowers. According to the Kenya Bankers Association, lenders are integrating Read More …

Absa Bank Modernises Credit Risk Reporting with SAS

Absa Bank Modernises Credit Risk Reporting with SAS

Absa Bank has modernised its credit risk management infrastructure using SAS Viya on Amazon Web Services (AWS), significantly reducing reporting time while strengthening model governance and regulatory compliance. The initiative was announced by SAS on 5 August 2026. (PR Newswire) Read More …

Absa Bank Modernises Credit Risk Reporting with SAS

Absa Bank Modernises Credit Risk Reporting with SAS

Absa Bank has modernised its credit risk management infrastructure using SAS Viya on Amazon Web Services (AWS), significantly reducing reporting time while strengthening model governance and regulatory compliance. The initiative was announced by SAS on 5 August 2026. (PR Newswire) Read More …

AI Capability Building Programme for Financial Institutions

A Hybrid Capability-Building Programme for Banks, NBFCs & Regulated Financial Institutions Self-Paced Online Courses + Live Faculty-Led Immersion + Dual Certification under BFSI Sector Skill Council of India & RMAI Executive Summary Artificial intelligence is moving from experimentation to expectation Read More …

The 5 Skill Gaps Every BFSI L&D Head Needs to Close in 2026

Continuous Monitoring and Vendor Risk Management in Banking

The five skill gaps every BFSI L&D head needs to close in 2026 are: regulatory and compliance literacy, credit risk and NPA management, AI and digital risk readiness, ESG and climate risk awareness, and operational and fraud risk capabilities. Closing Read More …

Online Certificate Course in AI & Emerging Technologies in Banking

AI & Emerging Technologies in Banking

Confused by the buzz around AI, RegTech, and blockchain in banking? Smart Online Course, in partnership with the Risk Management Association of India (RMAI) offers Online Certificate Course in AI & Emerging Technologies in Banking. This comprehensive course breaks down complex Read More …

Ethos Secures $6M to Modernize Model Risk Management for Banks and Fintechs

Ethos, a modern model risk management platform, has raised $6 million in seed funding to help financial institutions and fintechs manage model risk with confidence. The funding round was led by Canapi Ventures, with participation from Capital One Ventures and Read More …

Navigating the Indian Banking Landscape Towards 2025: Transformations, Trends, and Challenges

Overview of the Banking Sector The Indian banking sector remains a pillar of economic growth, evolving rapidly amid technological advancements and regulatory reforms. As India moves toward its vision of becoming a $5 trillion economy, the sector is expected to Read More …