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Will the sovereign debt crisis increase concentration and M&A in global financial services?

Increasing regulatory pressure (Basel 3 and Solvency 2) coming along with the debt crisis might push smaller and medium sized companies to look for stronger shareholders and partners.

What do you think about the future trends in the M&A field in glob

Started by Boris Agranovich in Questions

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ICT Risk management, SDLC and Enterprise Architecture

Are you interested in discussing relationships among ICT Risk Management, Systems Development Life Cycle and Enterprise Architecture? What are the dependencies?

Here are several thoughts to start this discussion:

http://sysaffairs.org/channels/system-d

Started by Rubina in Opinions

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Ascending the maturity curve. Effective management of enterprise risk and compliance

As you probably know, our community participates in the SAP CFO Intellectual Exchange Network (IXN) which allows us to get some fresh research from the top companies prior to it being publicly released. In addition, from time to time, we share resear

Started by Boris Agranovich in Opinions

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Difference between principles-based and rules-based risk management?

What are the main differences and contradictions between principles-based and rules-based risk management?

Started by Boris Agranovich in Questions

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Risk Management for busy people...

No time for risk management? See the risk management approach designed specifically for busy people with other things to do. The URL for the on-line wizard is www.protect-biz.com.http://www.slideshare.net/tomofssi/risk-management-16292463

Started by Tom in Products

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Hedging inflation

Other than TIPS or I-bonds, are there derivatives or other financial instruments available for hedging an inflation guarantee in a long term bond?

Steve

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Started by Steve Cooperstein in Questions

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Many bankers today appear to be cautious, afraid and hunkered down as they seek to withdraw from risk and save their way back to prosperity....

Neil Stanley from Bank Performance Strategies, in Omaha, Nebraska sent me a link to an interesting article he posted late last week on the BAI website in the US.

His article touches on, inter alia, the need to have more confidence, take some risks and

Started by Peter Deans in Opinions

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Looking for materials on IT Project Risk Management (with focus on electronic banking, ATM, EFT, etc)

Dear Risk Professionals,

Am looking for materials of IT project Risk Management (Focus on electronic banking like ATMs, EFT, etc..). What are some of the key risks worthy taking note of..Kindly help..

Thnks

Started by Sylver Kyeyune in Opinions

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Data Governance Unified Process eBook - IBM best practices: http://bit.ly/DataGovernance

This book provides a practical set of detailed steps to implement an Information Governance program, as well as the associated automation.

IBM has assembled a comprehensive approach to Information Governance that delivers the industry's strongest port

Started by Boris Agranovich in Opinions

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Blog post and invite re: archiving websites and social media

Hello fellow GRC-ers,

I wanted to reach out and invite you all to read our latest blog post on why archiving your web presence is essential to compliance and corporate brand preservation.

There is an interesting case discussed, which I know you'll find

Started by Christienne Miller in Opinions

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Are Current Security Technologies Sufficient for Mobility and BYOD at Financial Companies?

Current security technologies such as SecurID, soft tokens, smart cards... seem to be unfit for mobility.

We have created a solution for mobility the provides device security as well as data security, voice security and document security: www.SecureAc

Started by Ben Ayed in Questions

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Financial Derivatives Calculator with 120 Models V1.2B

This is a real-time generalized financial derivatives calculator supporting
over 120 models from open source libraries. I'm using metaoptions
and Financial Recipes in C++.

I have just updated the program to support Spreads with Leg controls,

Text Export

Started by A Bradford in Opinions

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Controlling Access Risk: Increase Visibility, Reduce the Time and Cost of Compliance

Our community participates in the SAP CFO Intellectual Exchange Network (IXN) which allows us to get some new interesting research from the top companies prior to it being publicly released.

This is the second report from Aberdeen which we receive pr

Started by Boris Agranovich in Opinions

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On the situation in Egypt

The euphoria from the spontaneously organized through Face book in Egypt so called revolution is slowly passing away. The necessity of solving the problems aggravated during the years and impossible to further postpone is setting in. The analysis of

Started by Dimitar Zayakov in Opinions

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IT Operational Risk

Anyone interested in IT Operational Risk? I would love to hear your opinions on the process described in this short article

http://sysaffairs.org/channels/risk-management/14-an-introduction-to-the-identification-and-evaluation-of-it-operational-risk.h

Started by Rubina in Opinions

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What do you think about the U.S. government’s disclosure of the Flame virus against Iran?

Should the US government disclose Stuxnet, Flame activities to the world?

Started by Boris Agranovich in Questions

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GR Secure Meeting sites

Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, UK Scotland.

Heavy tourist traffic, strong walls, modern yet medevil

Clean & Hi Tech.

Scloss Alder: castle from 1968 movie Where Eagles Dare.

Ideal venue for GR meetings on any issue.

Ex SAC Command post, Offutt AFB, CO USA?

Started by Stephen Russell in Questions

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CounterParty Valuation Adjustments

Hello All,

Iam working for a Project on CVA. I would like to know about its implementation Using Different Models.

Kind help would be deeply appreciated.

Thanks

Bala

Started by Balakumar Ramanathan in Questions

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Satellite Defense

We need Satellite Defense for these areas:

1. EMP

2. Hacking

3. Thrusters for mobility IE clear space debris or moving target to deter missiles.

All Comm & Nav sats alone aside GPS.

Need Perm Orbital Satellite Servicing Hubs & worldwide Spaceports f

Started by Stephen Russell in Opinions

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Information on the subject of evaluation of commodity portfolios wanted

Hello all,

I am looking for informative books or articles on the subject of evaluation (mark to market) of commodity portfolios. About the different models that can be used and how these work with different types of contract evaluations.

Does anyone kn

Started by Elles Prins in Questions

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If risk management is about decision making, are current risk management solutions irrelevant?

Now that the updated COSO and ISO risk management standards emphasize a connection to enterprise objectives and decision making, does this mean ERM and GRC solutions focused on risk registers and regulatory compliance are missing the true value of risk management?Will current risk management solutions evolve to integrate more decision support functionality or will standalone prescriptive analytics and other technology solutions take a more prominent role in enabling risk-informed…

Started by John Farrell in Questions

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A question related to classification of instruments between trading and banking book.

We have an interesting question from one of our members. "We usually perform OTC FX transactions with clients backed-to-back on the market (with Banks). Now we are going to perform a FX swap (i.e. Spot + forward) JPY/EUR for the Bank account for 1 week at the longest. The purpose is to get EUR place @ CB for LCR compliance purpose (no trading purposes). Bank's Management think that this should be considered as a trading position and therefore be classified within the Bank's trading book.…

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Plunging oil prices: curse or blessing in disguise?

The recent sudden crash of oil prices has had a major impact on the world economy, leading to many troubled faces in the international arena. The Russians fear the effects of yet another powerful hit on their economy, Venezuela seems to be considering default and the Americans are weary of the consequences for its young and emerging shale oil industry. And then you have the Middle East, where the smallest match is enough to ignite the largest fire. But are these worries really justified or…

Started by Daniel Agranovich in Questions

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Will the sovereign debt crisis increase concentration and M&A in global financial services?

ICT Risk management, SDLC and Enterprise Architecture

Ascending the maturity curve. Effective management of enterprise risk and compliance

Difference between principles-based and rules-based risk management?

What are the main differences and contradictions between principles-based and rules-based risk management?

Risk Management for busy people...

Hedging inflation

Many bankers today appear to be cautious, afraid and hunkered down as they seek to withdraw from risk and save their way back to prosperity....

Looking for materials on IT Project Risk Management (with focus on electronic banking, ATM, EFT, etc)

Data Governance Unified Process eBook - IBM best practices: http://bit.ly/DataGovernance

Blog post and invite re: archiving websites and social media

Are Current Security Technologies Sufficient for Mobility and BYOD at Financial Companies?

Financial Derivatives Calculator with 120 Models V1.2B

Controlling Access Risk: Increase Visibility, Reduce the Time and Cost of Compliance

On the situation in Egypt

IT Operational Risk

What do you think about the U.S. government’s disclosure of the Flame virus against Iran?

GR Secure Meeting sites

CounterParty Valuation Adjustments

Satellite Defense

Information on the subject of evaluation of commodity portfolios wanted

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Featured Discussions

Introducing the Global Risk Series - Book 1 Risk Management How Tos

Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) Screening Requirements

[Free COVID-19 Framework] What's the path to recovery look like?

If risk management is about decision making, are current risk management solutions irrelevant?

A question related to classification of instruments between trading and banking book.

Plunging oil prices: curse or blessing in disguise?

Note: this page contains paid content.

About Us

Useful Links

Business Partners