Contributor: Marcus Cree
Last week I participated in a webinar and a Twitterview with DerivSource, covering the changing landscape of risk management in the new OTC derivatives workflow model. It goes without saying that risk is at the center of regulatory reform; the new world of risk management must develop to meet the new requirements and challenges facing the OTC derivatives markets.... read more
Contributor: Marcus Cree
The failure at MF Global has sparked much debate within the financial industry, not least around the apparent shortfall of risk management at the institution. This raises an interesting question about what a good risk management program should be expected to achieve. When thinking about risk management, it is important to understand the objectives and parameters of what the term “risk management” can mean. Some important definitions are:... read more
Contributor: Andrew Woods
Mid-tier banks in Asia are focusing on gaining market share from their top-tier competitors according to a treasury management survey conducted on behalf of SunGard by research firm Ovum. The financial software services provider interviewed 50 senior banking executives from tier-two to tier-four banks in 11 countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Middle East. "Regional differences in priorities emerge when comparing Asian bank strategies with those of Middle Eastern and European banks. The Asia-Pacific region continues to see remarkable growth,” said Daniel Mayo, principal analyst of financial services technology at Ovum. “Mid-tier banks are attempting to gain market share at the expense of tier-one institutions by adopting a range of differentiation strategies such that no one product area stands out as a common investment priority. Thus, bank treasury management solutions will need to cover a broad range of asset classes to help them easily extend the services offered to clients as their businesses expand, and will also require a complete and accurate view of enterprise-wide risk.”... read more
Contributor: Tony Scianna
Despite continuing uncertainty around global rules implementation, firms should be taking an adaptable approach to data management in order to minimize regulatory risk. This means looking at how 2011 budgets have or have not been used, assessing the flexibility of data management technology, achieving an enterprise-wide view of activities and exposures, and more. With this in mind, I have identified 10 key trends involving regulatory risk that touch upontransparency, efficiency, and networks.... read more
Contributor: Marcus Cree
Every week, millions tune in to see the reality TV battle that is The Biggest Loser. Each episode sees much sweating and panting during an extremely focused exercise and diet boot camp. Interestingly, the first few pounds are lost with relative ease, but the winners only go on losing weight when they recognize and confront the underlying causes for their obesity, and they only maintain their new slim shapes when they make and maintain lifestyle changes.... read more
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