Risk management/Operational risk
Optial launches business intelligence module for op risk
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The bigger picture
In 2003, rating agencies considered operational risk as a separate risk category, but quantification problems have prompted them to take an integrated, enterprise risk management approach.
The online frontier
2007 has been a year of online activism and banks have paid the price. Is there an emerging reputational risk threat posed by bloggers and discussion forums? Peter Madigan investigates
Mario Mosse
Volunteer work
Does Basel II add up?
Are there inconsistencies in the standardised and advanced measurement approaches of the Basel II regulatory framework? Andreas Jobst considers the evidence
Incentives needed to push SEPA implementation
NEWS IN BRIEF
What's happening at JP Morgan Chase?
Recently, many have come forward to ask me what is going on within JP Morgan Chase's risk management division. Over the past year, a number of people have left the operational risk team, both at the corporate and business unit levels. Risk executives in…
A calculated approach
Operational risk economic capital calculation is high on the agenda - at last. So who is using it, and why? A new OR&C Intelligence survey investigates
Time to shine
In the wake of the subprime crisis and resulting global credit crunch, operational risk practitioners must seize the opportunity to prove the value of their discipline, says Ellen Davis
Subprime: Algo First database extols enterprise risk management
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Apra wants firms’ op risk loss data
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GCC banks behind on Basel II requirements
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The only way is up
Until now, op risk and compliance professionals have not been as well remunerated as their counterparts in other risk disciplines. However, with increased demand for those with the right skills, this looks set to change. Peter Madigan reports
A tough balancing act
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, under the watchful eye of deputy comptroller Kevin Bailey, is moving ahead with its Basel II policy. Victoria Pennington reports
Measures for measures
Consistent quantitative operational risk measurement is vital to the health of banks and financial institutions. Andreas Jobst offers guidance on enhanced market practice and risk measurement standards
A narrowing gulf
Many Middle Eastern nations are keen to implement Basel II, and larger banks have been stepping up efforts to develop an op risk framework. But smaller banks are being hindered by a shortage of resources and experienced staff, as Victoria Pennington…
'Big five' retain the consultancy crown
The usual suspects appear at the top of OR&C 's survey of consulting firms, but not without having their heels nipped at by the increasingly advancing competition