Risk management has evolved quite a bit in the last century, from a simple way of managing business risks to becoming a tool assisting business leaders with making smarter decisions involving uncertainty and its subsequent limitations. I have found through my studies and academic work that some of the best risk management books out there […]
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Operational Risks are a Global Focus in 2019
Protiviti and North Carolina State University’s ERM Initiative recently published their annual global risk report titled, Executive Perspectives on Top Risks 2019. This report focuses on the top risks executives are concerned could impact growth opportunities or create operational challenges in executing strategy. Here is the thirty thousand foot view, the global business environment is […]
Fraud Orchestration Creates Seamless CRM Integration
Banks and financial institutions have a current challenge in meeting increasing customer demands. The financial industry has turned to customer relationship management (CRM) technology as a solution to providing a better customer experience from mobile apps to branch locations. CRM has become almost a necessity within the financial services industry to create customer experiences which […]
Value and Resilience Through Better Risk Management
McKinsey has published an insightful article that explores the value and resilience organisations can achieve, by implementing better and solid Risk Management. The first key point that comes to mind as explained by the authors (Daniela Gius, Jean-Christophe Mieszala, Ernestos Panayiotou, and Thomas Poppensieker), is that “although the risk environment is growing more perilous and costly, leading companies […]
Crime Fighting Computers
Advanced technology is taking charge in fighting financial crimes Developments in technology and economic globalization make sending money anywhere in the world faster and easier today than ever before. However, with these developments comes an increasing challenge to identify and prevent financial crimes such as money laundering and other illicit economic activity. The United Nations […]
Greece, a Fragile Paradise
How can Greece climb out of the current debt crisis gripping its country? Greece is a beautiful country. If you have ever had a chance to visit her historical temples, walk her picturesque beaches, or sail to any one of her hundreds of islands, you know firsthand the power of her beauty. However, below this […]
7 Key Steps to Implementing a Risk Culture
In any organization, risks are taken on a daily basis. No one could hope to be profitable without them. However, if risk-taking becomes too extreme, it could lead to customer distrust, employee activities that go against stated values, or even the end of operations. Risk-taking doesn’t necessarily lead to financial or reputational damage, but it […]
Creating Value in Operational Risk Management Through Behavioral Science
One of the greatest risks to the success of an organization is human error, an operational risk that exists within every organization. Human errors lead to accidents, legal issues, financial costs, and many other risks that adversely impact an organization all over the world. But what if there were ways to implement human risk control […]
