Investment Banks Must Implement Conduct Risk Strategies
March 9, 2015 - Investment banks globally must begin implementing measures to offset the risk that they could be fined by regional or global regulators for employee misconduct, according to a new research report from GreySpark Partners, a capital markets consulting firm. These risks also extend to regulatory fines and legal costs resulting from organisational misconduct ranging from illegal trading activities to corruption and other forms of illegal or scandalous behaviour. The GreySpark report, Best Practices in Conduct Risk 2015, explains what banks can do to offset threats to profitability related to a growing emphasis on conduct breaches and employee behaviour following the financial crisis.
SAS names Troy Haines to head up new risk research division
February 23, 2015 - Business analytics leader SAS has appointed Troy Haines to head its newly formed Risk Research and Quantitative Solutions division. As Senior Vice President, Haines will direct strategy, research and product management of risk management initiatives across the globe.
AQMetrics risk platform upgraded to work with Bloomberg reference data
February 17, 2015 - AQMetrics announced today that its integrated regulatory risk management and compliance software has been upgraded to seamlessly work with Bloomberg reference data.
Banco Santander controls operational risks with NetGuardians
February 11, 2015 - Banco Santander (Suisse) SA has selected NG|Screener, the innovative software solution from NetGuardians, to help them proactively meet requirements in a strict international regulatory environment.
SunGard Named a Top Vendor in the 2015 Chartis RiskTech100® Rankings
February 9, 2015 - SunGard has placed as a top vendor in the ninth annual RiskTech100® rankings compiled by Chartis, a leading provider of research and analysis on global risk technology markets. Chartis' RiskTech100® report recognizes technology vendors in areas such as functionality, core technology, market presence, organizational strength, customer satisfaction, and innovation. SunGard has ranked in the top five each year since the annual RiskTech100® report was created in 2005, and has placed first overall a total of four times.
SEC warns of cybersecurity risks to online investment accounts
February 4, 2015 - The Securities and Exchange Commission today released publications that address cybersecurity at brokerage and advisory firms and provide suggestions to investors on ways to protect their online investment accounts.
Thomson Reuters launches ARI regulatory information access tool
February 2, 2015 - Thomson Reuters, the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, today announced the launch of a new solution to help clients more efficiently respond to and navigate regulatory risks.
Active Risk Manager chosen by leading international players in Energy, Utilities and Transport
January 28, 2015 - Sword Active Risk, a supplier of specialist risk management software and services, has announced a record period for new clients selecting its Active Risk Manager (ARM) solution. In the last 12 months the company has seen many high profile international companies in the energy, utilities, transport and finance sectors choosing ARM to manage risk across their business operations.
