Technology
300 white papers and resources
Enhancing the value chain: how to thrive in an uncertain world
Asset managers are under enormous pressure to operate effectively in today’s New Normal environment. A number of dynamic headwinds have to be overcome if they are to succeed and stand out from the competition.
Don’t get left behind – how financial services need to consider their IT infrastructure
The global credit crisis exposed the weaknesses inherent in the risk management and IT infrastructures employed by banks. Learn how these weaknesses can be overcome to increase competitiveness and reduce risks.
Anti-Money Laundering when transaction monitoring is not sufficient
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) operations had been regarded as a cost of doing business by the majority of financial institutions. This white paper reviews the current AML challenges that the banking industry faces.
Market risk – How to achieve international approval
Adopting the Internal Model Approach (IMA) has given banks the ability to reduce their market risk exposure. This white paper reviews the benefits of IMA, points out the challenges of IMA implementation and looks at the various options available to limit resource expenditure.
KYC, AML, FATCA and client on-boarding - A glossary
This glossary is designed to support back and middle office resources in dealing with know your client (KYC), anti-money laundering (AML), Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act(FATCA) and client on-boarding.
Achieving Basel III compliance – How to tackle IT and business issues
Since its introduction the banking industry has had to make significant changes in order to meet Basel III’s strict set of requirements. This white paper reviews capital, risk management and technological challenges that the banking industry is facing in order to become Basel III compliant.
How important is collaborative technology in managing risk?
Effectively implementing the right collaboration technologies to all aspects of the document lifecycle can increase the distribution of company-wide information and improve the quality of data output, while managing risk. This white paper examines these technologies and their benefits.
Meeting regulatory challenges: metadata in court submissions
The removal of metadata before sharing or submitting documents to courts is essential to an organisation as it ensures confidentiality of sensitive information. This white paper examines the various challenges associated with the cleaning of metadata and includes removal best practices.
How to build CVA on top of an existing risk structure
This white paper explores the current credit valuation adjustment (CVA) landscape, looking at the different challenges of implementation. It discusses the various CVA strategies that are available to banks and provides insight to those looking to implement CVA projects effectively.
European Parliament withdraws objection to EMIR technical standards
The EC recently withdrew its objection to legislation adopted by the European Commission for technical standards on OTC derivatives, central counterparties and trade depositories. The reasons for the objections, how the compromise was agreed and what this means for the finance industry is reviewed.