Anti-money laundering
AML solution of the year: Napier Technologies
Asia Risk Awards 2022
Mainstream crypto acceptance with regulation is inevitable, and that’s good
As banks increasingly adopt digital asset services, there remain inherent challenges getting institutions and customers onboard with crypto and its benefits. But the time left to overcome them is drawing to an end
Op risk data: Banks dial in $600m loss for illicit phone use
Also: Santander staff mistreatment; cum-ex rumbles on; CFTC steps up scrutiny of swaps reporting. Data by ORX News
US deposits from Russia hit record $43.5bn after invasion
Rush to stash cash followed walling-off of Russian financial system by sanctions
Ex-Deutsche CRO: banks face hundreds of billions in climate fines
Banks risk becoming a “whipping dog” in the fight against climate change, says departing risk chief
Op risk data: Glencore hauled over the coals in $1bn+ bribery probe
Also: Russian banks in fraud fails; Citi’s fat-finger fumble; devil’s in the data detail. Data by ORX News
‘Give us tools to finish the job’, say finance’s crime fighters
UK’s economic crime agency calls for public, private sectors to seize moment following Ukraine invasion
In roiling markets, fraud rises. Banks want to understand why
Disruption from Ukraine and Covid puts managers on alert for misconduct, as risk controls are stretched to the max
Risk analytics to the rescue
Cyber security remains a challenge for insurers worldwide, according to Ron Harasym, head of risk analytics, enterprise risk management (ERM) at Protective Life Insurance Company
Crypto industry faces ‘fork in the road’ over sanctions
Bow to policy-makers’ concerns about sanctions evasion or face reputational damage, says LSEG’s Schwimmer
Op risk data: Allianz dealt a $4bn blow for not-so-Alpha Funds
Also: Credit Suisse cops two cartel shops; banks get slapped in gender pay gap. Data by ORX News
Banks: sanctions evasion driving rise in money laundering risk
Attempts by oligarchs to siphon cash out of Russia sparks heightened scrutiny of AML alerts
Emerging trends in op risk
Karen Man, partner and member of the global financial institutions leadership team at Baker McKenzie, discusses emerging op risks in the wake of the Covid‑19 pandemic, a rise in cyber attacks, concerns around conduct and culture, and the complexities of…
Top 10 operational risks for 2022
The biggest op risks for the year ahead, as chosen by senior industry practitioners
Top 10 op risks 2022: geopolitical risk takes centre stage
Ukraine invasion, western sanctions and Russian response seen driving big rise in cyber and supply chain risks
Russia sanctions put spotlight on banks’ dirty laundry
As punitive measures against Moscow increase, so do the risks to banks from financial crime
Banks hope new US rule will see AML judged on effectiveness
Proposed FinCEN ruling asks regulators to look beyond design to whether AML measures actually work
Shell-company registry might not halt US dirty money, say experts
Observers raise questions over verifying beneficial owner info on proposed FinCEN database
Op risk data: Mouldy money makes big stink for NatWest
Also: Santander plays Santa; JPM in messaging mayhem; ‘Sterling Lads’ cost HSBC a couple of bricks. Data by ORX News
Top 10 op risk losses for 2021 hog $15bn total
Despite more fraud and crypto crime, firms’ op risk losses fall in number and in volume. Data by ORX News
How derivatives management is changing post‑Covid‑19
Risk.net explores five derivatives trading themes discussed by experts in a recent webinar sponsored by Numerix
Moonshots and machines: can AI solve the problems of fincrime?
New technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning promise much in the battle against financial crime, but where are these solutions best deployed? A panel of anti-money laundering and analytics professionals convened for a Risk…
Securities house of the year: Guotai Junan International
Asia Risk Awards 2021
Technology vendor of the year: NICE Actimize
Asia Risk Awards 2021