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Current Challenges for Chief Compliance Officers
In a recent meeting of chief compliance officers, the group discussed the state of compliance risk management thus far in 2013. Defining the roles and responsibilities of the second line of defense was cited as a challenge for many, as … Continue reading
Understanding and Managing Credit Risk in Non-Lending Products
Aside from traditional credit risk, financial institutions need to understand a myriad of potential risks associated with non-lending products. Growing competition from both banks and non-banks and a greater need for automation and sophistication from customers are driving the financial … Continue reading
RMA UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Academic Forum Advances Global Research in Academia
The RMA UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Academic Forum was designed in 2008 as a leading securities finance/short selling research venue for global academics and business persons expert in SBL to communicate effectively during research paper development. Initially suggested and designed … Continue reading
RMA’s 7th annual Governance, Compliance, and Operational Risk Conference (GCOR VII) Day Two Highlights
In a thought-provoking keynote speech on the second day of RMA’s 7th Annual Governance, Compliance, and Operational Risk Conference (GCOR VII), Richard Parsons offered a compelling view of what has gone wrong in banking and how to fix it. Parsons, … Continue reading
RMA’s 7th annual Governance, Compliance, and Operational Risk Conference (GCOR VII) Day One Highlights
Edward J. DeMarco Jr., General Counsel and Director of Operational Risk at RMA welcomed attendees on Day One of a sold-out GCOR VII in Boston and offered condolences and prayers on behalf of RMA to all those affected by the … Continue reading
Economic Uncertainty Is Top Challenge Facing Banks Today
Every article published in the Journal is reviewed by at least one and often several members of The RMA Journal Editorial Advisory Board. Late last year, 12 members of the board participated in a survey asking about the most serious … Continue reading
Top Ten Cybersecurity Issues
With cyber threat becoming increasingly recognized as a significant challenge to financial institutions, an understanding of cybersecurity and the current trends is essential in effectively managing this substantial risk. RMA’s new audio conference series kicked off recently by identifying the … Continue reading
The Growing Brazilian Market and What It Means for U.S. Investors
RMA’s Director of Securities Lending and Market Risk, Chris Kunkle, recently had the opportunity to discuss the growing Brazilian market with Marcelo Gualda, Manager at BM&FBOVESPA’s U.S. office, and Julio Carlos Ziegelmann, Director, Equity Products at BM&FBOVESPA. BOVESPA’s market driven … Continue reading
Cybersecurity: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Institution
With cyber threats becoming increasingly recognized as a significant concern for U.S. industries, an understanding of cybersecurity and the current trends is essential in effectively managing this growing risk. President Obama recently issued a much-anticipated Executive Order entitled “Improving Critical … Continue reading
Health Care in 2013: Emerging Trends, Challenges, Opportunities, and the New “Normal”
Kenneth H. Weixel, Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP, stated in a recent RMA audio conference, that the three biggest challenges to health care post election are access, quality, and most importantly, cost. Access: The number of Americans without health insurance coverage is high … Continue reading
