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Enterprise Risk Management for Banks

Risk management in banking sector is in limelight especially after the recent turbulence that has impacted the very existence of banking sector as a viable industry. The journey of risk management started way back in early 1800's, where the banks had recognized the significance of the role of risk management...

Tags: Bank, Enterprise Risk Management, Risk Management, Banking, Financial Services, Strategy, Security, Finance, Management

White papers 2009-11-02

Financial Risk-Analysis Firm Enhances Capabilities With Dynamic Computing

RiskMetrics Group's Risk Management Business delivers risk management services to the world's leading asset managers, banks, and institutions to help them measure and model complex financial instruments. To meet increasing market demand for risk analysis, RiskMetrics needed to accommodate increasing peak loads on its computing infrastructure for specific periods of...

Tags: Financial, RiskMetrics Group Inc., Risk Management, Computing, On-demand Computing, Financial Planning, Strategy, Financial Services, Managed Hosting, Utility Computing, It Management, Security, Finance, Management, It service Management

Case studies 2009-11-01

Forex Trading Systems 1.0 (Windows)

The free 61 page e-book explains forex trading in detail. Chapters include An Introduction To Forex, Understanding Currency Conversion, and Risk Management Techniques. This is an excellent free resource for those wishing to learn about the markets and trading forex for profit.

Tags: Risk Management, Red Pepper Publishing, E-books, Financial Planning, Microsoft Windows, Financial Services, Strategy, Security, Personal Technology, Finance, Operating Systems, Software, Management

Software downloads 2009-10-04

Risk management and cloud computing

In my view, security is a critical component of a successful cloud computing implementation regardless of the company size, the vertical market it plays in or what workload or application is living in the cloud. In the world of business intelligence, this translates to risk and risk management. by...

Tags: Risk Management, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Financial Planning, Financial Services, Security, Hardware, Finance, Dan Kusnetzky

Blog posts 2009-09-11

Getting the Most Out of Your Firm-Wide Risk Management

Recent events have highlighted the importance of a Risk Management framework which is able to deal with risk types beyond those included within Basel II Pillar 1. In the light of the Pillar 2 requirements, financial institutions and investment firms are now obliged to strengthen their firmwide Risk Management, in...

Tags: PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting, Risk Management, Basel II, Financial Planning, Financial Services, Strategy, Security, Finance, Management

White papers 2009-09-10

University of Utah Writes New Thesis on Risk Management

The University of Utah is ranked as one of the top public research universities in the nation. It's also the oldest and largest institution of higher education in the state. The challenge was the need to keep its systems secure, and within HIPAA compliance. University deployed QualysGuard providing control of...

Tags: Qualys Inc., Risk Management, University Of Utah, Asset Management, Hipaa, Regulatory Compliance, Security, Financial Services, Operational Planning, Finance, Business Operations, Regulations, Healthcare, Government, Human Resources, Policies And Procedures

Case studies 2009-09-01

The Hedge Fund Disclosure Paradox

It has long been accepted that risk management is a core competency for generating absolute returns within a hedge fund strategy. Historic performance levels supported the view that expertise in identifying, measuring and managing risk was proprietary. Prior to the downturn, superior performance enabled hedge fund managers to diffuse investor...

Tags: Performance, Hedge Fund, Risk Management, Investor, Financial Planning, Financial Services, Strategy, Investment, Security, Finance, Management

White papers 2009-08-13

In Search of a Silver Bullet for Risk Management

With government funding of the financial services sector in full swing nearly the world over, all eyes are focused on how financial institutions manage their businesses and control their risks. For the foreseeable future, the industry can expect elevated levels of distrust, scrutiny and regulation. While the campaign to improve...

Tags: Ernst & Young LLP, Financial, Compliance, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Strategy, Financial Services, Financial Accounting, Security, Finance, Management

White papers 2009-08-13

Project Risk Management Handbook 2.0 (Windows)

Managing project risks professionally can be a very profitable activity. The Project Risk Management Handbook learns you how to accomplish this in your project and organization. You learn 12 smart methods to detect risks, the 3 basic responses to deal with risks and opportunities, the best methods to analyze risks...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Risk Management, Mantaba, Project Risk Management Handbook, Financial Planning, Strategy, Financial Services, Security, Finance, Management

Software downloads 2009-08-06

Optimal Trader 4.1.3 (Windows)

Trading software for all securities combining technical analysis with neural networks, statistical analysis, modern signal processing and risk management. A large database for stocks, funds, ETF's, currencies and indices is available. Features: Pick Winning Stocks, Adaptive Noise Suppression, Neural Network Forecasting, Autoselect Models and Settings, Model Combination, Day-by-day Back Testing,...

Tags: Optimization, Stock, Neural Network, Microsoft Windows, Risk Management, Analysis, Optimal Trader, Financial Planning, Financial Services, Strategy, Security, Finance, Management

Software downloads 2009-08-02

Nationwide Financial Leverages Consolidated BI Platform for Risk Management, Sales & Marketing Analyses

Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. NFS provides financial services that help consumers invest and protect their long-term assets, and also offers retirement plans and services through public- and private-sector employers. NFS has an impressive growth record through its ability to offer customized retirement products that give customers more choices and control...

Tags: Financial, Network File System, Risk Management, Sales, Netezza, Ip storage, Business Intelligence, Pricing, Tools & Techniques, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Marketing, Management

Case studies 2009-08-01

Insider Risk Management: A Framework Approach to Internal Security

Internal security risks are a complex challenge facing organizations of all industries and in all regions. Unfortunately, no single technology will solve the wide range of risks posed by "insiders." Insiders are authorized users with legitimate access to corporate networks, applications, and data. They include, but are not limited to,...

Tags: Insider, Risk Management, International Data Group, Corporate Governance, Strategy, Security, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Management

White papers 2009-08-01

Implementing Enterprise-Wide Risk Reduction Across Operational and Financial Processes

The ultimate goal of Risk Management is targeted at reducing any factor that represents a threat to a company attaining its strategic objectives. The desired outcome is to reduce the variability in the organization's process execution and thus produce more predictable financial and operational results. The scope of the financial...

Tags: Financial, Variability, Risk Management, Syntex Management Systems, Financial Planning, Financial Accounting, Financial Services, Strategy, Finance, Management

White papers 2009-07-22

After the Storm: A New Era for Risk Management in Financial Services

Almost two years since the financial crisis first emerged from the sub-prime mortgage business in the US, the repercussions continue to be felt. Despite unprecedented efforts by governments, central banks and regulators, the cost to the global economy of the failure of the financial system will be huge, and felt...

Tags: Financial, Financial Service, Economist, Financial Company, Risk Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Services, Finance

White papers 2009-06-01

The Coming Storm of Regulation

The continuing financial crisis that has gripped the world since mid-2008 is likely to cause a flood of new global regulations. The nature of this failure dictates a new approach to regulations that will drive transparency requirements and risk management adoption. Organizations throughout the world will need to effectively manage...

Tags: RSA Security Inc., Risk Management, Regulations, Government

White papers 2009-06-01

Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Risk Management Issues Associated With Hedge Fund Restructuring

After the market events in the third quarter of 2008, many hedge funds received redemption requests which, had they been honored, would have significantly impaired the capital base of many open ended hedge funds. This situation was exacerbated, in many cases, by funds that impose gates, or limitations of the...

Tags: Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial, Hedge Fund, Risk Management, Redemption, Investment, Financial Services, Finance

White papers 2009-05-21

How to Navigate Risk Management and Compliance Complexity

PwC's extensive industry and systems knowledge positions itself to enhance and streamline process control's complete functionality. It leverages a global repository of SAP and industry leading practices as part of the value that it brings to clients. In short, it has been down this road and can help clients navigate...

Tags: PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting, Compliance, Risk Management, Strategy, Management

White papers 2009-05-08

Managing Third Party Risk

Some sources of risk that may not be top-of-mind include service providers, web hosting services, contractors, outsourcers, supply-chain nodes, consulting services, and travel services - any number of outside entities having custody of or access to sensitive information. If extended enterprise includes these third parties, one needs a way to...

Tags: Supply Chain, Third Party, Risk Management, CIBER, Web Hosting, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Managed Hosting, Financial Planning, Strategy, Financial Services, Security, Internet, Enterprise Software, Software, Finance, Management

White papers 2009-04-20

Algorithms everywhere: Can IBM automate business decisions?

IBM outlined a vision---and of course a new services unit to go with it---that takes a little time to grok. Big Blue talked about the "information journey," fact-based enterprises and nudging out gut calls in everyday management for decisions based on hard, cold facts. But when you boil it all...

Tags: Algorithm, Fact, Vision, Risk Management, IBM Corp., William Pulleyblank, Game Plan, Engineering, Financial Planning, Strategy, Financial Services, Security, Finance, Management, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-04-15

FX Calculator 2.1 (Windows)

FX Calculator is a forex risk management tool for you to know what you are doing with your money. Fast and precise lots calculator for given risk or risk calculator for given lots. All results are given in your deposit currency so if you want to risk 2% of the...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Currency, Risk Management, FX Manager Team, FX Calculator, Financial Planning, Financial Services, Strategy, Security, Finance, Management

Software downloads 2009-04-11