Risk Management
890 white papers and resources
Risk Library provides a selection of risk management white papers which address key questions which can be used in reducing the dangers for your organisation faces and how to utilise any opportunities which may ensue to their maximum capability. Risk management is the assessment and mitigation of risks which have arisen by changes on a local or global scale. Risk management may involve realising opportunities that have resulted from these changes. Within the context of the Risk Library, risk management has been defined under asset liability management, credit risk, enterprise risk management, liquidity risk, market risk, operational risk and settlement risk.
High Growth Segment: New market now open
A recent announcement by the London Stock Exchange has ensured that the UK becomes a more attractive listing destination for fast-growing companies. This white paper reviews this announcement and analyses the rules that companies need to adhere to gain trading admission.
Enforcement — what to expect under the Financial Conduct Authority
This white paper reviews the recent breakup of the Financial Services Authority (FSA). It provides insight into how the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) will regulate the UK’s financial services industry in the future.
2012/2013: Challenging years for European asset managers
European asset managers face significant regulatory challenges. The impact of new regulation will be substantial and will cause upheaval and change in the sector. This white paper summarises European and US areas of regulation that will impact European asset managers.
Recent Developments in the Russian Securities Market Regulatory Regime
This white paper reviews Law 282-FZ that was recently passed by the Russian State Duma. It introduces important amendments to key laws on the securities market, joint stock companies, banks and banking activity.
Can Russian depositors get their money out of Cyprus' banking system?
This white paper looks at the recent Cypriot banking crisis and how this has impacted depositors. It focuses particularly on three injunctions that have been granted by the Supreme Court and how they affect the billions of Euros that Russian depositors have in Cyprus’ two main banks.
Russia goes global: key investor issues in Israel and UAE
This white paper summarises key findings of a recent conference that focused on Russia’s globalisation strategy. This conference highlighted how Russian companies adapt when moving into new regions, the issues they face and lessons that can be learnt.
Using accounting standards to manage risk in banks
This white paper examines new accounting standards set out by two of the main accounting standards boards. It details how the standards can help increase efficiency, detect credit deterioration earlier and ultimately improve the performance of risk management inside a bank.
Banking crisis in Cyprus: Q&A on the new banking laws
Harneys answers frequently asked questions about banking in Cyprus in the context of the current banking crisis. Key issues discussed include circumstances under which the Deposit Protection Scheme is activated, which deposits are covered by the Deposit Protection Fund and depositor compensation.
Sovereign debt contracts and the effects of recent case law on bondholders
Recent case law shows how sovereign debt contracts may impact bondholders if s sovereign has also issued bonds which are governed by a particular jurisdiction. This white paper discusses the outcome and implications.
UBS and rogue-trading: an insight into prevailing regulation
UBS was recently fined £29.7m as a consequence of the much-publicised rogue-trading activities of Kweku Adoboli. Macfarlanes provides a summary and outlines why the UBS Final Notice emphasises the importance placed by the FSA on an institution's first line of defence.