scholarly journals Danske Bank—A Smorgasbord of Risks

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Patrick McConnell
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Money Laundering ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Financial Institution ◽  
Operational Risk ◽  
Initial Report ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Operational Risks ◽  
Terrorism Financing ◽  
To Come

In September 2018, Danske Bank, the largest bank in Denmark and one of the largest in the Nordic region, published a report which detailed that the bank’s board had fallen into lapses in Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) policies at the bank, in particular, within its Estonian subsidiary. The report was devastating in its criticism of AML processes in the Estonian branch, stating that, over a period of several years, “all lines of defence failed” to manage money laundering risks. Soon after the publication of this report, the CEO of Danske resigned, causing the details of the underlying scandal to become public knowledge (although some the issues involved had been aired publicly on a number of occasions previously). It was also revealed that the bank had become the subject of criminal investigations by US authorities. While the events that are covered in the initial report related to failures to manage AML risks, the situation is more complex than merely deficient AML controls in a remote branch. There was a failure to manage a smorgasbord of different types of risks at both the local and group (i.e., headquarters) level, including: strategic risks; technology risks; and especially operational risks. As befits a sophisticated modern financial institution, Danske Bank operates a group-wide enterprise risk management (ERM) framework covering multiple types of risk (credit, market operational, etc.). The fact that the failure to manage the AML risks took several years to come to light casts doubts on the efficacy of their ERM framework and its implementation. Using Turner’s case study approach, this paper considers the Danske Bank case from the perspective of operational risk management with a view to identifying lessons that can be learned from the scandal that can be applied to future, large-scale operational risk events.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT OF UNIFIED PROCEDURES FOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN ORDER TO PREVENT MONEY LAUNDERING AND TERRORISM FINANCING

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (87) ◽  
pp. 141
Author(s):  
Suzanna Kalinina
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Public Relations ◽  
Money Laundering ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Institution ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Graphical Analysis ◽  
Terrorism Financing ◽  
Financing Of Terrorism ◽  
Financial Monitoring

The relevance of the topic is confirmed by the changes taking place in the financial monitoring system: the expansion of the financial monitoring range of procedures complication´s supervisory bodies aimed at countering money laundering and financing of terrorism, the creation of specialized international and European requirements, which causes changes in the legal regulation of public relations in this area, both at the level of the Estonian Republic, and at international level. Taking into account these changes, financial institutions are a subject to significant legal risks. The purpose of this topic is to improve the financial institution risk management system, in the field of anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism. The theoretical and methodological basis of the study are the provisions and conclusions regarding anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism risk management issues contained in the research works of different Estonian and Russian authors; as well as the author analysed anti money laundering and counter terrorism financing legal acts and revealed the main recommendations to financial institutions for preventing money laundering and terrorism financing.  The author analyses reasons, which affect licenses withdrawal due to breach of money laundering. The nature of the tasks and the system approach to their solution determined the use of the following research methods in the research: analysis and synthesis, grouping and classification, scientific generalization, expert assessments and graphical analysis.

Institutionalizing Operational Risk Management: An Empirical Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Hsu ◽  
James Backhouse ◽  
Leiser Silva
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Financial Institution ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Operational Risk ◽  
Structuration Theory ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Operational Risk Management ◽  
Operational Risks ◽  
Role Of It

This paper examines the development of operational risk management (ORM) in a financial organization, focusing in particular on the role of IT in institutionalizing the new regime. Through an interpretive case study in a major US financial institution, the paper uses Giddens’ structuration theory to examine how it adjusts to the demands of protecting itself against new operational risks. The discussion and results of our study are expressed in three propositions: (1) the regulatory context and technological development affect the shape and the outcome of ORM; (2) implementing ORM is a process of reflexive monitoring and transforming organizational practices in a financial institution; (3) the role of IT in ORM is contingent on the extant organizational structure and on the choice of risk management approach.

scholarly journals How Can Enterprise Risk Management Help in Evaluating the Operational Risks for a Telecommunications Company?

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
José Ruiz-Canela López
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Operational Risk ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Risk Identification ◽  
Enterprise Risk Management ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Operational Risks ◽  
Enterprise Risk

Operational risk is defined as the potential losses resulting from events caused by inadequate or failed processes, people, equipment, and systems or from external events. One of the most important challenges for the management of the company is to improve its results through its operational risk identification and evaluation. Most of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) scholarship has roots in the finance/risk management and insurance (RMI) discipline, mainly in the banking sector. This study proposes an innovative operational risk assessment methodology (OpRAM), to evaluate operational risks focused on telecommunications companies (TELCOs), on the basis of an operational risk self-assessment (OpRSA) process and method. The OpRSA process evaluates operational risks through a quantitative analysis of estimates which inputs are the economic impact and the probability of occurrence of events. The OpRSA method is the “engine” for calculating the economic risk impact, applying actuarial techniques, which allow estimation of unexpected losses and expected losses distributions in a TELCO. The results of the analyzed business unit in the field work were compared with standardized ratings (acceptable, manageable, critical, or catastrophic), and contrasted against the company’s managers, proving that the OpRSA framework is a reliable and useful management tool for the business, and leading to more research in other sectors where operational risk management is key for the company success.

Institutionalization of risk management framework in Islamic NGOs for suppressing terrorism financing

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 96-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radiah Othman ◽  
Rashid Ameer
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Money Laundering ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Political Process ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Management Framework ◽  
Risk Management Framework ◽  
Terrorism Financing

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to propose solutions for improving internal controls and transparency to alleviate concerns of international community over alleged linked with terrorist groups. Design/methodology/approach – The authors explore the counter-insurgency theory and political process model to explain the current state of counter-terrorism activities aimed at Islamic NGOs after 9/11. Findings – The authors believe the idea of money flow disruption to be of greater importance than freezing the accounts to suppress terrorism financing. Practical implications – Islamic NGOs established for philanthropic and humanitarian aid in third world Muslim countries have been accused of being involved in terrorism financing. This revelation is to the disadvantage of the donors who do not channel their donations for such activities. The authors propose risk management framework useful at operational level to detect and prevent welfare activities financing warfare activities. Originality/value – The proposed risk management framework is to complement various regional and international initiatives championed by Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering and Financial Action Task Force to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

scholarly journals AN EXAMINATIONS OF ALLEGATION OF NON-COMPLIANCE WITH AML/CFT LAWS AGAINST ISLAMIC BANKING

Jurnal Akta ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Maruf Adeniyi Nasir ◽  
Dato� Ng See Teong
Keyword(s):  
Money Laundering ◽  
Focal Point ◽  
The United States ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Weak Supervision ◽  
Western Countries ◽  
The Us ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions ◽  
Terrorism Financing ◽  
To Come

The dangerous dimension which the terrorism financing incursion introduced to peace and harmonious life globally makes the issue of money laundering and combatting financing terrorism (AML/CFT) a serious phenomenon. The compliance with the AML/CFT laws now generates global interest. Assessment of whether Islamic banks are complying with AML/CFT compliance measures becomes a grave issue that require attention particularly against the background of allegation by Western countries of lax control and supervision. This is probably because of the havoc that the world has continuously experienced as a result of this menace. The issue has continued to come in different dimensions and like a Siamese twin, the banks have become the focal point and inseparable in the issue of how to combat this menace. Incidentally, the increase in the growth and development of Islamic banks across the globe has dragged it to the centre of discussion. Thus, there have being a recurring issue on Islamic financial institutions regarding its compliance with Anti-money laundering laws and Combating Financing Terrorism (AML/CFT) measures. There were allegations of non-compliance with AMLCFT laws by Islamic banks, particularly by some Western countries led by the United States of America. Consequently,� the issue of combatting money laundering and terrorism has become a major issue in the global domain. This paper has extensively examined the allegation of non-compliance of Islamic banks with AML/ CFT laws. This is done by beaming searching light on the growing perception of lax in the control, monitoring, weak supervision, and non-compliance of Islamic banks with AML/CFT measures that is been spearheaded by some western countries, led by the US. Thus, by using the doctrinal research methodology, the paper sought to determine the veracity of the allegation and incidentally found that the allegation is not only baseless but lacks empirical evidence.�

scholarly journals Estimation of Maximum Potential Losses for Digital Banking Transaction Risks Using the Extreme Value-at-Risks Method

Risks ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Moch Panji Agung Saputra ◽  
Sukono ◽  
Diah Chaerani
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Operational Risk ◽  
Threshold Value ◽  
System Failures ◽  
Operational Risks ◽  
Data Value ◽  
Kolmogorov Smirnov ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Potential Losses ◽  
Financial Transactions

The application of industry 4.0 in banking presents many challenges, with several operational risks related to downtime and timeout services due to system failures. One of the operational risk management steps is to estimate the value of the maximum potential losses. The purpose of this study is to estimate the maximum potential losses for digital banking transaction risks. The method used for estimating risks is the EVaR method. There are several steps in this study. The first step is to resample the data using MEBoot. This process is a simulation of the operational risk loss data of digital banking. Next, the threshold value is determined to obtain the extreme data value. Then, a Kolmogorov–Smirnov test is conducted to fit the data with the GPD. Afterward, the GPD parameter is estimated. Then, EVaR is calculated using a portfolio approach to obtain a combination of risk values as maximum potential losses. The analysis results show that the maximum potential loss is IDR144,357,528,750.94. The research results imply that the banks need to pay attention to the maximum potential losses of digital financial transactions as a reference for risk management. Therefore, banks can anticipate the adequacy of reserve funds for these potential risks.

scholarly journals Financial Risk Management and Profitability of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Nyeri County, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Margaret Gakenia Kinyua ◽  
Fredrick Warui
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Financial Risk ◽  
Risk Mitigation ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Risk Control ◽  
Liquidity Risk ◽  
Operational Risk ◽  
Financial Risk Management ◽  
Study Approach

Profitability is a key aspect of organization financial performance. Kenya SACCOs have been rated fastest growing SACCOs in Africa. However, this growth is largely attributed to growth in membership and penetration. On the other hand the sub sector has recorded irregular trend on the profitability over the last half a decade. Though past literature has tried to link financial risk management to profitability levels, a range of knowledge gaps remain undressed. The current study therefore sought to establish the effect of financial risk management on profitability targeting deposit-taking SACCOs in Nyeri County. To address this objective, the study targeted the following specific objectives; to examine the effect of credit mitigation, liquidity risk controls operational risk mitigation and finally compliance risk mitigation on profitability of deposit taking SACCOs in Nyeri County. Descriptive study design adopted targeting a population of 8 deposit-taking SACCOs. A census study approach was used to subject all the SACCOs to study. The respondents comprised of deposit taking SACCO managers or operational manager. Thus, in total, the study targeted 8 respondents from the management of the SACCOs. Questionnaires were adopted as a tool for data collection. The researcher administered questionnaires to the respondents by dropping to the respondent office and collected at convenient date agreed by both parties. Before undertaking the study, the researcher conducted a reliability test to assess the consistency of the tool using Cronbach’s Alpha. The study used descriptive and inferential statistic in summarizing the data. Under descriptive statistics, the researcher used mean and standard deviation. To test the significance of study variables, the researcher used Pearson correlation and simple linear regressions. The researcher adhered to research ethic during data collection period. The study findings are presented in charts and tables. The study found compliance risk control; liquidity risk control and operational risk control had significant effect on the performance of Saccos in Nyeri while credit risk control was found insignificant in predicting performance of Saccos in Nyeri County. The study recommends Saccos to intensify the compliance risk control, liquidity risk control and the operational risk control practices in enhancement of Sacco’s performance.  

scholarly journals Roles and responsibilities for managing operational risk in a banking environment

2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 34-46
Author(s):  
Jackie Young
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Operational Risk ◽  
Main Role ◽  
Banking Supervision ◽  
Operational Risk Management ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Global Institutions ◽  
Basel Committee ◽  
Operational Risks ◽  
Role Players

Operational risk management is one of the fastest growing management disciplines within a banking environment as a result of various disastrous international incidents. Subsequently, various global institutions got involved in order to ensure that the effect of similar events do not negatively influence the international industries, for example, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision regarding banks. It is, however, a known fact that operational risks are difficult to manage, as it is not easy to quantify. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to understand the concept of operational risk management and, more specifically, the actual roles and responsibilities of various role-players within an organisation. This paper aims to identify the main role-players involved in the management of operational risk in a banking environment and to identify their specific roles and responsibilities

scholarly journals Operational Risk Management in A Commercial Bank

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.36) ◽  
pp. 524
Author(s):  
I. I.Vasiliev ◽  
P. A. Smelov ◽  
N. V. Klimovskih ◽  
M. G. Shevashkevich ◽  
E. N. Donskaya
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Commercial Bank ◽  
Operational Risk ◽  
Strong Impact ◽  
Credit Institution ◽  
Operational Risk Management ◽  
Operational Risks ◽  
Empirical Level ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis

The existing financial and economic situation in the world and in Russia impacts the activities of all sectors of the economy, including posing challenges for banks. In the conditions of prolonged instability, the banking community has to pay great attention to the risks taken and to manage them. Among all the risks that the bank is exposed to, operational risks represent a separate group due to its specifics, a lack of a systematic approach to analysis and a lack of identification criteria requiring more detailed study. The operational risk is unique in that, although it affects virtually all areas of the credit institution, it is difficult to establish and separate it from other bank risks. It should be noted that every year there appear all new types of operational risk that have a strong impact on the activities of the credit institution due to the development of information and computer systems, the complication of the instruments of the stock market and the improvement of business methods. Therefore, regulators of all countries try to constantly improve the regulatory framework related to the management of the operational risk of a commercial bank, based on the recommendations given by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision.The article is aimed at developing an effective system for managing the operational risk of a commercial bank.The empirical level research methods used in this article are a description of what operational risk is, its types, tools and methods of assessment; comparison of operational risk management systems in the studied banks; generalization, analysis and synthesis of the information received; the hypothetical-deductive method is used at the theoretical level.Modernization and improvement of the operational risk management system helps stabilize the bank, increase stability and increase profitability, reduce the provision of capital for operational risk, and increase the attractiveness of banking services for consumers, thus benefiting a credit institution among competitors. In today's financial environment, the effective operational risk management is inherent in the long-term development strategy. 

scholarly journals A proposed operational risk management framework for small and medium enterprises

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Micheline J. Naude ◽  
Nigel Chiweshe
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Operational Risk ◽  
Management Framework ◽  
Operational Risk Management ◽  
Operational Risks ◽  
Risk Management Framework ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Background: The gap between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large businesses that perform risk assessment is significant. SMEs continuously face many operational risks and uncertainties in their daily operations, and these risks threaten to reduce productivity, increase costs and reduce profits.Aim: The purpose of this article was to develop an operational risk management framework that SMEs can use to identify and analyse risks in their operations and take corrective actions to mitigate these risks.Setting: Small and medium-sized enterprises in South Africa do not view risk management as a key component of organisational success, despite evidence that businesses that adopt risk management strategies are more likely to survive and grow.Methods: The article is exploratory in nature, and a conceptual analysis approach was used to formulate the framework. This study reviewed relevant literature sources on risk published between 2002 and 2017.Results: The four process steps of risk management were used as a reference point and form the foundation for the operational risk management framework. The categories of operational; marketing; technical and financial risks were identified from a review of available literature on risk management.Conclusion: There is a dearth of research that deals with operational risk management frameworks for SMEs. The expected contribution of this article, therefore, is twofold: firstly, it is envisaged that managers or owners of SMEs could use the proposed framework as a tool to appraise and minimise their operational risks; secondly, it will add to the current body of knowledge on risk appraisal for SMEs.

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