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How ready are Financial Institutions using Standard Approach for IFRS 9
The aim of this survey is to produce results for a study that can be used as a practical guide to have an easy, or at least a considerably easier access to IFRS 9 implementation. The following short...
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The threats and challenges of IFRS 9
The International Financial Reporting Standard 9 (IFRS 9) will fundamentally change accounting practices by requiring firms to consider the impact of possible future events when calculating their...
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Steering with Expected Loss
Wolfgang Reitgruber’s presentation is a senior risk professional currently transitioning from UniCredit s.p.a. to Erste Group Bank AG. His presentation discusses methodological approaches to IFRS 9...
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Stress testing: Current problems and the path ahead
The Center for Financial Professionals (Cefpro) held its annual CCAR and DFAST conference in New York on November the 3rd and 4th, 2016. Over 250 participants from across the US met to discuss the...
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Reviewing the 2016 CCAR & DFAST stress tests and looking towards 2017
One of the Keynote speakers at last year’s Stress Testing USA: CCAR & DFAST Congress, Managing Director, Head of the CCAR Office at BMO Harris, Joseph A. Donat, outlines the top lessons learned...
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On results from the EBA impact assessment of IFRS 9
In the context of the forthcoming implementation of IFRS 9 in the European Union (EU), the European Banking Authority (EBA) launched an impact assessment of the standard on a sample of approximately...
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Beautiful banking – insights from the world’s beautiful game
– BY DREW H. BOECHER When most people think of soccer, they picture the intricate footwork and great athleticism that go into scoring amazing goals. But an often overlooked part of the game is the...
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Q1 Andrew, we are looking forward to hearing your insights at the International Fund Management 2017 Summit (London, 8-9 March). Please tell us about yourself and your experience A graduate in...
View ArticlePreparing the institution and increasing internal communication to ensure BAU...
1. Samantha, can you tell the Center for Financial Professionals about yourself and your experience in the IFRS 9 field? I have 26 years’ experience in Banking at RBS and AIB, spread across a number...
View ArticleEnsuring implementation readiness and batch execution
John Fitzerald, Head of Model Enablement, AIB, will be delivering a presentation discussing the IFRS 9 implementation readiness and batch execution for banks and financial risk professionals. This...
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Study claims Tesco Bank cyber attack involved guesswork
Academics say working out card number, expiry date and security code of Visa card takes ‘as little as six seconds’ A team of academics claims an unsophisticated type of cyber attack that exploits...
View ArticleUnderstanding what should be included in disclosure and the level of detail...
Brendan, can you tell the Center for Financial Professionals about yourself and your experience in the accounting and IFRS 9 field? I have been working in the UK banking industry for more than 12...
View ArticleIFRS 9: Are global banks ready
International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 9 Financial Instruments is the new accounting standard that will eventually replace International Accounting Standard (IAS) 39 Financial Instruments:...
View ArticleIncreasing globalisation of the industry and leveraging resources and...
Thomas Albert, Chief Executive Officer, Oppenheim Asset Management will be presenting a keynote session at the International Fund Management Summit, 8-9 March. He will deliver a presentation...
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The senior managers’ and certification regime – a year on
Natalie, please tell our Risk Insights’ readers about yourself and your professional experiences. I joined Yorkshire Building Society in 2015 to head up its new People Risk team. I’m not an...
View ArticleEurizon Capital’s principled approach guarantees cutting-edge innovation
Eurizon Capital’s combination of product innovation and customer service addresses client needs in the most efficient manner possible. Growth, innovation and sustainability – these are the guidelines...
View ArticleIFRS 9 Methodology: How do you measure up?
The Center For Financial Professionals recently collaborated with Parker Fitzgerald to research the views of financial risk, finance and accounting professionals to discover how prepared the industry...
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Bank capital requirements and balance sheet management practices: Has the...
The Bank of England have released their Staff Working Paper No. 635 which suggests that both before and after the crisis, a 1 percentage point increase in capital requirements lowered annual loan...
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Systemic risk and asset management industry: current and forthcoming...
The Center for Financial Professionals interviewed Stephane Janin, Head of Global Regulatory Development, AXA Investment Managers. Download his interview here to discover more about: LIBOR Regulation...
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Unconstrained fixed income in the asset and fund management industry
Adam Smears, Head of Fixed Income Research, Russell Investments told the Center for Financial Professionals about himself and his experience in the asset and management field. He has provided some...
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