Category: Sample key risk indicators for banks

Operational risk is defined as the risk bank’s face of monetary losses resulting from failures within their own processes, people and systems. Unlike external risk due to events such as market volatility, geopolitical risk, or systemic risk, operational risk is internal—meaning that banks have quite a bit of control over these risks. An operational risk dashboard for banks measures these internal risks and give banks the data they need to create measurable objectives to minimize those risks. Why is Operational Risk so Challenging for Banks?    Operational risk is complex…

Banks today face an ever-changing landscape, challenges arise in multiple areas and a risk in one area can easily impact another. According to ABA Banking Journal the security and cyber risks remain at the top of the risk lists in most banks. No matter the size of the a financial institution there is always a cybersecurity risk to consider, banks must monitor technology upgrades to ensure that criminals can’t target vulnerabilities in the system. There are other risks to consider aside from the threat of ransomware and other cyber criminals.…