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Data Mining: A powerful value add to clients

Today, apart from traditional way of analysis through analytical procedures as mentioned in our auditing standards, certain other tools are needed to assist us in providing our services and maintai

Suitability and Appropriateness in India

Slowly and steadily, India is adopting global best practices (MiFID) surrounding Suitability and Appropriateness. Gone are the days when anyone could sell any investment product to any investors.

Risk Management in Insurance Industry

Insurance companies are in the business of taking risks. Worldwide these companies write policies that deal with specific risks, and in many cases, even underwrite exotic risks.

UBS Fraud: Trainee Hire costs one month salary, but USD 2 billion on exit

A trainee by the name of Kweku Adoboli joined UBS Bank in 2006.

Governance Risk and Compliance in Financial Services Industry

The global credit crisis has highlighted the significance of governance, risk and controls in the financial services industry.

Useful ERM Links

http://www.protiviti.com/en-US/Insights/Browse-by-Content/Events-and-Webinars/WebinarsDocs/COSO_Protiviti_Webinar_1_26_2011_Slides.pdf http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/protivitis-new-pre-ipo

Risk Management in India

There is a very good document and a survey from Ernst & Young on "Risk Management in India". It clearly depicts the true position of Indian corporates when it comes to Risk Management.

RBI's regulations for Wealth Management Cos - Will they be enough!

The Citibank fraud has been so deep and unique that it has got the Indian regulators think far and beyond.

Key Risk Indicators - Crystal ball to predict the future

As risk professionals, you might have heard about the Key Risk Indicators or KRI as they are called. But do you know how to construct effective KRI.

Red Flags certainly help Fraud Risk Management

Red flags are very useful in combating frauds. With more and more innovative ways of perpetuating frauds, companies struggle to keep pace with these fraud methodologies.

Citibank Fraud...Who else is at fault

The recent Rs 400 crore citibank fraud in the gurgaon branch is no surprise.

Key Risk Indicators (KRI Library)

Little is known when it comes to Key Risk Indicators. The power of KRI remains only in the name.

Bharati has been axed by IRDA

There is a news article today that Bharati's insurance firms have been fined a penalty of Rs 20 Lakhs by IRDA.

What will our New Banks look like?

Here is summary of the recent norms issued in the Discussion Paper released by RBI on Aug 11, 2010. The norms detail out the pros and cons of what our new Banks will look like.

Weather Derivatives and why India needs them badly

Weather Derivative is a rather new, but a very important hedging instrument for India.

Benchmarking - An effective form of risk management

Not all risk management efforts need to be innovative or resource consuming. Benchmarking Business Analytics with peer group companies can also yield valuable risk management benefits.

Summary of Voluntary Corporate Governance Guidelines (Dec 2009) issued by MCA

Attached is the summary of very important, but voluntary guidelines on Corporate Governance issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

Turning Risk to Advantage

This commercial from KPMG captures the essence of Risk Management. Taking Risks throughout the day, but only to the extent that your risk appetite allows you to.