Grasping the basic kinds of financial risk

Risk, the possibility of loss, has everyone’s head spinning today. Let’s review some of the basic forms of risk and those you may encounter as time goes on. Read the rest of this post »

March 29, 2009   Posted in: Business, Finance, General News  No Comments

‘Financial Crime Risk Management’ technology market projected to hit $3.75bn by 2012

The global market for financial crime risk management technology is projected to hit $3.75bn by 2012, at a compound annual growth rate of 13.1%, according to the ‘Financial Crimes Risk Management Systems 2009′ report by Chartis Research. Read the rest of this post »

March 29, 2009   Posted in: Finance, Management, Market, Technology  No Comments

Rebuilding risk portfolio

Investors will look to rebuild risk portfolios next week as an expected euro zone interest rate cut and a G20 summit are likely to buoy world stocks which are on track for their best monthly gain ever. Read the rest of this post »

March 29, 2009   Posted in: Finance, Market, Performance  No Comments

China’s Insurance Regulator calls for Improved Risk Management

China’s insurance regulator called on the companies it oversees to tighten risk-management procedures and be alert to potential loopholes. Read the rest of this post »

March 29, 2009   Posted in: Insurance, Management  No Comments

G20 to discuss proposal on financial risk

Leaders at the G20 summit next week will study a recommendation that they adopt policies to address risk in the global financial system, a Canadian official said on Friday. Read the rest of this post »

March 29, 2009   Posted in: Finance, Regulation and compliance  No Comments

Risk appetite extends to emerging market as equity funds spiral

The appetite for chasing higher risk and bigger returns increased last week as flows into emerging market equity funds hit a year-to-date high, a new research has revealed. Read the rest of this post »

March 29, 2009   Posted in: Finance, Market  No Comments

Geithner calls for new risk watchdog

Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner called for new rules Thursday that would allow regulators to police the darkest corners of the financial markets, including big hedge funds and derivatives trading. Read the rest of this post »

March 29, 2009   Posted in: Derivatives, Finance, Regulation and compliance  No Comments

Bond Default Risk Falls in Asia-Pacific on China Spending Plan

The cost of protecting Asia-Pacific bonds from default fell after Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said the government will increase spending “significantly” to combat a slowdown in the world’s third-largest economy. Read the rest of this post »

March 5, 2009   Posted in: Asia Pacific  No Comments

EU executive proposes raft of new financial rules

The European Union’s executive arm proposed a raft of measures on Wednesday to make financial markets and institutions safer for investors. Read the rest of this post »

March 5, 2009   Posted in: Finance, Regulation and compliance  No Comments

Technology’s role in managing risk

Increasingly, today’s business leaders are using risk management to better understand the threats facing their organisation. Read the rest of this post »

March 5, 2009   Posted in: Technology  No Comments