Financial Institutions are facing ever increasing challenges in risk and compliance management. Rapid regulatory changes; changes in risk management principles, electronic banking and payment products; and increasing regulatory scrutiny result in bigger risks and compliance needs.
An integrated approach can be adopted by financial institutions to manage the key constituents of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) programs. This integrated approach would help reduce overall business risks, ensure better compliance, reduce cost and also establish competitive advantage in the market place
Financial Risk and Compliance Imperatives
Banks and financial institutions are in the business of taking financial risks. The higher the risk they take, the larger the expected profits and returns. However, unbridled risk, without effective risk management can be disastrous for any bank or financial institution.
Also, in recent times, the global financial services landscape has seen an increase in regulatory requirements, necessitating a greater focus on the way financial organizations manage their governance, risk and compliance initiatives. Some of the factors influencing the current financial services GRC environment and associated spend are: