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UK security market set for a prolonged period of consolidation
posted on 10/08/2009
As many as one in seven companies in the UK Security industry could change ownership as a result of the current economic climate, claims a new study by financial analysts Plimsoll. With a surprising number of “cash rich” competitors waiting in the wings, the market could be set for a prolonged period of consolidation. David Pattison, author of the new Plimsoll Industry Analysis – Security, explains, “I am sure any director worth his salt would... [more]
Operational performance benefits are unlocked by leveraging OpRisk controls and reporting data
posted on 06/03/2009
Global financial institutions are beginning to view operational risk (OpRisk) as a means of providing a more proactive management decision-making framework, as opposed to seeing it purely as compliance and reporting function. This is according to the latest report by independent market analyst Datamonitor, “From Compliance to Improved Business Performance Through Operational Risk Management (ORM).” The report says operational performance ben... [more]
How technology can help combat Financial Crime in retail banking
posted on 21/01/2009
The increasing amount of overlap and duplication of data, tasks and processes in their anti-fraud and anti-money laundering divisions is driving banks to seek synergies between compliance, risk management and security. A new report "Using Technology to Combat Financial Crime in Retail Banking" looks at the regulatory requirements and growing exposure to risk that drive the adoption of anti-financial crime application and strategies. It provide... [more]
Enabling Secure Access for Web, Enterprise, and Remote Users
posted on 14/01/2009
The requirement to provide Web and remote user access to an extremely diverse range of information systems is one of the main driving forces behind the need for the latest generation of IAM-based protection systems. Two recent announcements in the still-consolidating Identity and Access Management (I&AM) market may cause concern for customers of two of the largest vendors. Firstly, IBM announced its acquisition of Encentuate, whose main offeri... [more]
From Compliance to Improved Business Performance Through Operational Risk Management
posted on 12/01/2009
A successful operational risk management (ORM) strategy can help organizations meet the challenges posed by emerging technologies by providing a framework for managers to consider how risk exposures are changing, determine the amount of risk they are willing to accept and ensure they have the appropriate risk mitigants in place to limit risk to targeted levels. A new report highlights key trends and operational risk investment priorities withi... [more]
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