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SEC Risk Factors Disclosure Analysis

Harvard Corporate Governance

Opportunities remain to better align external risk reporting with internal risk management and reporting processes, improve the readability and categorization of risks, and make disclosures less generic.

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Cleary Gottlieb Discusses Proposed Capital-Requirement Increases for Banks

Reynolds Holding

On July 27, 2023, the federal banking agencies released a lengthy proposal to revise the capital rules applicable to large banks and bank holding companies. banking industry. Operational Risk: Firms would be required to use a standardized approach, rather than internal models, to measure operational risk.

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The Front Office, Middle Office, and Back Office: How Banks Organize Their Dungeons

Brian DeChesare

Yes, if you’re working at a large bank, it’s generally best to be in a “front office” (client-facing) role. First, note that these terms apply only to investment banks and related finance firms (private equity firms, hedge funds, etc.).

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The Fundamentals of Financial Risk Management Explained

Audit Board

Financial risk is the likelihood that the organization will lose money on a business investment or other decision, including loss of capital. Below are six types of risks that fall into the financial sphere, including operational risk, credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, legal risk, and foreign exchange risk.

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Skadden Discusses the Impact of Banking System Turmoil

Reynolds Holding

The runs on Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank in March 2023 created a “very high” risk of contagion in the U.S. banking system, according to Treasury Department officials. banks and have kept this issue front of mind. banking landscape in a number of ways. banking industry.

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Appraiser Newsroom - Untitled Article

Appraiser Newsroom

Dr. Henry has over 20 years of diverse experience in the fields of business economics, consulting/advisory services, interest rate and market risk modeling, and government affairs. Additionally, he has been retained to provide expert witness testimony for plaintiffs and defendants in several jurisdictions.

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Sullivan & Cromwell Discusses the Implications for Financial Institutions of Proposed SEC Climate Disclosure Rules

Reynolds Holding

Compliance with the proposed rules would be phased in (see Appendix A for disclosure compliance dates). financial stability and has recommended increased disclosure of climate risks. Treasury’s Federal Insurance Office (FIO) issued a request for information on its future work relating to climate-related financial risks.

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