institutions
Adapting to a New Future: Impact of the Credit CARD Act of 2009 on Financial Institutions
White Paper Forward-looking financial services institutions are viewing these shifts not as a reactive compliance and operational exercise, but more broadly in anticipation of additional regulatory change. Consistent with the... [13 Nov 2009]
Recent Market Events: Accounting and Reporting Considerations
White Paper Losses and write-downs at major financial institutions have intensified concerns about credit and liquidity risks and resulted in a further sharp reduction of market liquidity. Many securities dealers and other... [13 Nov 2009]
Challenges and Solutions for Global Economic Sanctions Compliance
White Paper Off late greater international pressure is being placed on financial institutions to block terrorist financing. Clearly, many financial institutions are grappling with the complexities of overlapping... [13 Nov 2009]
Endpoint Security Considerations for Achieving GLBA Compliance
White Paper The international move to new regulatory organizations will require financial institutions to change the way they do business. No one knows exactly how the system will change yet, but one thing is certain: financial... [13 Nov 2009]
Proposed Amendments to Regulation S-P Safeguard & Disposal Rules: Risk Mitigation and Compliance Solutions for Organizations Falling Under SEC Rules
White Paper The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) currently has a series of Safeguards and Disposal Rules (Section 30a of Regulation S-P) that requires institutions to adopt written policies and procedures to safeguard... [13 Nov 2009]
A Comprehensive Study of Financial Data Security Breaches in the United States - 2008
White Paper New laws and regulations regarding data security breaches and disclosure laws affect the way in which financial institutions do business. This study provides a review of the scope and impact of data security breaches in... [13 Nov 2009]
In Search of a Silver Bullet for Risk Management
White Paper With government funding of the financial services sector in full swing nearly the world over, all eyes are focused on how financial institutions manage their businesses and control their risks. For the foreseeable... [13 Nov 2009]
Red Flags Rule: The FTC Regulation and Solutions to Prevent Identity Theft
White Paper Under the Rule, financial institutions and creditors with covered accounts must have identity theft prevention programs to identify, detect, and respond to patterns, practices, or specific activities that could indicate... [13 Nov 2009]
Continuous Testing of Production Web Applications
White Paper Web application security is a key top-of-mind concern for general managers, CISO's, CIO's and security staff for businesses ranging from Fortune 100 multinationals to educational institutions. Widespread data breaches... [13 Nov 2009]
Getting the Most Out of Your Firm-Wide Risk Management
White Paper In the light of the Pillar 2 requirements, financial institutions and investment firms are now obliged to strengthen their firmwide Risk Management, in order to foster the development of a robust risk and capital... [13 Nov 2009]
Access Controls for Servers: BoKS Access Control for Servers Feature Overview
White Paper BoKS Access Control for Servers is designed to meet the administrative and security needs of financial institutions, government organizations and global corporations who operate in dynamic, diverse and security-sensitive... [13 Nov 2009]
Implementing PCI Compliance Controls With ScriptLogic
White Paper Several large, well-known institutions and brands have been boldly exposed in the media and pummeled in the financial markets after major data security breaches within their organization were revealed. [13 Nov 2009]
Anti-Money Laundering Advisory Services
White Paper Financial institutions are expected to design and implement effective AML compliance programs that address organizational needs, policies and procedures, transaction monitoring, independent testing of controls, filing of... [13 Nov 2009]
Addressing PCI Compliance Via the Database
White Paper The responsibility to protect cardholder data applies to large and small retailers and also extends to acquiring banks and financial institutions. With the recent changes in the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security... [13 Nov 2009]
Integrated Governance, Risk, and Compliance: Improve Performance and Enhance Productivity in Federal Agencies
White Paper The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is the most recognizable of these initiatives, and it held implications for both public and private institutions to improve oversight for financial management and reporting. [13 Nov 2009]