“Learn everyday, especially from the experiences of others. It is cheaper’… Jim Bogle
Dear Reader, I hope my last article refreshed your memory of some basic banking concepts which can never be replaced or done away with. The fraud case involving the American banking officer happened in a traditional...
“You can’t reach for anything new if your hands are still full of yesterday’s junk”… Louise Smith
A workplace Huddle is more than just a staff meeting. It is a regular discussion in which attendees address key performance indicators and areas of improvement. These meetings can take place daily or...
…the risk manager
“Being honest may not get you a lot of friends, but it'll always get you the right ones”
Dear Readers, this week, we shall move on to another role within the banking industry, which is very complex and yet very reliable if the role is well appreciated…..THE RISK...
– a good risk management strategy
“Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” – Joshua J. Marine
Dear readers, last week I shared titbits on how morning huddles can be utilized effectively as a risk management tool. Before I continue, I wish to reiterate...
(recruitment and induction)
“It is only as we develop others that we permanently succeed”
Dear readers, last week I refreshed the topic of preventing internal fraud in banks through effective induction programmes for new entrants. In addition, there is a need for existing staff to be refreshed regularly while coaching and...
The ultimate dream of every financial institution is to climb the global corporate ladder to be one of the best if not the best already. To achieve this, there is a need for the banks’ strategic plans to include a more balanced risk management approach to secure the bottom-line...
“God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other, passing on to others God’s many kinds of blessings” 1 Peter 4:10
Hello dear Readers, I hope you had a good week and your risk thermometers did not reach the danger zone....