Risk, Reward, and the Future of Governance

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As financial services face an increasingly volatile digital landscape, risk management teams must balance innovation with control. The key lies in leveraging emerging technologies like AI while ensuring governance frameworks stay agile to manage emerging risks such as cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.

Feb 25, 2025

Sean Titley, former Director of Enterprise, Operational and Model Risk, Metro Bank (UK)

Tags: AI and Technology (including Fintech)

Risk, Reward, and the Future of Governance

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Rapid technological advances require a proactive approach to risk management, integrating emerging tools like AI and blockchain into existing frameworks.
Organizations must balance innovation with control, ensuring governance structures can handle fast-evolving risks while maintaining oversight.
Risk management now needs to be continuous, with real-time monitoring and data-driven insights replacing outdated annual assessments.
A cultural shift in risk management is essential, where risk teams act as enablers of business growth rather than blockers of innovation.