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- Benefits of Immigration and Work Permit Visa Screening Document Verification Program! - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Muhammad Saad KhanIn order to enter the lucrative immigration destinations like America, Canada, Australia or in European countries or to remain residing there to be eligible for various immigration-related benefits, non-citizens (aliens) and work permit visa applicants goes down on to the dirtier side of the ...
Views: 1345 - Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Versus Business Continuity - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2012 from Cindy HartmanThere is a lot of discussion about the difference between preparing for a disaster so you can recover, and planning to continue to stay in business no matter what causes a business interruption. Many people ask what the difference is. Do they mean the same thing? Isn't the end result the ...
Views: 1099 - The Importance of Investigating Workplace Accidents for Your Business - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Dr Paul ReynekeThe last thing anyone wants or needs is an accident in the workplace, which means putting in place accident prevention measures to ensure that your workplace is as safe as it is reasonably possible to be. However, as we all know, accidents can and do happen and it is the proper investigation of ...
Views: 1354 - How to Avoid Failure In Affiliate Marketing - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from john richardsMany individuals who wish to generate a full-time income online choose affiliate marketing. It is an arrangement that benefits both the merchant and the affiliate, but its success often hinges on the advertising and selling strategies of the affiliate marketer. Additionally, it is a highly ...
Views: 1307 - Important Features to Expect from Your PC Backup Tools - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Matthew BredelPC backup tools today are becoming business necessities rather than luxuries more and more often. But, these tools are not limited for use with online business owners or even brick and mortar business owners. In fact, everyone who uses a computer for any reason at all needs to consider the ...
Views: 965 - Composition along with Painting * Learn your Strategies from the Experts With Online Art Lessons - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from David HartleyPeople which appreciate fine art are usually considerably much more inside beat using the attractiveness with their environment. The color of the sun, the texture a seashell, as well as the spice-colored colour pallette of an autumn landscape can easily supply every day inspiration for you to ...
Views: 920 - Employment Verification – Why Employers Must Do Employment Verification of Overseas Employees! - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Muhammad Saad KhanThe employment verification process is based on employers’ review of documents presented by new employees to prove their identity and work eligibility. However recent studies have shown that document fraud (use of counterfeit documents) and identity fraud (fraudulent use of valid documents or ...
Views: 1540 - How Do I Handle A Client in Crisis? - by Submitted on May 19, 2012 from Caron GoodeMark Brandenberg, who specializes in coaching men, said: Men have trouble asking for help and calling a coach is asking for help. It is a new field and people don’t know much about it. Coaching is good for men because it is in the comfort of home; it is private. However, men don’t call ...
Views: 1214 - Posting Bail to Get Out of Jail! - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Bailisimo BondoBail Bonds Information When a person is arrested for a crime they will typically be allowed to post bail with the court in order to be released from custody pending the outcome of the trial. This is commonly referred to as posting bail, however there are actually a variety of methods to post ...
Views: 950 - The “Science” of Workplace Communication & Performance Management - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Skip WeismanWhen I was in school I did virtually anything I could to avoid science classes. For some reason they didn’t interest me and bored me to death. The interesting thing was as a young boy I was totally enamored with astronauts and the United States efforts to put men on the moon and return them ...
Views: 834 - Comprehensive Background Checks - Getting the Bigger Picture - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Zeus SmithThe Technology Behind the Comprehensive Background Check While your reasons for doing a Comprehensive Background Check may be limitless, your list of legitimate background check businesses to search for one isn't quite as expansive. With one of these background investigations, you are able to ...
Views: 921 - Getting Claims for Botched Surgeries - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Tom GilmourDoctors, nurses and other health care providers are professionals that are licensed to deliver a necessary diagnosis and treatment for the sick and the injured. With a great deal of time and energy invested into education and gaining the experience to be the best in your field of expertise. It ...
Views: 1020 - The European Debt Implosion: Hola Spain - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Jamie BushI expect many of you are hearing about the events in Europe and wondering what the big deal is. There were 2 major events that happened in Europe last week, the French and Greek elections. The socialist parties gained major victories which signaled the end of austerity measures. This spells the ...
Views: 946(1 vote) - Communicate Workplace Hazards-Enterprise Risk Management Software - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Nathaniel ZidWe cannot avoid from threats. Every organization has to face problems and threats.Risks are difficult and are topic to impact any kind of small, technique or large organization. It's essential that organizations continue to determine, observe and control the event of danger within their ...
Views: 711 - New Regulations Driving Changes to Data Management - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABPressure to comply with regulation has always been one of the main drivers of changes in how financial services institutions manage data. And new regulations such as the Dodd-Frank Act, Solvency II, UCITS IV, Basel III, MIFID II and FATCA are proving to do just that. Irrespective of the size of ...
Views: 844 - Impact of Low Quality Reference Data on Bank Processes - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABWhile Basel III, FATCA and the Dodd-Frank Act will see renewed pressure on businesses to ensure high quality of reference data, focusing on satisfying regulator concerns as the sole reason for improving data management and data quality, would be short sighted. High quality reference data is even ...
Views: 1218 - Gaining the Competitive Advantage from Reference Data Management - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABAll organisational data falls into either one of two categories – transactional data and reference data. In the context of regulatory reporting by financial institutions, the importance of transactional data is self-evident. After all, it is actual transactions that are most responsible for ...
Views: 1840 - Efficient Data Warehouse Use through Strategic Data Management - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABIn today’s cut throat world of financial services provision, the ability to rapidly respond to changing market conditions is fundamental. Unfortunately, the need to be first off the blocks can have negative repercussions. And in probably no other area is this more evident than in the ...
Views: 1044 - Data Implications of Basel III on Financial Institutions - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABThere is no question about it – banks will have to spend money if they are to comply with the new regulatory framework defined by Basel III. The all-encompassing nature of Basel III means that virtually no part of the institution will remain unaffected. But none will probably require as much ...
Views: 1138 - Enterprise Risk Management Software - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Nathaniel ZidRisks are expected and are topic to impact any kind of small, medium or large company. It's essential that organizations continue to determine, notice and control the occurrence of danger within their particular organizations. It's also remember that even with the best of risk-based ...
Views: 627 - How to Be Safe From Your Electric Generator - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Max StabfordThere is a lot of debate in engineering circles about who invented the electric generator and when. The prevailing theory is that Michael Faraday invented it in 1831. However, there are some who believe an Italian physicist named Aloisio Galvani conceived of it 41 years prior. Be that as it ...
Views: 780 - Crisis Management 5 Tips for CEOs - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Tom BordonCompanies, big, medium, small or startups, have one thing in common – try as hard as they might, they can be, at any point of time, get hit by a crisis. The crisis or problem can strike at any time, in any form – be it product-related, financial, human resource, public relations, legal, market ...
Views: 2392(1 vote) - Putting Risk Management Vacancies on the Business Agenda - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Stephanie BarnesTo ensure business continuity, there is a need to have the right resources and processes in place. The need to find talented people for risk management vacancies should be a high priority. The lack of suitable resources will pose a serious threat to the seamless running of a business and affects ...
Views: 696 - How To Avoid A Break-In - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Chris JenkinsonAs anyone who has experienced a break-in will know, it can be an incredibly stressful experience. It is not just the loss of or damage to property that is at issue – many people feel personally traumatised at the idea that somebody has invaded their own space. To avoid this happening, and to try ...
Views: 957 - Is Fire Risk Assessment Software a Quicker Solution to Fire Safety? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Adam EngleIf you are currently looking for fire risk assessment solutions for your business's fire safety then you may have looked at risk assessment software. Although it may appear to be a quicker and easier solution you still have to assess your premises by hand as you cannot predict your businesses ...
Views: 789 - The importance of Enterprise Risk Management for your company's growth - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from francesca knapRegulating risk in business takes more than the willingness to expand only when all possible negative repercussions have been considered and avoided. It takes cautious risk assessment that involves research and careful planning. Hiring professional risk management people is one way to ...
Views: 959 - Asset Inventories - 6 Times A Business Owner Benefits - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2012 from Cindy HartmanSmall business owners are known for juggling projects, doing multiple tasks at the same time and rarely having enough time in the day to do everything they know they should do. This results in many items getting placed on a to-do list that rarely receives attention. An asset inventory is one of ...
Views: 882 - Data Management Implications of Solvency II on Asset Managers - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABAs Europe’s largest financial services institutions face a growing number of new or revamped regulations including Basel III, UCITS IV, MIFID II and Solvency II, they are caught in a dilemma. They could create separate data management infrastructure for the different regulations or they could ...
Views: 1009 - Data Extraction for Solvency II Compliance - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABQuality Data Means Quality Decisions Whenever any of us walks into our family doctor’s office for treatment or a routine checkup, one thing we expect is that the historic medical data the doctor possesses on us is complete, accurate and appropriate. If you previously suffered multiple ...
Views: 881 - To Get the Technology for Solvency II Right, Insurers Must First Get Workflows Right - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABSolvency II has 3 pillars - Pillar I that address capital requirements, Pillar II that is focused on workflow, governance and audit, while Pillar 3 details the framework for reporting. Unsurprisingly, Pillar I has attracted the most attention with insurers evaluating their entire business to ...
Views: 658 - Managing the Cost of Solvency II Implementation - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABJust how expensive is Solvency II? Well, if the UK’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) is to be believed, the anticipated cost of new technology and external consultants necessary for compliance is likely to exceed US $3 billion. This is a substantial expense for many European insurance firms ...
Views: 784 - Despite Basel III, Banks must Prepare their Data Infrastructure for More Changes in Future - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABBasel III Not the last Regulation of its Kind Scheduled for implementation between 2013 and 2019, Basel III takes over from its predecessor Basel II. But while the new Basel framework is meant to strengthen the management of international banking risks and thus protect bank’s customers and ...
Views: 1190 - Protect Yourself From Phony Reverse Phone Number Searches - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Zeus SmithThe Dangers of Reverse Phone Number Lookups Harassment and bullying is an increasingly large problem across the United States, but how are you supposed to bring crank callers to justice if they are calling from an unfamiliar number? Fortunately, you can execute a Reverse Phone Number Search, in ...
Views: 794 - Why Investors Use Derivatives for Hedging Currency Risks - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Nelly NanevaAfter the collapse of Bretton Woods system in the early 1970, the exchange rates of major currencies became floating, thus leaving the supply and demand to adjust foreign exchange rates in accordance to their perceived values. The increase in volatility of the exchange rates, together with the ...
Views: 1089 - Basel III –Long Term Strategies versus Stop Gap Data Warehouse and Data Management Solutions - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABNever in the history of banking has the need to have good quality data been as important as it is today. As the after effects of the 2007-2009 global financial crisis linger on, ever fewer funding sources and an increasing pressure on financial institutions to deliver a respectable return to ...
Views: 1113 - Basel II and III lessons for Solvency II Compliance - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABIn Solvency II, supervisors will not just be asking insurance companies operating in the European Union to submit new figures for the SCR (Solvency Capital Requirement). Instead, regulators are likely to pose probing questions that allow for the interrogation of report data. For instance, ...
Views: 953 - Solvency II and its Effect on the Enterprise Risk Engine and Data warehouse - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABA strenuous regulation Regulatory compliance costs money and may disruptively alter the business environment. Recent statements from a senior official of the United Kingdom’s financial services regulator and from the chief executive of the UK’s largest insurer gave impetus to this assertion – ...
Views: 792 - MiFID II, UCITS IV, Dodd Frank and Basel III Driving a Rethink of Massive Data Management - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABAs Basel III, MiFID II, UCITS IV and the Dodd Frank Act are finalised and/or come into force, ever higher data requirements have been thrust on financial institutions that require them to meticulously track the origin of data, its transformation over time and the persons or processes responsible ...
Views: 2417 - Fixing Business Processes with Basel III and Other Emerging Risk Management Regulations - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABThe most heavily regulated industry? Because of the critical role it plays in the economy, the banking sector has always been the most regulated in any country. One need only look at any major economic crisis over the past century to see that the banking industry has always been at the heart ...
Views: 1378 - Worth Of CCTV Cameras - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Micko StojanovicCCTV or closed-circuit television is the gadget used for watching over a place or humans for protection purposes. The locations where there is high motion of people making it hard for a human security guard to observe all the humans at a time, CCTV is the most appropriate. Such places are more ...
Views: 1319 - Why Solopreneurs Need A Plan B - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Michelle Gutierrezling any pitfalls that come your way as a solopreneur... Let’s face it: life happens. You can never plan for that unexpected car accident or taking care of someone who is seriously ill (maybe even yourself!). One of the best things you can do, as a solopreneur is to have someone you can entrust ...
Views: 1043 - Implications of MIFID II on Financial Technology Infrastructure and Data Warehouses - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABWhile implementation is not likely until 2014 or 2015, the repercussions of MIFID II are already eliciting mixed reactions from market players. Some industry regulators such as the UK’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) has already expressed concerns on substantial liquidity withdrawal from the ...
Views: 1636 - Solvency II Group Supervision Implications on Data Warehouse Management - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABSolvency II has streamlined regulatory reporting for multi-national and/or multi-subsidiary financial services companies with an insurance arm doing business in the European Economic Area (European Union plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein). Activities of the different businesses, ...
Views: 1088 - Anticipated Fund Manager Re-Alignment Following UCITS IV Implementation - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABWith the coming into effect of UCITS IV (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) in July 2011, one thing is for sure – fund managers in the European Union have had to evolve with the fast changing regulatory environment. And if past respect for UCITS funds in other ...
Views: 1095 - Three Steps To Setting Out a Basel III-Ready Data Warehouse - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABLots and Lots of Data To better appreciate the magnitude of the challenge that lies ahead for banks with the coming into effect of Basel 3, let's place it in its proper context. First the financial services industry holds enormous amounts of data - probably more than any other sector of ...
Views: 1949 - small business insurance - basic principles - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Peter MainArranging insurance for a small business can be a highly complex undertaking, and may require a considerable amount of thought and planning. Small business insurance is not like most other forms of insurance. If you are looking to insure your home or your car, then there is something ...
Views: 643 - Enterprise Risk Management in the Banking Industry - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from daxen stewartAfter the financial collapse in 2008 that was marked by the demise of some of the oldest financial firms in the banking industry, enterprise risk management has become a regulatory concern as well as a business concern. Assuring that the institutions which form the backbone of the country's ...
Views: 765 - Risk Management for Sales People - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Linda KesterMy friend Ted sells marine forklifts. He and his boss recently went to a marina to close a large transaction. Ted looked around the marina and said to the customer “I’m not going to sell you this lift.” Both Ted’s boss and his customer were stunned. He followed up with “You would really grow ...
Views: 1529 - Want A Risk Management Consultant? - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Kirsten GrossAssessing the safety of your property is the hallmark of the services offered by risk management consultants. Risk management is a concerted effort by a team of experts to reduce uncertainty in any business. Risk management is typically the procedure of evaluating the risks involved in a certain ...
Views: 686 - Risk Management Policy - Proactive Framework - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Christopher SheppardRisk exists in the operations and decisions of almost all organizations. Organizations of all shapes and sizes can benefit from undertaking systematic risk management processes, including governments, professional associations, and charities. This Hub will focus on profit-driven businesses and ...
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