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Information Technology Risk: Payment Systems and Operations

16 May 2018
High volume and payment system transactions generate operational risks. This presentation tackles internal control processes that can effectively cover products, activities, processes, and systems for operational risk.

Information Technology Risk Supervision

15 May 2018
Any information technology (IT) risk is expansive, dynamic, and challenging. This presentation tackles the scope of an IT examination and describes the IT rating framework deemed relevant to IT supervisors.

Information Technology and Business Risk

15 May 2018
Business strategies can increase information technology (IT) risk. Learn how to reduce such a risk by getting familiar with major IT initiatives such as cloud computing, mobile banking, and cybersecurity that could be integrated into an institution’s business strategy.

Information Technology Risk: Cloud Computing

15 May 2018
Cloud computing has become more popular in many industries, including finance sector. This technology enables easier access and retrieval of data, but it can post threats as well. Learn about the risks and opportunities related to cloud computing in the context of the finance sector.

Universal Opportunities and Challenges of Internal Auditing in the Banking Industry

12 May 2018
Banks now mostly rely on audit and risk committees to help comply with fiduciary responsibilities and provide protection against lawsuits and regulatory actions. This presentation gives an overview of the opportunities and challenges of internal auditing in the banking industry.

Cyber Security

11 May 2018
Threats to cyber security and safety come in different forms and places. Most cyber security breaches are perpetrated by outsiders who hack through your systems using weak or stolen passwords or through malware. They compromise your data, your servers, even your customers. 73% of cyber security…

Smart Grid Methodologies and Models to Address Affordability, Sustainability, and System Reliability and Resilience

4 April 2018
What are the tools necessary to develop pathways to facilitate an orderly transition from the old grid to smarter grids and low-carbon systems? How can models be designed to address affordability, sustainability, and system reliability? System resilience to extreme weather conditions is also an…

Blockchain Technology and its Potential in Global Development

5 March 2018
Blockchain, simply put, is a technology that lets a group of people keep a shared record of events and transactions. It is also known as Shared Ledger Technology (SLT), where a digital ledger is distributed to all participants in a network for recording and validation of transactions. This…

Blockchain at the Border: An Exploration

2 March 2018
Can blockchain simplify the business environment for export? Can blockchain increase access to finance? Learn about the blockchain pilot project implemented by the World Bank for small- and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurs in Viet Nam.

Strategies for Improved Property Tax Performance in Developing Countries

23 February 2018
Explore the possible strategies that countries can engage to improve the revenue performance of property taxes. To achieve a successful property tax reform, countries should adopt a comprehensive approach that includes appropriate evidence-based analysis, adequate focus on both policy and…