There are new risks that might evade detection by the current risk management machine learning models used in financial institutions. I wanted to share some interesting observations that could impact risk in credit card portfolios. Florida is a state dominated by small business services. All small businesses rely to some degree on credit cards for… Read More
I have attached copy of my November 11, 2016 blog that appeared on LinkedIn. At that time, I disagreed with the solution proposed by John Stumpf (CEO) and the Board of Directors of Wells Fargo. Their initial solution was to discontinue the sales incentive goals. If you remember the slogan, “Eight is great.” This referred… Read More
The US wakes up the first Monday after the catastrophic Houston flooding and risk managers will face questions on how to act. The phrase “Think Globally, Act Locally” rings true as most of the risk management actions will be locally focused in the Gulf Coast, but the negative impact on asset valuations will be felt… Read More
The US wakes up the first Monday after the catastrophic Houston flooding and the country is a bit poorer today. Hurricane Harvey should have a negative impact on both the bond and equity markets, given the broad impact to business and consumers and the potential for increased government borrowing against a pending debt ceiling limit. I… Read More
Bob Phelan Financial Risk / Asset Management / Advisor One advantage of a long career in one business function is the ability to provide perspective on how the function has evolved. This year, I have taken the time to explore risk management options in different industries, evaluated the risk needs of corporate boards, and identified… Read More
Broadband is the best choice in Final Four against Facebook, Alphabet, Microsoft #FCC, #FTC,#BigData, #Privacy A poem to research the impact of changing referees has on the investments game as the opportunity for high dividends and a higher foothold in BigData Marketing Competition. Wake now! what light through FCC window breaks? It is Ajit… Read More
Article Topics: How is data driving innovation and fueling the Fintech space? What Risk Managers and Board Directors should worry about? Blog Author Email: bphelan@riskdirector.com LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-phelan Date: March 5, 2017 How is data driving innovation and fueling the Fintech space? The regulatory requirements for financial institutions requires a strict 3rd party… Read More
Blog Author Email: bphelan@riskdirector.com LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-phelan Date: March 5, 2017 During my 16 years at American Express, I was called upon to provide employee engagement and levity for the opening presentation at Town Halls. Working with employees at all levels, we would develop a communication strategy that aligned with the key messages of… Read More
Blog Author Email: bphelan@riskdirector.com LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-phelan Date: February 9, 2017 Assessing risk strategies against a new Installment Loan product from Goldman Sachs How should risk management assess risk strategies for new competitive products? I will suggest some approaches in this blog. It’s been roughly 3 months since the full launch of the Goldman Sachs… Read More
I am quite sure that most large financial institutions have reviewed the largest sales incentive plans to ensure that they address employee conduct as well as protect the customer during the sales process. In my prior corporate roles (please review my resume link: hyperlink), I developed principles and processes for establishing risk-balanced goals. My view… Read More