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Top 10 Risks Facing Financial Institutions in 2023

A recent report from Aon highlights the top 10 risks facing financial institutions in 2023, based on a survey of over 1,000 respondents across various industries. The report provides valuable insights into the key risks and recommendations for mitigation.

Top 10 Risks

Here are the top 10 risks facing financial institutions in 2023:

  • Cyber Attack or Data Breach: A rapidly evolving, complex exposure that requires holistic ownership and understanding.
  • Regulatory or Legislative Changes: Financial institutions must stay up-to-date with changing regulations to avoid non-compliance.
  • Failure to Attract or Retain Top Talent: Emerging technologies and an aging workforce mean that attracting younger workers with necessary skills will be critical for growth.
  • Economic Slowdown or Slow Recovery: Financial institutions must be prepared for economic uncertainty.
  • Artificial Intelligence: The increasing use of AI in financial services brings new risks, such as bias and data quality issues.
  • Cash Flow or Liquidity Risk: Financial institutions must manage their cash flow effectively to avoid liquidity crises.
  • Failure to Innovate or Meet Customer Needs: Staying ahead of the curve is crucial in a rapidly changing market.
  • Asset Price Volatility: Financial institutions must be prepared for fluctuations in asset prices.
  • Interest Rate Fluctuation: Changes in interest rates can have significant impacts on financial institutions’ profitability.
  • Tech or System Failure: Technical issues can lead to significant losses and damage to reputation.

Key Statistics

  • 26% of financial institutions suffered a loss due to these risks in the past year.
  • 60% of financial institutions have plans in place to respond to these risks.

Future Risks

The report predicts that failure to attract or retain top talent will rise to third place as a concern for financial institutions. Emerging technologies and an aging workforce mean that attracting younger workers with necessary skills will be critical for growth.

Recommendations

  • Address Cyber Risk Holistically: Invest in training, communication, and reskilling to address cyber risk.
  • Integrate Loss Quantification, Scenario Analysis, and Insurance Optimization: Across top operational risks.
  • Improve ESG Quantification: With data and modeling to avoid misrepresentation.
  • Address Workforce Resilience: Through a strong EVP that balances pay with other benefits.