Financial Services Advisory

The management of the financial risks an organisation is exposed has not only become a critically important aspect, but is also an increasingly complex and difficult area to control. Financial markets worldwide are in turmoil and organisations are exposed to volatility levels never experienced before. Truly understanding the risks to which the organisation is exposed and being able to measure and control these risks will ensure survival in these unpredictable times.

In addition, the various accounting standards to which companies are required to adhere can prove to be complex and problematic to apply.

Our Financial Risk Services division can assist your business to cope with these risk management challenges, as well as compliance complexities. Our professionals have the specialised skills and experience required to offer services that provide real benefits to your risk management and financial reporting function.

How can Financial Risk Services assist?

Our professionals can assist you in the following areas:

  • Financial risk consulting services, including financial risk management frameworks covering market risk, credit risk, operational risk, liquidity risk and interest rate risk
  • Treasury management , which includes compliance reviews, review and assistance with policies and procedures, asset/liability management reviews as well as pre- and post system implementation reviews
  • Risk management within the Agricultural sector, specifically policies and procedures for the pricing of commodities on Safex and OTC markets
  • Basel II compliance : Review and advice on an organisation’s framework, compliance with requirements (BASEL II and Regulatory), assistance with self assessment of implementation plans and validation of risk models
  • Financial instrument valuation and reporting : Assist organisations to comply with the accounting standards IAS 39, IAS 32, IFRS 2 and IFRS 7 . This includes development of IAS 39 -compliant hedging and accounting policies, valuation of financial instruments, share-based payment transactions and BEE transactions, sensitivity analyses, and financial instrument model validation and review

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