Do operational risk and corporate governance affect the banking industry of Pakistan?

Purpose Due to increase in operational risk, banks are facing huge losses. In order to avoid losses, banks need to manage operational risk. This study aims to analyze the impact of operational risk management (ORM) processes, which include identification, assessment, analysis, monitoring and control...

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Published in:Review of economics & political science : REPS Vol. 7; no. 2; pp. 108 - 123
Main Authors: Altaf, Komal, Ayub, Huma, Shabbir, Malik Shahzad, Usman, Muhammad
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Giza Emerald Group Publishing Limited 28-03-2022
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Summary:Purpose Due to increase in operational risk, banks are facing huge losses. In order to avoid losses, banks need to manage operational risk. This study aims to analyze the impact of operational risk management (ORM) processes, which include identification, assessment, analysis, monitoring and control in the presence of corporate governance (CG) that can also contribute to effective ORM practices. Design/methodology/approach Operational risk management processes are used to manage operational risk along with CG. Primary data are collected through questionnaire from (167) operational risk managers of commercial banks. Multiple linear regressions has been run to analyze the data. Findings Results indicate significant impact of CG and operational risk identification (ORI), monitoring and control on ORM practices in commercial banks of Pakistan. Originality/value The study suggests policy makers to improve the ORM framework by CG. Beside this, in order to lessen operational risk, proper identification, monitoring and control of operational risk could also contribute.
ISSN:2356-9980
2631-3561
DOI:10.1108/REPS-12-2019-0156