Capital Markets School - October 2023

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Capital Markets School The Lines of Defense & Independent Review

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The Lines of Defense Banks should prepare a risk management framework (RMF) in order to establish clear lines of responsibility in overseeing the multitude of risks. The Board of Directors (Board) is usually the ultimate owner and overseer of risk management. The RMF includes three mutually supportive lines of defense:

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