The banking industry has undergone a revolutionary transformation in recent years, emerging as a dynamic force that is more inclusive, agile, customer-centric, and transparent than ever before. 

The future of the industry looks exceptionally promising. The rise of non-traditional players, the relentless pace of digital innovation, and strategic government initiatives to drive financial inclusion and boost digital payments are all set to reshape the financial landscape, creating unparalleled growth opportunities and new frontiers for success.

At Grant Thornton Bharat, our Banking team combines industry knowledge and experience with strategic insights to help our clients succeed. With expertise from seasoned banking professionals and former senior regulators, we provide sustainable, forward-thinking solutions that help banks overcome today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow.

Our solutions

Leveraging our expertise and strong ties with regulatory bodies, we assist organisations in enhancing their compliance culture. Our comprehensive compliance solutions include risk assessment, programme implementation, and activity monitoring.

Specialising in various models (specialised reviews, managed services, and retainership), we offer quantitative, qualitative, and governance solutions for internal control and financial controls.

Our offerings cover a wide range of comprehensive governance solutions, including internal audits, process reviews, ICOFR/IFC development and assessments, SOX audits, SOP development, and specialised risk management reviews focusing on ERM and model validation.

Facilitating banks in their transformation and growth journey through digital advancements, we enhance overall customer experience. Our solutions cover onboarding, digital lending, core banking, neo banking, fintech integrations, and credit monitoring solutions.

Utilising advanced Regtech solutions like Axiom, Workiva, and OFSAA for large banking clients globally. Our system ensures seamless regulatory and legal entity reporting, covering FTP, liquidity, and compliance with IFRS (9, 16, 17, etc.).

Conducting advanced analytics on high-risk areas susceptible to fraud using over 100+ industry-specific fraud indicators. We deploy enhanced investigation procedures in response to triggers identified during the analytics process.

We assist organisations in identifying whether heightened delinquency in a product portfolio stems from business reasons or fraud-related elements.

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    ECL AssessPro

    ECL AssessPro

    ECL Model Maturity Assessment Tool from Grant Thornton Bharat

      An Australian mutual bank

      An Australian mutual bank

      1.
      Problem Statement
      The client needed assistance in creating an ECL model based on their internal data while keeping their current system intact.
      2.
      Our solution
      We developed an AASB 9 (IFRS 9) compliant ECL model tailored to the client's needs, drawing on our extensive expertise in ECL risk parameters.
      3.
      Impact
      Our approach ensured the model was constructed within the existing system's capabilities while adhering to local regulations and financial reporting standards.
      A leading bank headquartered in the UAE

      A leading bank headquartered in the UAE

      1.
      Challenge
      The client sought to assess and enhance their information security governance framework, conduct a bank-wide risk assessment for information security, and increase awareness across the organisation.
      2.
      Our solution
      We deployed two teams to address these requirements. One team refined the existing information security governance framework and documentation to align with ISO 27001, NIST, and UAE IA standards, as well as industry best practices.
      3.
      Impact
      Our comprehensive review of the information security framework bolstered the bank's security posture. The risk assessment program not only raised awareness but also identified key risk themes.