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Written by Moh Heng Goh | Dec 3, 2025 6:21:57 AM

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In the ever-evolving landscape of operational resilience, identifying severe yet plausible scenarios is crucial to ensure the stability and compliance of critical business services.

For Metrobank's CBS-11 Regulatory and Compliance Reporting, these scenarios reflect potential disruptions that could significantly impact the organisation’s ability to meet regulatory requirements, impacting both operational continuity and compliance posture.

Here’s the table format for the "Severe but Plausible Scenarios" for each process within CBS-11 Regulatory and Compliance Reporting:

Table P5: Identify Severe but Plausible Scenarios for CBS-11
 
 
 

Sub-CBS Code

Sub-CBS

Severe but Plausible Scenario

Impact/Effect

Proactive Risk Management Action

11.1

Regulatory Reporting Framework

Cyberattack targeting reporting systems

Loss of regulatory reporting capability; potential non-compliance and penalties.

Regular updates and patching of reporting systems; robust cybersecurity measures; staff training on data security.

11.2

Compliance Monitoring and Auditing

Inability to access regulatory data due to a system failure

Failure to monitor compliance effectively, reputational damage, and fines.

Implementation of redundant systems; cloud backups for regulatory data; continuous monitoring of compliance status.

11.3

Submission of Regulatory Reports

Misreporting due to human error or system malfunction

Legal consequences, potential regulatory fines, and operational delays.

Automating report generation with validation checks, regular staff training, and clear guidelines.

11.4

Risk Assessment and Mitigation in Reporting

Data corruption or loss during risk assessment

Inaccurate risk reports lead to poor mitigation strategies and compliance issues.

Implementing integrity checks and encryption for data, and frequent data backups.

11.5

Reporting Systems and Technology

System downtime due to a DDoS attack or software failure

Interruptions in the reporting process; inability to meet regulatory deadlines.

Development of a disaster recovery plan and system failover capabilities; regular testing of business continuity protocols.

   

 

Identifying severe but plausible scenarios for CBS-11 Regulatory and Compliance Reporting helps establish the groundwork for robust risk management strategies.

By considering these potential disruptions and proactively implementing risk mitigation actions, Metrobank can enhance its operational resilience, safeguard regulatory compliance, and reduce the potential for severe impacts.

 

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