In the context of Metrobank's operational resilience framework, establishing appropriate impact tolerances for its critical business services (CBS), specifically for CBS-5 Loan and Credit Services, is essential to ensure the continued availability and stability of the bank's financial operations.
Impact tolerance refers to the maximum amount of disruption or loss of service that can be tolerated without significantly affecting the bank's ability to meet its objectives or comply with regulatory requirements.
For Metrobank, CBS-5 encompasses a range of loan and credit-related services, including retail loan origination and assessment, as well as loan portfolio analytics and strategy.
These services are critical not only for the bank’s profitability but also for maintaining its reputation and meeting its regulatory obligations.
Mapping out impact tolerances for each sub-service ensures that Metrobank is prepared to withstand disruptions and recover swiftly, thereby minimising customer impact and regulatory consequences.
The following table presents the detailed impact tolerances for each sub-CBS of CBS-5 Loan and Credit Services, as aligned with regulatory guidelines and operational resilience standards.
The key elements include maximum tolerable downtime (MTD), maximum tolerable data loss (MTDL), and assessments of customer and regulatory impact.
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Sub-CBS Code |
Sub-CBS |
Maximum Tolerable Downtime (MTD) |
Maximum Tolerable Data Loss (MTDL) |
Customer Impact |
Regulatory Impact |
Impact Type |
Current Resilience Status |
Action Required |
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5.1 |
Retail Loan Origination and Assessment |
4 hours |
1% |
Delay in loan approval and disbursement. |
Delay in compliance reporting to regulators. |
Moderate Impact |
Resilient |
Enhance process automation and backup systems. |
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5.2 |
Corporate and Commercial Credit Underwriting |
6 hours |
2% |
Disruption in corporate loan processing. |
Potential delay in corporate loan reporting. |
High Impact |
Partial Resilience |
Review underwriting tools and upgrade systems. |
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5.3 |
SME Financing and Credit Processing |
4 hours |
1% |
Small businesses may experience loan delays. |
Risk of non-compliance with SME lending norms. |
Moderate Impact |
Resilient |
Strengthen system redundancy for SME loans. |
|
5.4 |
Credit Approval and Sanctioning |
3 hours |
0.5% |
Short delay in loan approval for customers. |
Minor risk to regulatory deadlines. |
Low Impact |
Resilient |
Implement faster data synchronization. |
|
5.5 |
Loan Documentation and Contract Execution |
8 hours |
2% |
Loan disbursement delayed; customer frustration. |
Risk of missing contract deadlines. |
High Impact |
Partial Resilience |
Digitalize and automate documentation process. |
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5.6 |
Collateral Management and Security Registration |
6 hours |
1% |
Risk of delayed collateral registration. |
Regulatory non-compliance due to late registration. |
High Impact |
Resilient |
Improve digital asset tracking and security. |
|
5.7 |
Loan Disbursement and Account Setup |
4 hours |
0.5% |
Delay in loan disbursement and account creation. |
Delayed regulatory reporting for disbursed loans. |
Moderate Impact |
Resilient |
Enhance automated disbursement systems. |
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5.8 |
Loan Servicing and Customer Support |
6 hours |
1% |
Temporary disruption in customer loan support. |
Risk of violating customer service regulations. |
Moderate Impact |
Resilient |
Improve customer service automation and support. |
|
5.9 |
Credit Monitoring and Risk Review |
8 hours |
2% |
Temporary loss of loan risk monitoring. |
Delay in risk assessment reporting. |
High Impact |
Partial Resilience |
Strengthen data analytics for real-time monitoring. |
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5.10 |
Collections and Delinquency Management |
6 hours |
1% |
Potential delays in collection activities. |
Possible non-compliance with collection laws. |
High Impact |
Resilient |
Implement AI for improved collections efficiency. |
|
5.11 |
Regulatory Reporting and Compliance |
12 hours |
0% |
Potential fines due to delayed regulatory filings. |
Major regulatory non-compliance risk. |
Severe Impact |
Resilient |
Strengthen compliance reporting infrastructure. |
|
5.12 |
Loan Portfolio Analytics and Strategy |
4 hours |
0.5% |
Minor delay in portfolio strategy decisions. |
Minor impact on strategic compliance. |
Low Impact |
Resilient |
Improve system speed for analytics and strategy. |
Establishing appropriate impact tolerances for CBS-5 Loan and Credit Services ensures that Metrobank remains resilient in the face of disruptions.
By understanding the maximum tolerable downtime and data loss for each sub-CBS, Metrobank can prioritize recovery efforts, mitigate customer impact, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
While most sub-CBS show strong resilience, there are areas where further improvements can be made, especially in processes such as loan documentation, collateral management, and credit monitoring.
Proactively enhancing automation, system redundancy, and data security will be key to mitigating potential risks and ensuring that Metrobank’s loan and credit services continue to operate efficiently even during adverse events.
By setting clear impact tolerances, Metrobank is reinforcing its operational resilience framework, ensuring business continuity and maintaining the trust of its customers and regulatory bodies.
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