In this episode of the IIF Global Regulatory Update Podcast, Martin Boer, General Manager and Chief Representative, Europe, speaks with EY global financial practice leaders - Tom Campanile, Global and Americas Financial Services Risk Consulting Leader, Chris Woolard, Chair of the Global Regulatory Network, and Jim Barkley, Americas Banking and Capital Markets Enterprise Protection Lead - about the findings of the 15th Annual EY/IIF Global Bank Risk Management Survey - Shifting Priorities: CRO Agendas in a Time of Uncertainty and Innovation. 

Drawing on the survey’s latest results, the discussion explores how banks are navigating an environment characterized by persistent volatility, regulatory complexity, and a widening mix of financial, operational, technological, and geopolitical risks. The guests reflect on how the role of the CRO has evolved over the past decade, the growing tension between resilience and competitiveness, and why risks such as operational resilience, cyber risk, and geopolitical uncertainty continue to feature prominently year after year. They also examine whether banks are becoming more effective at prioritizing among multiple risks—or still reacting to the latest shock.

The conversation further addresses the gap between strong frameworks and real‑world outcomes, including where banks may be overestimating their maturity in areas such as data, third‑party risk, and crisis response. Tom, Chris, and Jim discuss how institutions can move beyond a compliance‑driven mindset, whether existing supervisory tools are fit for today’s uncertainty, and what risk capabilities CEOs should be investing in now to remain resilient over the next three to five years. The episode concludes with reflections on what success should look like as global bank risk management approaches the next decade.

Episode ID: 1000760668228

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Release Date: 10/04/2026, 14:00:00