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Ensuring Financial Stability
Through Effective
Organization of Risk
Management in
Commercial Banks
Tursunov Ilhom Toirovich
Independent Researcher at the Banking and Finance Academy of the
Republic of Uzbekistan
Abstract:
This article discusses the economic nature of
risks in commercial banks, the reasons for their
emergence, and their consequences. It presents the
views of economists on the economic content of risks in
commercial banks. The types of banking risks and the
organizational structure of their management are
elaborated. Proposals for improving the risk
management mechanism in commercial banks have
been developed.
Keywords:
Commercial banks, risks, currency, credit,
interest rate, investment, securities, national economy,
financial instruments.
Introduction:
In the context of modern market
relations, commercial banks occupy a significant
position as leading components of the economy and
play a crucial role in implementing the state’s monetary
and credit policies. By regulating the movement of
capital flows, commercial banks contribute to the
effective use of financial resources in society.
It is well known that commercial banks operate under
high-risk conditions. Typically, banks exposed to high
levels of risk are believed to have the potential to
generate higher profits. Evaluating the performance of
commercial banks is one of the complex tasks. Effective
risk management is essential for ensuring the long-term
success and stability of a bank.
It should be noted that in recent years, numerous
reforms have been implemented in the banking practice
of our country to improve the scientific and practical
aspects of risk management in commercial banks. This
has led to the development of specific mechanisms for
managing risks in commercial banks.
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In particular, the “Development Strategy of New
Uzbekistan for 2022
–2026” identifies ensuring
financial stability in the banking system as a priority
task. With the support of the International Monetary
Fund, practical measures are being taken to develop
stress test models aimed at identifying potential
threats in the economy and assessing their impact on
the stability of the banking system. Accordingly, the
Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan adopted
Resolution No. 4/11 on March 7, 2023, which approved
the “Regulations on Requirements for the Risk
Management System of Banks and Banking Groups.”
This Regulation outlines the requirements for the risk
management systems of banks and banking groups.
Clearly, the development of risk management
mechanisms in commercial banks based on
international best practices is among the urgent issues.
Commercial banks use various tools and methods to
manage risks, including risk assessment, risk mitigation
strategies, risk monitoring, and reporting. By
identifying
potential
risks
and
implementing
appropriate controls, commercial banks can reduce
the likelihood of adverse events affecting their
financial operations.
Poor risk management can result in financial losses,
reputational damage, regulatory sanctions, and even
bank failure. Therefore, it is essential for commercial
banks to have robust risk management systems in
place to protect stakeholders and ensure their ongoing
success.
LITERATURE REVIEW
Numerous studies by domestic and foreign economists
have been conducted on risk management in
commercial banks. These studies cover the economic
essence of financial risks, the reasons for their
occurrence, and their impact on the financial stability
of commercial banks.
The growing uncertainty of the economic environment
has increased the relevance of risk management in the
banking sector. Although the role of banks in national
development is growing, these financial institutions
are increasingly exposed to various risks. Risk
management is considered a key factor determining
the success or failure of any financial institution.
Liberalization, globalization, and rapid technological
advancement
have
created
new
business
opportunities but have also led to more complex and
diverse risks compared to the past. Identifying,
evaluating, and controlling risks have never been more
critical in corporate and strategic management.
Financial risks
—
particularly for companies listed on
stock exchanges whose value depends on market
conditions
—
remain one of the major issues faced by
companies. The main types of risks common to all
companies include liquidity, credit, market, and other
non-financial risks.
Financial risks for commercial banks typically involve
unexpected changes or fluctuations in profit. According
to international practice, there are many types of
financial risks in banking, all of which negatively impact
the bank’s financial performance.
The term “financial risk” is a general concept that
includes various risks related to financing, including
financial operations associated with corporate default
risks. These risks mainly arise from the volatility of
assets and the potential decline in the stock market,
often linked to debt obligations and imbalances
between current assets and liabilities.
The impact of credit risks in commercial banks exceeds
that of other types of risks. This is due to the high
proportion of loans in the total assets of commercial
banks; the non-repayment of issued loans reduces bank
liquidity; and the untimely and incomplete repayment
of loans leads to a decrease in interest income, which
negatively affects the financial stability of banks.
The risk management strategy should align with the
company’s development strategy. It should support the
company’s mission and vision and reflect its core values
and risk appetite. If not, banks may fail to achieve their
mission and vision. A misaligned strategy increases risk
for stakeholders as it may impact the company’s value
and reputation.
To evaluate and reduce the impact of risks on bank
income, it is essential to classify risks based on different
criteria. Systematizing risks based on characteristics and
indicators, and grouping them into common categories,
depends on the motivation of the subject managing the
risk.
In our opinion, managing financial risks in banks is a
complex activity associated with the multifaceted
nature and manifestation of financial risks, which often
have diverse and even contradictory foundations.
The above definitions by economists indicate that
financial risks in commercial banking are objective
realities, with more types of risks found here than in
other financial institutions. One of the main tasks in
managing financial risks in commercial banks is to
analyze the causes and factors of risks systematically
and to develop measures aimed at minimizing their
effects.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
During the scientific research, logical and structural
analysis, mutual and comparative comparison,
generalization, grouping, abstract-logical thinking, and
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prospective forecasting methods were effectively
used.
ANALYSIS AND RESULTS
The financial stability and long-term success of
commercial banks directly depend on the effective risk
management
system.
To
ensure
effective
management of banking risks, it is appropriate to
identify the factors influencing risks.
Generally, risks can be divided into external and
internal types based on their sources. The risk
management process includes the development of
strategy and tactics. The strategy aims to identify ways
to achieve set goals and involves long-term forecasting
and strategic planning of risks.
When selecting a risk management strategy, it is
necessary to ensure the continuity of bank operations
and strike an optimal balance between the level of risk
taken and profitability. Based on the strategy, a risk
management tactic is developed, including specific
methods and tools to achieve the defined goals.
The main goal of developing risk management tactics in
banks is to select the most optimal decisions without
contradicting the strategy, and to apply the most
effective management methods under current
conditions to reduce the level of risk.
There are various types of risks in commercial banks,
each differing in terms of management and approach
(Table 1).
Table 1
Types of Risks in Commercial Banks and Their Management Strategies
Risk type
Description
Potential consequences
Detection
method
Management strategy
Credit risk
Non-fulfillment of credit
obligations by borrowers
Loss of assets, reduced
interest income
Credit
rating,
analytical
modeling
Credit
scoring,
underwriting,
portfolio diversification
Liquidity risk
The risk of the bank's
inability to meet its
short-term obligations
Loss of investor and
customer confidence in
the bank, penalties
Liquidity
indicators, stress
tests
Cash flow planning, maintaining
the level of liquid assets
Market risk
Changes in interest rates,
exchange rates, or prices
of financial assets
Reduced net profit, loss
of capital
VAR, sensitivity
analysis
Hedging, setting limits
Operational
risk
Errors
in
internal
corporate
governance
processes, personnel, or
systems
Fines, damage to image Audit, security
monitoring
Standard
operations,
technological security
Legal
and
compliance
risk
Non-compliance
with
legal requirements
Fines,
license
revocation
Compliance
control, audit
Improving the activities of the
legal
department,
organizing
additional training seminars for
employees
Strategic risk
Incorrect choice of bank
strategy
Reduced market share,
lost opportunities
SWOT analysis,
market
monitoring
Strategic
planning,
competitiveness analysis
It is essential to take into account all classification
aspects of risks when managing financial risks. For
example, credit risk is one of the most common types
of risks in banking operations, and its management
requires a systematic assessment of borrowers'
financial standing, stability, and credit history. At the
same time, liquidity risk reflects a bank's ability to meet
its obligations in a timely manner. To prevent this risk,
banks must pay special attention to reserve policy and
contingency planning. Market risk arises due to global
and national economic factors, and to mitigate this
type of risk, banks extensively use derivative
instruments and hedging practices.
Operational risks are especially relevant in the current
context of growing digital banking services and can be
addressed by strengthening technological security and
internal control mechanisms. Legal and strategic risks,
on the other hand, are among the factors that affect the
long-term sustainable development of banking
activities. To prevent such risks, it is necessary to
conduct market monitoring, competitor analysis, and
strategic planning.
In risk management systems, it is advisable to
distinguish
three
main
stages:
risk
analysis
(identification
and
assessment),
risk
control
(monitoring), and risk mitigation (neutralization).
During the risk analysis stage, processes of identifying
and assessing risks are carried out. At this stage, the
factors influencing the risk level are identified, along
with the circumstances that increase or decrease the
likelihood of risks arising during the execution of certain
banking operations. The next stage is risk control, which
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includes measures aimed at reducing or completely
eliminating the level of risk. There are three main
methods of risk control: through internal audit,
external audit, and internal control systems.
There are also three main methods of risk mitigation:
1.
Risk avoidance
–
a conservative approach in
which a bank refrains from engaging in activities
involving unacceptable levels of risk. This may mean
forgoing potential profits in exchange for safety.
2.
Risk reduction
–
usually achieved through self-
insurance (creating reserves), diversification, setting
limits, and minimizing exposure.
3.
Risk transfer to a third party
–
typically
implemented through insurance, hedging, or risk-
sharing mechanisms.
The risk management system in banks is an integrated
framework composed of interrelated elements that
regulate the development and implementation of
management decisions in risky situations. Through
these elements, banks carry out effective risk analysis,
evaluation, and management, as well as optimize socio-
risk relations, thus ensuring the stability of the financial
system.
A well-functioning risk management system in banks
contributes to achieving strategic goals, improving the
efficiency of banking services, supporting sustainable
and intensive growth, economic independence, and
competitiveness. It is important to emphasize that risk
management requires a tailored approach for each
bank, with careful consideration of the specific causes
of risks. This process is unique and depends on factors
such as the bank's scale of operations, level of
development, socio-economic potential, internal
corporate governance system, counterparties, clients,
characteristics of competitors, strategies, risk levels,
and other relevant factors.
Figure 1. Organizational Structure of the Risk Management System in Commercial Banks
Therefore, each commercial bank must develop a risk
management system tailored to its internal and
external environment.
It is advisable to identify the general characteristics of
such a system during this process. Although the risk
management system is integrated into the overall
management structure of a bank, it should operate
independently of the bank's executive bodies and
other administrative units in the decision-making
process. Risk management is a complex and multi-level
mechanism aimed at maintaining an optimal level of
total risk exposure through effective risk mitigation and
the establishment of a robust internal corporate
governance structure.
The risk management system consists of four main
subsystems: the objective (controllable) subsystem, the
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subjective (controlling) subsystem, the functional risk
management mechanism, and the risk management
concept. Each subsystem in turn includes several
interrelated components (see Figure 1).
According to the diagram, all elements within the
management system form an integrated complex for
managing risks in commercial banks. These subsystems
are interconnected and play a crucial role in shaping
the bank’s
risk management policy.
Generally, a risk management policy encompasses the
bank’s fundamental directions, principles, and actions
for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating
risks.
Another critical aspect of financial risk management is
continuous risk monitoring and control. The primary
purpose of monitoring is to consistently observe risk
situations,
ensure
operations
remain
within
predetermined parameters (constraints and limits),
and respond promptly to any deviations.
CONCLUSION
The rapidly changing market conditions of banking
activities, the plans to implement the Basel Committee
principles in Uzbekistan's banking practices, and the
expansion of digital banking services necessitate the
further development of risk management systems in
commercial banks.
In our view, risk in commercial banking refers to the
uncertainty associated with future cash flows, the
likelihood of losses, reduced profits compared to
projections, or unanticipated expenses arising during
the execution of banking operations.
Therefore, effective risk management and timely
decision-making regarding risk reduction are among
the most vital objectives for any financial institution. In
practice, a change in one type of risk often triggers the
emergence or amplification of other financial risks.
This situation requires selecting appropriate risk
analysis methods and developing preventive measures
accordingly. Hence, assessing the current risk level and
identifying optimal influencing factors constitute
essential stages in the risk management process.
International best practices show that quantitative
analysis methods are widely employed in financial risk
assessment.
These methods consider both external risk factors and
internal elements related to corporate governance. As
a result, the outcomes significantly contribute to the
accuracy and reliability of forecasts developed by
commercial banks. The bank's risk management
strategy should be closely aligned with the overall
strategy for managing assets and liabilities. Among the
various risk categories, market risk is considered one of
the most complex. It includes interest rate, currency,
and capital market risks. The effectiveness of market
risk management largely depends on the models and
assessment methods employed. Unfortunately, one of
the primary issues facing many commercial banks today
is the underdeveloped nature of their risk assessment
methodologies.
It is important to highlight that managing market risk is
a key condition for ensuring the financial stability of
commercial banks. To achieve this, it is essential to
develop models tailored to national conditions,
implement risk assessment practices at every
operational level, improve national legislation in line
with international standards, and modernize internal
corporate governance systems both scientifically and
methodologically.
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