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Data Governance in the Middle East (GCC) Financial Services Industry

Data Governance in the Middle East (GCC) Financial Services Industry  This paper researches into the critical role of data governance in the rapidly expanding Middle East financial services industry, where data generation and utilization have surged alongside the growth. The escalating challenges in data management, security and compliance necessitate a structured approach. Data governance emerges as the solution to these challenges, offering a systematic framework to ensure data accuracy, enhance regulatory compliance and cultivate trust within the industry. The thesis underscores the necessity of effective data governance for sustaining growth, stability and trust in the expanding Middle East financial services sector. The paper highlights the transformative landscape of the industry, data management challenges and the multifaceted benefits of data governance, including improved data quality, regulatory alignment, operational efficiency and fortified security. Furthermore, potent...

Identity & Access Management (IAM) in the Banking Industry

  Identity  & Access  Management  (IAM)    1. Introduction 1.1 Purpose This Identity  & Access  Management  (IAM)  framework  is  designed  to  establish  standardized  policies, procedures and controls for managing user access to various applications within any organization. The framework  aims  to  ensure  the  confidentiality,  integrity  and  availability  of those  applications while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. 1.2 Scope This  framework  covers  all aspects of  user  access,  including  onboarding, modifying, role-based  access control, periodic reviews and offboarding, across all applications within an organization. 1.3 Objectives • Ensure data confidentiality and integrity. • Implementation of Principle of Least Privilege (POLP) and Segregation of Duties (SoD)....