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BANCA TRANSILVANIA S.A. Romanian joint-stock company ...

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Banca Transilvania’s strategy for lowering exposure to operational risk is based on:permanent compliance of internal regulations with legal regulations and market conditions,personnel training, IT upgrades and consolidation of security systems, taking measures tolimit/reduce the effects of operational risk incidents, applying recommendations andconclusions resulted from the abovementioned controls, and updating continuity plans.To limit the effects of operational risk, the Bank also considered taking out specificinsurance policies.Reputational RiskReputational risk is the current or future risk that the Bank’s profit and capital may benegatively affected as a result of the unfavourable perception of the Bank’s brand bycustomers, counterparties, shareholders, investors or regulators.The Group’s objective regarding reputational risk management is to ensure themaintenance/consolidation of the Bank’s good brand image, in line with the Bank’s strategyand values.Reputational risk management is a permanent process coordinated by the structuresestablished to undertake actions to maximize the Group’s reputation, in corroboration withthe sustainable development of the Group’s business.Strategic RiskStrategic risk is the impact on earnings or capital arising from changes in the businessenvironment, adverse business decisions, improper decision implementation or lack ofresponsiveness to economic changes.Strategic risks are approached based on the following qualitative elements:• risk management practices are integral part of strategic planning;• exposure to strategic risk reflects planned objectives which are not excessivelyaggressive and are compatible with the business policies;• Business initiatives are well conceived and supported through adequatecommunication channels, operating systems and delivery networks.Banking LawsThe Bank must comply with the Banking regulations, including such applicable normsrelated to lending limits and investment activities and with the regulations regarding thecompliance with certain financial ratios. The <strong>Romanian</strong> Banking regulations have46

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