<>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 595.08 840.84] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Principle 2: The FRFI should establish a third-party risk management framework (TPRMF) that sets out clear accountabilities, responsibilities, policies, and processes for identifying, managing, mitigating, monitoring, and reporting on risks relating to the use of third parties. Annex 1 of this Guideline. whenever there is material change in the arrangement or third party (including disruption at the third party or in the service provided). The TPRMF should set out how the FRFI will identify and assess; manage and mitigate; and monitor and report on third-party risk. That is, a failure in performance of the third party could cause significant harm to the FRFIs operations and/or reputation. Defining a third-party risk audit coverage approach. series endobj Monitoring should be conducted at the individual arrangement level, as well as at an aggregate business unit, segment, platform, and enterprise level. endobj Please see Section 3 of this Guideline for OSFI expectations related to such third-party arrangements. This annex provides a non-exhaustive list of provisions that FRFIs should include in duly executed agreements with third parties (tailored to the circumstances of the third-party arrangement): Nature and scope of the arrangement: The agreement should specify the nature and scope of the arrangement, including provisions that address the frequency, content and format of services, duration of the agreement, and physical location of the services being provided. <>/Metadata 285 0 R/ViewerPreferences 286 0 R>> Specifically, the FRFI and OSFI should be able to evaluate the risks arising from the arrangement or appoint independent auditors to evaluate the risk management practices related to service provided and the risks arising from the relationship on the FRFIs or on OSFIs behalf. 0000002508 00000 n
1 0 obj The FRFIs senior management should also be satisfied that third-party arrangements are in alignment with the FRFIs risk appetite and managed proportionate to the level of risk and criticality. 0000033786 00000 n Determining whether the organization has a third-party risk management structure that results in a patchwork approach, and, if so, how to bring it together into an enterprisewide framework. Third-Party Risk Management and Principle 9: The FRFIs agreement with the third party should encompass the ability to deliver operations through a disruption, including the maintenance, testing, and activation of business continuity and disaster recovery plans. 618 The FRFI should also have the right to conduct or commission an independent audit of a third party. 0000005943 00000 n For clarity, the third-party risk management expectations set out in this Guideline are not intended to replace or substitute for, but rather to serve in addition to, appropriate counterparty credit risk and market risk management activities applied in respect of financial market infrastructures. 0000032681 00000 n Agreements should establish, among other things: the scope of the records and data to be protected; availability of the records and timely access to data by the FRFI and OSFI, upon request; controls and monitoring over the third partys use of the FRFIs systems and information; clear responsibilities of each party in managing data security; which party is liable for any losses that might result from a security breach; and. Standardized Contracts/Special Arrangements, 3.2.. Insurance Companies Act, and the To determine the appropriate level of mitigation, the FRFI should assess concentration risk both prior to entering a contract or agreement and on an ongoing basis. 0000001764 00000 n "]DLA{(+8Z%35o$?d%"l|W8z-KU} 7r`unhAk9( << Outcome: Risks posed by third parties are identified and assessed. Outcome: Third-party performance is continually monitored and assessed, and risks and incidents are proactively addressed. stream Such provisions could include, among other things, requirements to promptly notify the FRFI of technology and cybersecurity incidents (at the third party or the subcontractor) including providing information on each incident in line with the Advisory. The FRFI should assess whether the existence of material subcontracting might negatively impact their operational and financial resilience during a significant disruption within the third partys supply chain, and whether this impact could outweigh the benefits of the arrangement. hb```b``rAX,=!9E5Ud9fQN@pJnO~M]oY\]ME=>W\. %PDF-1.6 % RNYu1LP=9"PXPP'Ybw0, ;0Ml 1@RFQZN;T2=T]}$_v^Aff. Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions. In addition to planning appropriate exit strategies (see Section 2.3.5), the FRFI should also consider portability when entering an arrangement with a cloud service provider and as part of the design and implementation process in cloud adoption. 0000001962 00000 n xZ+Wh`&M [ Y E {O$[- MXS_.7xxW>n0]~1E;.?/a|o>"|kXv~Dz|mg'B7%+"n0oDIa>arog91Ou;Q+`90)BdD`I*]a`^Cof@Hz\NGPSfgi8_C.+Vi9cYJBL# e4ZnHk;j14h\]]t6 tbXy&cSl{.^ce/IjB$yFea7LW/~1PY%K@"(dHx An outsourced activity, function or service is one that is, or could be, undertaken by the FRFI itself and is a type of third-party arrangement. making substitutability of the third party more difficult; increasing the likelihood that the insolvency of or an operational disruption at a third party or its subcontractor has ramifications on the FRFI or throughout the financial services industry; exposing the FRFI or the financial services industry to increased impact of natural disasters or other external events; and. Risks posed by third parties are managed and mitigated within the FRFIs risk appetite framework. 192 0 obj 0000007432 00000 n OSFI expects the FRFI to manage third-party risks in a manner that is proportionate to the level of risk and complexity of the FRFIs third-party ecosystem. The FRFI should establish exit plans proportionate to the level of risk and criticality of individual third-party arrangements to ensure continuity of the FRFIs operations through normal and stressed times. stream 0000001159 00000 n /Widths 193 0 R 4 0 obj In such cases, the FRFIs risk assessment should consider inherent risks, mitigating controls and other factors to arrive at the final risk rating for these arrangements. The preference is always to have the arrangement documented in a contract; however, OSFI recognizes that there may be situations where obtaining a contract is challenging. Draft Guideline B-15 Technology and Cyber Security Incident Reporting Advisory. Governance and accountability structures are clear with comprehensive risk management strategies and frameworks in place to contribute to ongoing operational and financial resilience. Bank Act. Outcome: Governance and accountability structures are clear with comprehensive risk strategies and frameworks in place to contribute to ongoing operational and financial resilience. endobj Throughout this document, the term subcontractors refers broadly to the third partys supply chain. Risks posed by third parties are identified and assessed. 191 0 obj 3 0 obj In situations where a standardized or no formal contract or agreement supports the arrangement, OSFI still expects the FRFI to have a third-party risk management program that covers the relationship, and that is proportionate to the level of risk and criticality of the third-party relationship.
Electronic Records must be capable of being reproduced in intelligible written form within a reasonable period of time. Corporate Governance Guideline for OSFIs expectations of FRFI Boards of Directors in regard to business strategy, risk appetite and operational, business, risk and crisis management policies. /XHeight 250 0000032720 00000 n %PDF-1.7 % Outlining key roles, responsibilities, and risks in managing third-party providers. In addition, these agreements should specify that the FRFIs data and records be isolated from those of other clients at all times, including during the transfer process and under adverse conditions (e.g., disruption of services). The absence of a written arrangementFootnote 14 does not obviate the existence of a third-party relationship. 0000003504 00000 n
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This practice guide is a useful tool to become better informed on risks related to third-party provider management. Once the framework is designed, OSFI may provide relevant guidance as appropriate. As part of an effective third-party risk management program, the FRFI should ensure that its third parties have clearly defined and documented processes for identifying, investigating, escalating, remediating and notifying the FRFI in a timely manner of incidentsincluding subcontractor incidentsthat could directly or indirectly impact the third partys ability to deliver the contracted goods and/or services. OSFI recognizes that technology and cyber risk in third-party arrangements present elevated vulnerabilities to the FRFI. Security of records and data: The agreements should govern the confidentiality, integrity, security, and availability of records and data. <> Technology and Cyber Security Incident Reporting Advisory; Strength of the third partys information security programs including their alignment with the FRFIs programs; The third partys capacity to provide critical services through disruption by examining its business continuity and disaster recovery plans, including the quality of such plans and the frequency and results of testing; The third partys reliance on, and capacity to, manage subcontractors; Impact of the third-party arrangement, including its subcontractors, on concentration risk; Geographic location of the third partys and its material subcontractors operations; Ability and ease of substituting the third party with another third party and impact of such substitution on the FRFIs operations; Portability of applications/services provided by a third party to another third party or the FRFI; Third partys business objectives, human resource policies, service philosophies, business culture, and their alignment with those of the FRFI; and. 262(3.1) of the
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At minimum, due diligence should consist of the following non-exhaustive factors: Experience, technical competence, and capacity of the third party to implement and support the activities it is being engaged to provide, including, where applicable, the experience, technical competence, and capacity of material subcontractors; Financial strength of the third party to deliver successfully on the third-party arrangement; Compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and regulatory guidance within Canada and other relevant jurisdictions; Potential reputation risk associated with the third-party relationship or its services, including existence of any recent or pending litigation, investigation or complaints against the third party; Strength of the third partys risk management programs, processes, and internal controls as well as the reporting environment (the FRFI should determine if there is alignment with the FRFIs risk management processes and controls); manage technology and cyber risks in accordance with the expectations outlined in OSFIs Guideline B-13:
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Pricing: The agreement should set out the basis for calculating fees relating to the services being provided. Default and termination: The agreement should specify what constitutes a default, or right to terminate, identify remedies, and allow for opportunities to cure defaults or terminate the agreement.
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