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Governance

Governance & Risk Management

MDP is governed by a model based on three principles: segregation of duties, effective internal control and full regulatory compliance. The structure is designed to ensure the sustainability of the activity and the protection of the interests of clients, partners and the institution itself.

Governance model

The organisational structure includes, among others, the following functions:

Board of Directors

Defines strategy, oversees and holds ultimate responsibility for the activity.

Executive Management

Executes the strategy and manages day-to-day operations.

Risk Management function

Identifies, assesses, monitors and mitigates the risks of the activity.

Compliance function

Ensures regulatory compliance and the conformity of procedures.

Internal Audit function

Independent assessment of the internal-control system.

Risk management

MDP has implemented a risk-management model proportionate to its size and the nature of its activity, covering in particular:

01

Credit risk

Rigorous analysis of repayment capacity, setting of limits, portfolio monitoring and adequate provisioning.

02

Operational risk

Formalised procedures, segregation of duties, automated controls and a business-continuity plan.

03

Compliance / regulatory risk

Continuous monitoring of applicable regulation and adjustment of internal procedures.

04

Technology & cybersecurity risk

Protection of systems, personal data and clients' financial information.

05

Money laundering & terrorist financing risk

KYC procedures, client due diligence, transaction monitoring and reporting to the competent authorities.