Business Continuity Management Institute, BCM Institute

🌍 Module 2 Completed – Operational Resilience Expert Implementer (OR-5000)

We have successfully concluded Module 2 of the Operational Resilience Expert Implementer (OR-5000) programme, bringing together an exceptional international cohort of professionals from Canada, Bermuda, Saudi Arabia, Spain, the Philippines, and Singapore.

One of the most rewarding aspects of facilitating this programme is witnessing how operational resilience has become a truly global discipline. Regardless of geography, organisations face common challenges: identifying critical business services, understanding complex interdependencies, defining impact tolerances, conducting scenario testing, and securing executive-level commitment to resilience initiatives.

What makes the OR-5000 programme particularly challenging is that it goes beyond theory. Participants are required to translate regulatory expectations and industry best practices into practical implementation approaches within their own organisations. Discussions often span governance, operational risk management, cyber resilience, business continuity management, third-party risk management, and organisational change management.

The diversity of perspectives shared during the sessions has been invaluable. Participants openly exchanged experiences from financial institutions, critical service providers, and regulated industries, creating a rich learning environment where everyone benefits from the group's collective expertise.

Read more about the course https://blog.bcm-institute.org/blended_learning_operational_resilience/what-is-an-or-5000-operational-resilience-expert-implementer-course. Scroll to the bottom of this page to "Tell-me-More" or "View Schedule"

Some reflections from participants from:

Spain
"Thank you for the session and insights on how Operational Resilience should be structured in a financial organisation and how the concept should be presented to the senior leadership to secure their buy-in. The pre-reading material available before the sessions is very comprehensive and provides a good overview of the key concepts. It is also useful to exchange ideas and experience with SMEs across the industry."

Philippines
"I appreciate how questions were clearly welcomed and addressed with clarity throughout the session. The information shared was highly valuable, particularly for someone just starting out as an Operational Resilience professional. The materials were rich in insights and proved to be extremely helpful in building understanding. Overall, it was a very positive learning experience. Thank you for a wonderful session!"

Bermuda
"The workshop was very helpful. The ebooks developed by BCM Institute, tailored to our bank, added meaningful context, and I appreciated the space to share and learn from other participants’ experiences. The concepts discussed offered reassurance and confirmed that our program is heading in the right direction."

Thank you to all participants for your active engagement, insightful questions, and willingness to share your experiences. The quality of discussions demonstrates that operational resilience is no longer simply a compliance requirement—it is becoming a strategic capability that enables organisations to continue delivering critical services through disruption.
Looking forward to continuing the journey together in Modules 3 and 4.

Business disruptions can happen at any time. Is your organisation prepared?

Join BCM Institute’s BCM-5000 Certified BCM Professional Course and gain practical knowledge in:
✔ Business Continuity Management (BCM)
✔ Risk Assessment & Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
✔ BCM Strategy & Plan Development
✔ Crisis Management & Command Centre Management
✔ ISO 22301 BCMS-aligned practices

Know more about the course:
https://bit.ly/4feF3i6

💻 Delivered via blended learning:
Self-paced eLearning + Live Online Sessions via Zoom

Whether you are new to BCM or looking to strengthen your organisation’s resilience programme, this course provides practical and structured learning applicable across industries.

📅 View the upcoming course schedule and register for the next intake today.
https://bit.ly/4dUEec4

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Philippine financial institutions are increasingly prioritising operational resilience in response to BSP Circular 1203.

Is your institution prepared to respond to disruptions, cyber incidents, third-party failures, and operational crises while maintaining critical services?

Join us for an exclusive webinar designed specifically for banking professionals in the Philippines:

Building Operational Resilience in the Philippines: A Hands-On Approach to BSP Circular 1203 Compliance

📅 NEW DATE: 18 June 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (GMT+8)

In this practical session, Dr Goh Moh Heng, President of BCM Institute, will share:
✔ Practical approaches to BSP Circular 1203 compliance
✔ Key operational resilience implementation strategies
✔ Common gaps banks should avoid
✔ Real-world insights from financial institutions across the region
✔ How to strengthen resilience beyond compliance

Whether you are from Risk Management, BCM, IT, Cybersecurity, Operations, Compliance, or Internal Audit, this session will provide actionable guidance for your resilience journey. Read more about the webinar https://bit.ly/43p3KkB

Register today!

Philippine Banks: Are You Ready for BSP Circular 1203?

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has raised the bar for operational resilience, and banks across the Philippines are now expected to ensure critical financial services remain available, even during disruptions.

Understanding the regulation is one thing.
Implementing it effectively is another.

Join Dr Goh Moh Heng, President of BCM Institute, for a practical Meet-The-Expert session designed specifically for Philippine banks:

👉 Building Operational Resilience in the Philippines: A Hands-On Approach to BSP Circular 1203 Compliance

In this session, you will learn how to:
✔ Identify Critical Business Services (CBS)
✔ Map dependencies across systems and third parties
✔ Set impact tolerances aligned to BSP expectations
✔ Conduct realistic scenario testing
✔ Embed resilience into daily banking operations

👥 Who should attend?
Professionals in Risk, BCM, IT/DR, Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Audit within Philippine banks

📌 Important notes:
• Each bank may send up to 2 participants
• FREE for active members of BCM Institute
• Priority given to those based in the Philippines and regional leaders overseeing Philippine operations

🔗 Learn more:
https://bit.ly/4themNQ

🔗 Register:
https://bit.ly/4860aPp

New Webinar Announcement – Meet-the-Expert 2026 Series

Join us for an insightful session on:
“Third Party Risk, Resilience, and Regulation: Building a Stronger Operational Framework”

Featuring Anthony Lim, a leading expert in risk and resilience.

In today’s interconnected world, third-party risks can disrupt operations and attract regulatory scrutiny. Learn how to integrate TPRM into your risk framework, strengthen resilience, and meet regulatory expectations.

Discover:
✔ Practical risk mitigation strategies
✔ Real-life case studies
✔ Supply chain resilience approaches
✔ MAS & EU regulatory insights

Ideal for risk, BCM, compliance, and audit professionals.

Secure your spot today!

Read more of the synopsis https://bit.ly/4tcdcDj

📅 14 May 2026 I 3 PM - 4 PM (GMT+8)

Register here:
https://bit.ly/4vC16oS