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This post aims to shed some light into the visualization process, by illustrating various distinct visualizations where we keep the dataset intentionally the same (and rather simple) and we vary the applied transforms. The result is 21 distinct ways to represent the same data, illustrating the power, flexibility, but also pitfalls of visualization

We have just released the first version of openNPL on github. openNPL is a platfrom for managing non-performing loan data. It implements the detailed templates proposed by the European Banking Authority and thus builds on best market practice. More background and details in this blog post. In due course we will add Academy courses helping along with the use of the platform and its further development.

At the OpenCPM demo instance we incorporate now open data around mobility and policy measures to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic. We plan some Academy courses around those datasets so if you are interested in the topic have a look here!

Risk compensation (people adjusting their behavior after some risk mitigation measure has been put in place) can sometimes complicate the utility of risk management efforts. A new blog post discusses the issue, using the debate about face mask effectiveness as an example

A new blog post discussing the visualization of Google mobility data from around the world

Many Academy users will know already about the Open Risk Manual, the open wiki dedicated to augmenting Risk Management know-how across the board. For those that don't (or those who would like to learn about more advanced features), this introductory course provides a concise overview.