Along with presenting new opportunities, innovation can introduce new risks and create new vulnerabilities. Banks, and really, any business today that  -3adopts new technologies must be prepared to make corresponding improvements to manage these risks and vulnerabilities, including improvements to risk management, cybersecurity, and consumer compliance.
Of course, the environment surrounding the regional economy, including intensified competition with overseas and the decline in public works, is by no means favorable. However, the region is full of attractions, with one of the nation’s largest granaries, a wealth of fishery resources, many research institutions, and ample traditional craft industries. The region has high potential for growth.