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Apr 1, 2016

Supply Chain Risk Management

Supplier management has recently emerged as an important area for risk management. As globalization has changed the business world drastically this past century, companies now have complex global networks from which they buy and sell products. Given this, Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business conducted research to determine supplier risk management practices. Their findings are based on interviews with 33 companies including KPMG, Johnson & Johnson, Coca Cola, and IBM to name a few. This abstract summarizes some of the key points in this document.

Apr 1, 2016

Analytics and Finance in Hong Kong

Big data offers great potential, but without blending it with experience and the right tools, CFOs risk data overload. Discover strategies for leveraging data and analytics to drive value in finance.

Mar 22, 2016

Executive Perspectives on Top Risks for 2016: Survey Report

Learn about the top risks for 2016 identified by executives, including regulatory changes, cyber threats, and talent concerns. Explore insights and strategies from the NC State ERM Initiative report.

Mar 1, 2016

The Global Risk Report

Explore the World Economic Forum’s Global Risk Report, analyzing top global risks like climate change and migration, and discover strategies to strengthen resilience in a shifting global landscape.

Mar 1, 2016

Cryptocurrency and its Place in the Financial World

Cryptocurrency has been called both the greatest technological breakthrough since the internet and a black hole where consumer dollars simply disappear. On whatever end of the spectrum you fall, the truth of the matter is cryptocurrency is here and it is here to stay. The only question is what form will it adopt and how impactful will it really be? The article, Money is no object: Understanding the evolving cryptocurrency market, attempts to clear up the confusion of crypto currency while simultaneously considering its impact today and in the future.

Feb 1, 2016

Risk Management in the Internet of Things

Explore how the Internet of Things (IoT) introduces new risks and security challenges for enterprises. Learn about strategies for mitigating IoT risks related to data security, third-party ecosystems, and operational resilience.

Feb 1, 2016

Predicting Shake-Up Strategies

Discover why companies struggle to spot disruption, key barriers to adaptation, and actionable strategies for navigating market shifts and emerging disruptive trends effectively.

Jan 20, 2016

A Risk Manager’s Role in Strategic Leadership

A misalignment of risk priorities often exists between the risk manager and the executive decision makers. What can risk managers do to help them establish their significance and contribution to the organization? As in almost any emerging field, risk management requires effective communication and robust contribution from all parties in order to extract the most value for the organization.

Jan 1, 2016

Board Governance: Expectations and Best Practices Mismatch?

Discover how banks have restructured risk governance post-crisis, adopting board-level risk committees, improving CRO engagement, and enhancing risk oversight for regulatory and strategic effectiveness.

Dec 10, 2015

Reporting Key Risk Information to the Board of Directors

The new thought paper on reporting key risk information to the Board of Directors highlights common practices used within organizations to communicate risk information.