Risk Assessment

Mar 16, 2008

We Will Never Have a Perfect Model of Risk

Greenspan reflects on the housing market collapse, highlighting failures in financial risk models and cautioning against over-regulation as the global banking and risk management systems face major overhauls.

Feb 29, 2008

Board and Audit Committee Engagement in Risk Oversight at the Dow Chemical Company

Discover Dow Chemical’s approach to risk oversight, with a focus on board and audit committee roles, enterprise risk identification, and internal audit’s contributions to strengthening ERM processes.

Feb 4, 2008

Overview of S&P Proposed ERM Evaluation

Learn how Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) helps organizations identify, assess, and respond to risks, align governance with strategy, and enhance compliance, efficiency, and confidence in achieving goals.

Jan 25, 2008

The Interaction of Treasury and Risk Management

Explore Microsoft's comprehensive ERM approach, including strategic risk management, Treasury's role, and the innovative Project Atlas tool for quantifying economic impacts of risk scenarios.

Jan 1, 2008

When Strategy and ERM Meet

Mark Frigo discusses strategic risk management and how assessing risks can impact business strategy and shareholder value. Discover key steps in strategic risk assessment and how ERM links to strategy.

Dec 31, 2007

Assess the Risks – Key Strategies for Overseeing Derivatives

Explore nine key actions for improving mutual fund board oversight of derivatives, including risk assessment, advisor competence, and ongoing monitoring, from PwC’s report on fund management and governance.

Dec 7, 2007

Managing Human Capital Risks as Baby Boomers Age

Steven Goss of the U.S. Social Security Administration discusses risk management challenges of funding Social Security amidst demographic changes, falling fertility rates, and evolving immigration trends.

Dec 1, 2007

Audit Committee Involvement in Risk Oversight

Explore how audit committees are adapting to new ERM oversight responsibilities, as boards push for a top-down view of risks in this AICPA article covering the evolving role of risk governance.

Nov 15, 2007

Standard & Poor’s Releases a Request for Comment on ERM

S&P’s 2007 proposal to include ERM practices in credit ratings emphasizes the importance of assessing risk management culture, governance, and strategic risk preparation for a comprehensive business profile.

Nov 7, 2007

Tackling Risk Appetite

MasterCard’s Spencer Schwartz shares insights on defining risk appetite at the 2007 ERM Roundtable. Discover MasterCard’s step-by-step process, from assessing risks to simulating outcomes and aligning risk with business performance metrics.