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Enterprise Risk Management Initiative

ERM Initiative Staff

Sep 1, 2010

Global ERM Ahead of the Curve

This survey by AICPA, CIMA, and NC State ERM Initiative examines risk oversight maturity in U.S. and global organizations, noting gaps in leadership, training, and ERM processes while emphasizing the growing need for improved risk management.

Aug 2, 2010

Global Emerging Risks Survey

This Oliver Wyman survey reveals how global organizations view emerging risks and manage them. It highlights concerns about preparedness and offers recommendations to better integrate risk management into corporate strategy.

Jul 1, 2010

How Did BP’s Risk Management Lead to Failure?

The news has been flooded with updates on the environmental impact of the BP oil spill on the gulf coast and the economic impact on businesses in the surrounding areas. Many are wondering: How could something like this happen? Why has it taken so long to fix? What was BP management thinking? The answers to these questions are centered on one element the financial world has been buzzing about since the financial crisis: risk management. This article points out the critical components of risk management that were absent at BP and compares them to the basic principles any company should employ to successfully manage risks.

Jul 1, 2010

Managing Uncertainty: Ten Considerations

Learn Deloitte’s ten critical skills to enhance risk intelligence and move beyond compliance-focused risk management to create competitive advantages and sustainable growth.

Jul 1, 2010

Balancing Risk Appetite and Strategy Execution

Good risk management involves making informed and rational decisions considering the risks the company wants to take in pursuit of its objectives and regarding the measures used to mitigate and manage risks. This publication explores how companies can effectively define risk appetite, risk tolerance, and risk targets to execute strategies and perform effective risk management to gain a competitive advantage.

Jul 1, 2010

Reducing Risk Detection and Reaction Time

Discover how Ernst & Young advises businesses to shorten risk detection and reaction times through unified risk language, improved communication, and enhanced risk management practices, helping companies gain a competitive edge.

Jun 28, 2010

Aligning Risk Appetite and Risk Exposure

The devastating effects of the global credit crisis can be linked to the failure of organizations to embed risk management within the foundation of strategic and operational processes. Now, increased pressures from all around call for an integrated and aligned approach to risk management. This white-paper explores how organizations can effectively align performance and risk management processes to not only reduce risk but also embrace opportunities.

Jun 11, 2010

Current State of the Internal Audit Profession and Risk Oversight

Discover PwC's 6th annual internal audit profession report, revealing insights from over 2,000 auditors across 50+ territories.

Jun 1, 2010

How Nonfinancial Companies Manage Risk

Explore S&P’s ERM evaluations, emphasizing risk culture, strategic integration, and credit rating impacts. Discover findings on board oversight, risk assessment practices, and leadership responsibilities.

Jun 1, 2010

Nine Hallmarks of Successful ERM

As organizations seek to strengthen their risk oversight, they are interested in learning from others about effective practices that ensure risk oversight provides strategic value. The Aon Global Risk Consulting report explored how ERM is being used, the extent to which it has been implemented and its effect on organizational goals. It provides an overview of nine distinguishing characteristics of successful ERM approaches. This report expands on the detailed results from the survey, including the point that ERM has continued to evolve as an accepted and required process to create value.