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Enterprise Risk Management Initiative

ERM Initiative Staff

Dec 31, 2008

Managing Information Technology Risk: A Global Survey for the Financial Services Industry

Discover essential elements of IT risk management frameworks and key findings from an Ernst & Young survey on program maturity, convergence, tools, reporting, and alignment with enterprise risk strategies.

Dec 31, 2008

The Convergence of Enterprise Performance Management and Risk Management

Discover Protiviti's PRIM2 framework, which integrates strategy, risk, and performance management. Learn how to enhance governance, mitigate risks, and achieve strategic objectives through key metrics and proactive planning.

Dec 31, 2008

Strategic Business Risk – Top 10 Risks in Business for 2008

Ernst & Young conducted a survey of industry analysts in order to identify the top 10 strategic business risks for 2008. It became clear that there is significant variation in risks between sectors of the economy. Nevertheless, the risks that were rated as having the greatest impact across the largest number of sectors were identified and ranked.

Dec 1, 2008

Understanding and Articulating Risk Appetite

Risk appetite, when properly understood and articulated, can be a powerful tool for managing risk and enhancing overall business performance by better aligning decision-making and risk. Many organizations have a need for increased clarity regarding their risk appetite and this article provides insights on formulating and defining risk appetites.

Dec 1, 2008

Aligning Risk Management and Executive Compensation

Boards of directors are charged with corporate governance tasks that include setting executive compensation and developing the corporation's strategic agenda in light of its risk tolerance. Using short-term performance metrics, like stock price or earnings per share, to determine executive compensation may encourage executives to make decisions that are not aligned with the corporation's strategic plan or overall risk appetite.

Dec 1, 2008

S&P’s ERM Reviews for Non-Financial Issuers – Where Do We Stand?

S&P’s credit reviews now assess ERM practices in nonfinancial companies. This AICPA brief details how S&P evaluates risk culture and strategic data use in its credit rating process. Discover the new ERM criteria.

Nov 7, 2008

Implementing Enterprise Risk Management in Washington State Government

Washington State's ERM efforts highlight strategic training, risk management tools, and measurable success. Discover how agencies integrate ERM practices to improve accountability and resource allocation.

Nov 1, 2008

Managing Risk Through GRC to Improve Financial Processes

Learn how holistic governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) systems can transform financial processes, reduce risks, and optimize decision-making with actionable strategies and best practices.

Nov 1, 2008

Improving Board Risk Oversight

Boards face challenges in risk oversight as business risks evolve. Explore strategies to improve board governance, align risk perspectives, and foster collaboration across departments.

Oct 22, 2008

Role of Risk Managers and Continuity Planning

Risk management executives have come to the realization that a cohesive corporate risk management strategy is needed in their companies. They are becoming more involved with business continuity planning and helping with preparedness, mitigation, and recovery for operations.