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Enterprise Risk Management Initiative

ERM Initiative Staff

Sep 16, 2005

Cynthia Cooper Provides Insight, Perspective on WorldCom Fraud

Cynthia Cooper's role in exposing WorldCom’s financial fraud highlights the importance of strong ethical leadership, audit independence, and robust fraud prevention measures. Learn key takeaways from her insights.

Sep 1, 2005

Best Practices for Structuring ERM Within the Organization

In order for the risk management division to function properly, it is essential to structure it properly within the firm. The risk management division should be placed in high stature within the firm and should report directly to the CEO. Risk managers should have a deep understanding of the company's business in order to effectively communicate with risk takers in the firm. Structuring the risk management division properly will ensure a more holistic view of risk within the organization.

Sep 1, 2005

CROs (Chief Risk Officer) Challenged by IT Risks

The white paper focuses on the increasing dependency companies have on IT processes and the new challenges placed on CROs. Senior executives at various industries were asked to provide insight on digital risks and the role CROs play in tackling such risks.

Jul 1, 2005

ERM – UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group has implemented ERM within the organization to help identify risks and alleviate negative exposures while profiting from positive opportunities. ERM implementation at UnitedHealth Group evolved out of their Business Risk Management processes used in their six diverse operating businesses.

Jun 10, 2005

Managing Global Supply Chain Risk through Disruption Management

Robert Handfield, Professor of Supply Chain Management and Director of the Supply Chain Research Consortium at the NC State College of Management, spoke at the June 10, 2005 ERM Roundtable about managing global supply chain risk.

May 1, 2005

Role of the Chief Risk Officer

The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) is rapidly becoming one of the most crucial members of the management team. CROs are involved with managing many types of risks faced by a business including regulatory risks, product development risks, and strategic risks.

Mar 18, 2005

Managing Manufacturing and Supply Chain Risks in Global Automotive Operations

Debra Elkins, from General Motors R&D Center, spoke about operational risk management at the March 18, 2005 ERM Roundtable.

Mar 11, 2005

ERM and Business Continuity

There is a huge debate over the roles and positioning of risk management and business continuity management within organizations. Some argue one function should be subordinate to the other. The key, however, is that the organization must determine the functional scopes of each function and communicate the appropriate relationship of the two tasks. Each organization needs to decide the appropriate mixture of these two functions.

Feb 25, 2005

ERM at HCA

Discover how HCA's ERM program integrates leadership oversight, risk assessment, and continuous monitoring to support strategic and financial goals through effective risk management practices.

Dec 31, 2004

Tax Risk Management: The Evolving Role of Tax Directors

A 2004 Ernst & Young survey reveals tax directors increasingly view tax risk management as vital to corporate governance. Learn how organizations are integrating tax risk into enterprise risk management and responding to new challenges.