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Poole College of Management
Enterprise Risk Management Initiative

Briefs and Insights

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 31, 2007

Tax Governance Institute: Tax Risk Management eSurvey

KPMG’s survey reveals growing regulatory pressure on tax risk management, yet only 20% of organizations have formal strategies. Learn why developing a formal tax risk strategy is critical and how CFOs and tax departments can lead this effort.

Dec 31, 2007

The Evolution of Risk and Controls: Seeking Value Creation

KPMG's report explores how executives are shifting toward a holistic, value-driven ERM approach, incorporating risk management into strategic planning to respond to globalization, regulation, and emerging business risks.

Dec 31, 2007

The Convergence of Physical and Information Security in the Context of Enterprise Risk Management

Explore how converged security strategies integrate with ERM, enhancing enterprise-wide risk management through cross-functional cooperation, risk councils, and a unified security framework. Includes insights from security executives and case studies.

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.

Dec 1, 2007

Reputation Risk Management

Learn how companies can manage reputation risk through enterprise risk management, board oversight, and stakeholder relations. Discover strategies for safeguarding corporate reputation and maintaining a strong public image.

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.