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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

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.

Oct 14, 2008

Linkage between Executive Compensation and Financial Sector Meltdown

Discover how boards and executives can align strategy with risk management. Authors Steve Davis and Mark Lukomnik highlight steps to balance strategic risk, improve governance, and mitigate unintended risks.

Sep 30, 2008

The Changing Role of the Finance Organization

Discover how finance organizations tackle global risks through shared services, integrated ERM, and enterprise performance management, based on findings from over 350 finance executives worldwide.

Sep 30, 2008

The Audit Committee Journey: Charting Gains, Gaps, and Oversight Priorities

KPMG’s report reveals audit committees are improving in traditional financial oversight but face challenges in areas like IT risk and overall risk management. Explore the top oversight priorities and where improvements are needed for 2008.

Sep 1, 2008

Managing Risks for Comparative Advantage: Five Steps to Better Risk Management

This articles highlights a five-step process to help companies make changes to better their approach to risk management in response to the developments occurring in the corporate approach to risk management: 1. Identify and understand your major risks; 2. Decide which risks are natural; 3. Determine your capacity and appetite for risk; 4. Embed risk in all decisions and processes; and 5. Align governance and organization around risk.