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Poole College of Management
Enterprise Risk Management Initiative

Board Risk Oversight

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.

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.

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.

Oct 1, 2007

The Global CFO Study 2008: Balancing Risk and Performance within an Integrated Finance Organization

Learn how CFOs can drive better risk management and integration within organizations through the concept of Integrated Finance Organizations, addressing strategic risks and improving enterprise resilience.

Jun 19, 2007

Risk of Piling ERM on Audit Committee

Audit committees face growing pressure as risk overseers, juggling financial reporting and broader risk management. Learn how they can stay effective under the weight of these evolving responsibilities. Read more here.

Apr 27, 2007

Risk Management at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Explore the SEC’s approach to risk management, including the role of the Office of Risk Analysis, which focuses on reducing risk management constraints and assisting SEC divisions in risk identification and mitigation efforts.

Nov 1, 2006

A Changing Risk Landscape – A Study of Corporate ERM in the U.S.

The 2006 survey by Towers Perrin and Monitor Group of 75 senior finance executives from large publicly traded US companies highlights a rising focus on risk management. Key findings include the identification of major risk categories such as operational, strategic, financial, and compliance risks, with a notable trend towards the adoption of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) for better communication and risk-return management.

Sep 22, 2006

Wachovia Corporation’s Approach to ERM

Discover how Wachovia Corporation integrates ERM to manage credit, market, and operational risks while fostering a strong risk culture and governance through board-led oversight and strategic risk committees.

Feb 24, 2006

Assessing ERM Practices

Prodyot Samanta outlines how S&P integrates ERM practices into corporate credit rating assessments, covering risk governance, methodology, and infrastructure in evaluating management’s ability to manage risks.

Oct 1, 2005

Turnbull Report

Explore the revised 2005 Turnbull Report from the UK's Financial Reporting Council, offering key guidance on internal control and risk management for directors under the Combined Code.