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Poole College of Management
Enterprise Risk Management Initiative

Financial Risk

Jan 10, 2013

Q & A: Controlling Spreadsheet Risk

Protiviti discusses the risks posed by spreadsheets and provides actionable guidance on managing those risks. Learn how effective spreadsheet risk management contributes to an organization’s overall enterprise risk management strategy.

Dec 1, 2012

SunGard Survey: How Are Companies Managing Financial Risk?

SunGard’s 2012 survey reveals diverse financial risk management practices among organizations. While most have frameworks in place, only a small percentage feel effective in identifying risks. Market volatility is a key concern.

May 15, 2012

Allegations of Risk Management Overrides Swirl at JPMorgan Chase

JPMorgan's $2 billion loss underscores the importance of risk management and culture, as executives face scrutiny for sidelining risk concerns.

May 1, 2012

S&P’s Preliminary Changes for Scoring Management and Governance for Credit Rating Purposes

S&P introduces proposed criteria for scoring management and governance in credit ratings, assessing strategic, risk, and governance factors. Learn about the four key factors influencing these scores and their impact on creditworthiness.

Oct 1, 2011

Annual Corporate Director Survey Focuses on Risk Management

Corporate directors are prioritizing risk management, focusing on IT, compliance, and crisis planning. Discover the latest insights from PricewaterhouseCoopers' 2011 survey, revealing key risks and governance challenges facing boards today.

Aug 30, 2011

Risk Oversight Improving: 2011 Proxy Disclosures

Deloitte’s study of S&P 200 companies uncovers key improvements in board risk oversight and governance, with recommendations to strengthen risk management practices through better alignment with corporate strategy and regulatory transparency.

Aug 1, 2011

The CFOs Relationship with the Audit Committee for Effective Risk Management

Learn five key practices for strengthening the CFO-audit committee relationship, emphasizing their critical role in risk oversight, financial governance, and strategic alignment for effective corporate governance.

Feb 1, 2011

A Survey of Global Risk Management in a Changing Environment

Explore key industry trends in risk management as financial institutions adapt to a dynamic environment post-global financial crisis. This report, based on a Deloitte survey, discusses enhancements in risk governance, increased ERM adoption, and the evolving regulatory landscape. Key topics include Basel II impacts and the management of liquidity risk.

Jan 3, 2011

Impact of Risk Management Failures on the Financial Crisis

A report released by The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission presents findings and conclusions related to the causes of the 2008-2010 financial and economic crisis in the United States. Failures of corporate governance and risk management at many systemically important financial institutions are among key causes of the crisis, as concluded by the Commission.

Sep 30, 2010

Risk Management: Strengthening A Valuable Asset

Grant Thornton UK’s survey shows many organizations were unprepared for the 2008 recession, urging stronger risk management practices, strategic risk assessments, and clear risk appetite frameworks. Download the full report here.