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Enterprise Risk Management Initiative

Financial Risk

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.

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.

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.

Apr 1, 2007

Integrating SOX and ERM- Truths and Myths

For most organizations, the efforts being made to meet compliance regulations are not tied to current ERM processes. Procedures should be put in place to integrate compliance functionality into existing risk management plans.

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.

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.

Feb 1, 2006

Risk Management Quantification

Explore the balance between qualitative and quantitative risk management through frameworks like COSO and Basel II. Learn how actuarial models can enhance Enterprise Risk Management and guide organizations in risk classification and appetite strategies.