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Enterprise Risk Management Initiative

Risk Committees

Sep 1, 2010

Global ERM Ahead of the Curve

This survey by AICPA, CIMA, and NC State ERM Initiative examines risk oversight maturity in U.S. and global organizations, noting gaps in leadership, training, and ERM processes while emphasizing the growing need for improved risk management.

Feb 1, 2010

Report on the Current State of Enterprise Risk Oversight: 2nd Edition

Explore how the focus on board oversight of risk management continues to evolve, with new regulatory requirements and insights from 2010 Report on Enterprise Risk Oversight. Discover key trends in ERM adoption and risk committee responsibilities.

Dec 1, 2009

A Balance Between Bureaucracy and Personalization

Neil Baker explores how the economic downturn exposed flaws in traditional risk management systems. Highlighting Bristol-Myers Squibb and The Home Depot, Baker illustrates the effectiveness of simple, personalized approaches to risk management over complex bureaucratic systems.

Aug 20, 2009

Risk Intelligent Governance: A Practical Guide for Boards

Explore Deloitte’s six key actions for enhancing risk governance, from defining board roles to fostering a risk-aware culture. Learn how boards can integrate risk intelligence into strategy and oversight for better governance.

Aug 1, 2009

A New Landscape for Risk Management and Oversight

Ernst & Young's research highlights the shift towards a holistic view of risk management, emphasizing dynamic risk assessments and the critical role of boards and audit committees in risk oversight. Explore essential questions for evaluating risk management processes and aligning them with company strategy.

Jul 16, 2009

Walker Review on Corporate Governance in the UK Banking Industry

The Walker Review addresses governance failures in UK banks, proposing key changes to improve risk oversight, board effectiveness, and remuneration policies for stronger financial risk management.

Jun 1, 2009

Balancing Enterprise Risk Management and Enterprise Performance Management

This paper examines how poorly executed risk management contributed to the economic collapse and suggests integrating risk and performance management to balance prevention and value generation for long-term organizational success.

Oct 1, 2008

Using Six Sigma Techniques to Improve ERM Systems

Discover how Six Sigma methodologies can improve ERM processes, helping internal auditors address upside and downside risks while creating stakeholder value through data-driven solutions and risk management strategies.

Jun 1, 2008

Board-Level Risk Committees

Traditionally, senior risk executives have managed risk at the operational level of organizations. Boards have had general oversight responsibilities for risk, with audit or finance committees taking on more specific risk responsibilities. Now, with the heavy workloads of audit and finance committees and a trend towards implementing enterprise risk management (ERM) processes, many organizations are finding it beneficial to form separate board-level risk management committees. The risk content of an organization is often still addressed at the board level across many committees, while risk process is the focus of the separate risk committee.

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.