It has been a decade since the Great Recession hit our country, threatening to end the American way of life through an economic meltdown. In hindsight, the 2008 sub-prime loan crisis can go down as one of the greatest cumulative risk management failures in U.S. history. When rewards increase, the risks always follow suit, a […]
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Where Do CROs Come From?
This is a great article by Kate Strachnyi from Risk Articles which shows a very interesting analysis and findings on the role of Chief Risk Officer (“CRO”). The main question driving this analysis was: Where do CROs come from? Using product Tableau, the study displays a visual timeline style chart and relies on key data […]
Executive Perspectives on Top Risks for 2018
In the end of 2016 we reported Protiviti’s findings and views on the 10 top risks for 2017, based on Protiviti’s fifth annual risk survey of directors and executives, in partnership with North Carolina State University’s ERM Initiative. Similarly, Protiviti has published their Executive Perspectives on Top Risks for 2018. Highlights resulting from this year’s results Organizations […]
It’s not about Risk Management
This is another excellent post by Norman Marks, renowned author of blog Governance, Risk Management and Audit. Among the several very current and valid considerations made by Norman in this post, illustrated by a meeting held between a CEO, CIO, CRO, EVP Sales and COO of a hypothetical firm, one sentence immediately stands out – and […]
The Global Risks Report 2018
Similarly as last year, we are publishing the most recent Global Risks Report 2018, 13th Edition, by the World Economic Forum. At a glance, the Global Risks Landscape will give us a clear overview of the Risks considered for 2018, from an impact and likelihood perspective, with the risks being laid out in a matrix […]
What Competencies should Risk Managers in Non-Financial Companies really have?
Risk management competencies can significantly improve decision making in any profession. The bad news is that these competencies do not come to us naturally. They have to be developed. Risk managers who actively develop them have a significant competitive advantage to other risk professionals. I have tried to summarize some of the key competencies risk […]
COSO Updated Enterprise Risk Management Framework
The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) released an update to its ERM Framework: Enterprise Risk Management–Integrating with Strategy and Performance, which is the first and long awaited since 2004. The updated COSO framework was developed by PricewaterhouseCoopers by request of the COSO board of directors. The main objective is to keep […]
The Hidden Cost Of Reputation Risk
Reputation risk has become a key concern for the businesses in the wake of the Great Recession and with the rise of social media. A damaging headline, lawsuit or unfortunate customer experience can severely impact financial performance and brand value. However, the vast majority of firms do not have a well-thought-out strategic approach to manage […]
