Risk Intelligent Governance: A Practical Guide
September 15, 2009
To raise a company's risk intelligence, boards must first engage in a crucial dialogue with management.
September 15, 2009
To raise a company's risk intelligence, boards must first engage in a crucial dialogue with management.
Getting Enterprise Risk Management Right
September 9, 2009 by Stuart R. Levine
Boards must mitigate risk by having a clear destination, getting input if needed, reading the dashboard data, and making judgments.
September 9, 2009 by Stuart R. Levine
Boards must mitigate risk by having a clear destination, getting input if needed, reading the dashboard data, and making judgments.
Fifteen Risk Factors for Poor Governance
September 8, 2009 by Walter Smiechewicz
A self-diagnostic to identify risk factors for poor governance and reporting
September 8, 2009 by Walter Smiechewicz
A self-diagnostic to identify risk factors for poor governance and reporting
Rewriting the Textbook on Risk Oversight
August 19, 2009 by Henry R. Keizer
Directors and audit committees are rethinking their approach to risk. Here's seven insights that will help them get a better handle on oversight.
August 19, 2009 by Henry R. Keizer
Directors and audit committees are rethinking their approach to risk. Here's seven insights that will help them get a better handle on oversight.
Berkshire Edges Away from Reinsurance Risk
July 13, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
The reinsurance branch of Berkshire Hathaway is amending its investment policies to avoid the more riskier aspects of the business.
July 13, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
The reinsurance branch of Berkshire Hathaway is amending its investment policies to avoid the more riskier aspects of the business.
CEOs Getting Confidence Back
July 9, 2009
CEOs are much more optimistic about the economy’s future than six months ago in several key areas, according to a survey of 100 CEOs by the Conference Board Measure.
July 9, 2009
CEOs are much more optimistic about the economy’s future than six months ago in several key areas, according to a survey of 100 CEOs by the Conference Board Measure.
Toyota Invests $500M in Indiana SUV Plant
July 6, 2009
Toyota is investing $500 million in its Princeton, Indiana plant for extensive renovations. A year ago Toyota’s global budget for plant construction and upgrades was 1.3 trillion yen, or 36 percent more than for the current fiscal period.
July 6, 2009
Toyota is investing $500 million in its Princeton, Indiana plant for extensive renovations. A year ago Toyota’s global budget for plant construction and upgrades was 1.3 trillion yen, or 36 percent more than for the current fiscal period.
Belgium’s KBC Bank Revamps Management
July 2, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Belgian bank KBC is responding to pressure from regulators and investors by revamping its management team, replacing the executive who oversaw the bank’s downfall in the credit market and separating risk management and financial management functions.
July 2, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Belgian bank KBC is responding to pressure from regulators and investors by revamping its management team, replacing the executive who oversaw the bank’s downfall in the credit market and separating risk management and financial management functions.
Governance Advisors Examine Bank Boards
June 23, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Corporate governance think tank Nestor Advisors has released an annual report on the banking sector, examining the many facets of risk oversight that must be resolved in moving out of the recession.
June 23, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Corporate governance think tank Nestor Advisors has released an annual report on the banking sector, examining the many facets of risk oversight that must be resolved in moving out of the recession.
New Program Focuses on Risk Governance
June 5, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
June 5, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
The Institute of International Finance (IIF) and the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) are launching Risk Governance for Boards of Directors in the Financial Industry.
New Program Focuses on Risk Governance
June 5, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
June 5, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
The Institute of International Finance (IIF) and the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) are launching Risk Governance for Boards of Directors in the Financial Industry.
Corporate Strategy: A New Direction
June 1, 2009 by Directorship Editors
A core responsibility of the board is to engage with management in the development of an effective corporate strategy. After all, corporations are managed “under the direction” of boards, according to most state corporate laws—and therefore the board is ultimately accountable for the quality of the company’s management, including any strategic plans made and pursued by management.
June 1, 2009 by Directorship Editors
A core responsibility of the board is to engage with management in the development of an effective corporate strategy. After all, corporations are managed “under the direction” of boards, according to most state corporate laws—and therefore the board is ultimately accountable for the quality of the company’s management, including any strategic plans made and pursued by management.
Filling the Risk Intelligence Gap
June 1, 2009 by Gretchen Michals
Finding talented and qualified candidates can be a daunting challenge, says Korn/Ferry's Robert Hallagan.
June 1, 2009 by Gretchen Michals
Finding talented and qualified candidates can be a daunting challenge, says Korn/Ferry's Robert Hallagan.
Director Liability on the Rise
June 1, 2009 by James L. Sanders
As the economy continues to falter due to the ongoing recession, officers and directors of public companies face the increasing possibility that their decisions will be challenged by investors, regulators, and even criminal prosecutors. This increased scrutiny makes it more important than ever that directors understand their obligations and potential liabilities.
June 1, 2009 by James L. Sanders
As the economy continues to falter due to the ongoing recession, officers and directors of public companies face the increasing possibility that their decisions will be challenged by investors, regulators, and even criminal prosecutors. This increased scrutiny makes it more important than ever that directors understand their obligations and potential liabilities.
Audit Committee Focus: Critical Alignments
June 1, 2009 by Mary Pat McCarthy
Even in good times, maintaining critical alignments throughout the organization is a significant challenge.
June 1, 2009 by Mary Pat McCarthy
Even in good times, maintaining critical alignments throughout the organization is a significant challenge.
Obama Rethinks Financial Oversight
May 29, 2009
The Obama administration is expected to announce today the creation of a "cyber czar" while reportedly debating how ambitious they should be in their efforts to revamp oversight of financial markets in light of growing political opposition.
May 29, 2009
The Obama administration is expected to announce today the creation of a "cyber czar" while reportedly debating how ambitious they should be in their efforts to revamp oversight of financial markets in light of growing political opposition.
Concerns About Financial Crisis Leading to More Board Oversight
May 21, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Economic conditions are driving directors to recalibrate the way they work amid concerns about financial crisis risks and the quality of information they’re receiving.
May 21, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Economic conditions are driving directors to recalibrate the way they work amid concerns about financial crisis risks and the quality of information they’re receiving.
Intel Fined $1.45B by EU in Antitrust Case
May 13, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Intel was not able to escape antitrust sentiment in Europe, as regulators with the European Union levied a $1.45 billion fine against the chipmaker for monopoly abuses.
May 13, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Intel was not able to escape antitrust sentiment in Europe, as regulators with the European Union levied a $1.45 billion fine against the chipmaker for monopoly abuses.
Liddy to Testify to Oversight Committee
May 12, 2009
AIG CEO Edward Liddy plans to testify to a U.S. House oversight committee Wednesday to discuss the future of the insurance company and defend it and its employees from recent criticism.
May 12, 2009
AIG CEO Edward Liddy plans to testify to a U.S. House oversight committee Wednesday to discuss the future of the insurance company and defend it and its employees from recent criticism.
Seven Banks Need at Least $65 Billion
May 7, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
At least seven of the largest banks in the U.S. need at least $65 billion in capital to protect them should the economy worsen.
May 7, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
At least seven of the largest banks in the U.S. need at least $65 billion in capital to protect them should the economy worsen.