A team of individuals capable of monitoring, managing, and mitigating risks will be able to effectively manage both risk advantages and challenges.

Reputational risk is a top concern among directors.

The annual lineup of the most influential people in corporate governance is diverse, comprehensive and, in some cases, even controversial.

Boards see reputational risk as their top concern, finds a EisnerAmper survey aided by the National Association of Corporate Directors.

Directors are increasingly demanding management address enterprise risk management concerns.

Financial statement risk and earnings management are a big concern for investors.

The annual list of the most influential governance professionals and institutions.

“We have not seen a large amount of activity in the area of clawbacks or deferred payouts that were predicted to align investor and manager interests in the wake of the financial crisis” -- EisnerAmper Partner Chris Bekmessian

Regardless of whether risk is managed by the full board or a single committee, all boards must manage risk oversight carefully.