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Articles for: ‘Risk Management’
The following are all the postings categorized under: ‘Risk Management’ -- if you cannot find what you are looking for here, try using Search or browse by tags.
Dec 8 08
Keeping up with the Joneses — Applied to Standard & Poor’s Enterprise Risk Management
Mike Hoefgen weighs in on S&P's expansion of Enterprise Risk Analysis to non-financial organizations. He explains why companies will have a new need to "keep up with the Joneses." It's not just about how your company scores individually, but about how that risk management score compares to peers in your industry and beyond.
Read MoreDec 4 08
The Risks of Online Multiplayer Games and Virtual Worlds
Yves Le Roux discusses the inherent risks involved with online multiplayer games and virtual worlds, and offers his opinion on the European Network & Information Security Agency's proposed group to oversee development of new legislation and policies to protect players' privacy and security.
Read MoreNov 24 08
Addressing Risk Across the Enterprise: Start at the Top
CA's Christopher Fox kicks-off a series on managing risk across the enterprise. Companies may be focused on addressing risk associated with the recent financial crisis right now, but shouldn't lose sight of paying attention other elements of risk across the enterprise.
Read MoreNov 10 08
UK Developments: Treasury Creates Company to Manage the Government’s Shareholdings in Failing Banks
CA’s Christopher Fox provides commentary on recent developments announced by the Treasury in the UK, including the creation of a new company to oversee the British Government’s shareholdings in local banks. Could this model be applied in the US, leading to improved corporate governance of financial institutions?
Read MoreNov 4 08
Is the Energy Industry on the Same Path as Banking and Finance?
The collapse of the financial markets has been largely blamed on poor risk management in the sub-prime mortgage market. Now more regulations in the banking, finance and insurance industry are imminent. CA's Mike Hoefgen asks, will the electrical power industry follow their lead?
Read MoreOct 27 08
Accountants Point Fingers at Failed Corporate Governance as Cause of Financial Crisis
Compliance Week recently reported on a policy paper issued by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants attributing the current financial crisis to failed corporate governance, not sub-prime mortgage defaults as others have suggested. CA’s Christopher Fox takes a look at the ACCA’s findings and weighs in with his thoughts.
Read MoreOct 6 08
Cyberwar: New Regulations Address External Cyber Threats & Increase Need for a Centralized View
Ever considered the implications cyber-warfare may have on your GRC initiatives? Allan Gajadhar takes a look at the federal IT security landscape, touching on the increasingly complex regulatory environment, and weighs in on how organizations can better manage oversight of their IT security initiatives through a more centralized approach.
Read MoreSep 29 08
Financial Crisis: Lessons in Risk Management
What can today’s financial crisis tell us about risk management best practices? Sumner Blount highlights some of the obvious failings of existing risk management models exposed by this recent turn of events.
Read MoreSep 24 08
Lessons Learned from “Personal” Risk Management
Many of you reading this have purchased large ticket items like a home, condo, car, etc. These purchases are somewhat calculated expenditures and typically a large investment of your disposable income. If you are like me, these decisions are made …
Read MoreSep 15 08
Risky Business: Making effective risk management a priority
For many organizations, risk management may appear to be very risky business, indeed. CA expert Chris Boswell outlines a few common scenarios he's encountered that may explain why.
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