Achieving greater control of risk and assurance
In today's dynamic business world, risk present themselves with unprecedented speed and impact. Companies must put risk management at the heart of everything they do, proactively identifying and taking action against the risks they face. Better risk management equals better decision-making, pure and simple.
The economic crisis illustrated that many organisations failed to predict and plan for the risks that they faced, leading to poor decision-making and business strategies.
The way that companies assess their risks is being scrutinised by the government, ratings agencies, regulators, investors and other key stakeholders. Therefore, it is essential to be able to proactively demonstrate that you are on top of the risk agenda.
Companies that treat risk management as a general management skill, as opposed to a corporate requirement, are more likely to create competitive advantage, avoiding damaging situations and facilitating better decision-making. For this to happen, Risk Management must become a formal and informal main board responsibility.
KPMG's Risk and Compliance group combines all of the firm's risk management professionals under one roof. We engage with the boards of our clients on issues such as forensic, regulatory, reputational, technology and sector-specific risk to name a few.
We combine robust commercial business advice with functional risk management constructs in order to deliver success. In short, we help to ensure that the front and back offices work in tandem to the benefit of our clients.
Placing a Value on Enterprise Risk Management
In turbulent economic times, the case for investion in an enterprise risk management (ERM) program seems clear. Deficiencies in risk management appear to be a leading contributor to the credit crisis, and many stakeholders - from shareholders, to board of directors, to rating agencies - are taking a closer look at a company's approach to risk management. Brochure, 12 pages.
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The Business Case for a Risk Executive
Leading Efforts to Avoid Surprises, Maneuver through Challenges, and Add Value. Brochure, 12 pages.
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The Evolving Role of the Chief Risk Officer
In the current economic climate, the role of the risk management function has never been so prominent to the success of an organisation. Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) processes are often at the centre of change in many leading organisation. Brochure, 10 pages.
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Understanding and articulating risk appetite
When risk appetite is properly understood and clearly defined, it becomes a powerful tool, not only for managing risk, but also for enhancing overall business performance. Brochure, 12 pages.
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Beyond box ticking - a new era for risk governance
A report from the Economist Intelligence Unit. Sponsored by ACE and KPMG. Brochure, 36 pages.
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Contact
Dan Thomas
Partner
KPMG LLP
Farringdon Street
London, EC4A 4PP
United Kingdom
T +44 20 76945575 | dan.thomas@kpmg.co.uk
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