Risk Excellence

Risk Excellence

Risk Governance: What is it, Why does it matter & What does it involve?

What is it? Governance refers to the framework of rules, practices, processes, and structures by which an organisation is directed and controlled. It encompasses the mechanisms through which the objectives of the organisation are set, monitored, and achieved, while also ensuring accountability to stakeholders. Risk governance is a subset of overall governance that focuses specifically […]

Navigating Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Maturity: A Roadmap for Success

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, risk is not a static concept; it’s dynamic, multifaceted, and omnipresent. To thrive in this environment, organizations must adopt a proactive approach to managing risks. This is where Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) comes into play. ERM isn’t just about mitigating risks; it’s about strategically identifying, assessing, and leveraging risks […]

The Value of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to Stakeholders & How to get their support

In my previous article, I discussed the Case for Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to an organisation. But how does it in turn add value to stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, regulators etc.? In essence, it makes it easier to do their jobs, provides protection, creates opportunity, promotes good governance and creates transparency. Here are […]

The Case for Enterprise Risk Management

As the saying goes, the only constant is change. Which is particularly true of current times – from disruptive technological advancements (e.g. AI, Blockchain, ESG initiatives) to ever-evolving legal or regulatory changes (e.g. privacy, tax, capital) and unforeseen global crises or looming recessions. Organisations face a variety of risks that can threaten their viability and […]

Conduct: Just a buzzword or critical to risk management?

Culture and Conduct as a combined topic is not just important to regulators but also to banking leaders. The 2022 KPMG Banking CEO Survey revealed that internal unethical culture was the second highest risk CEOs surveyed were worried about, with 32% of the vote, behind only Credit Risk at 33%. Setting the Stage It is […]