Risk

Risk refers to threats an organization faces -- loss of earnings, loss of reputation, or harm of any kind.  These articles explore the challenges of preventing, identifying and mitigating risk. Risk can come in many forms, including financial issues, legal liabilities, strategic or leadership errors, or accidents and natural disasters. Today,  IT- and data-related risks are growing concerns. The following articles about risk look at the issue from many angles, especially from that of compliance officers and risk managers.

Investment Advisers and the Bank Secrecy Act: A Risk-Based Response to FinCEN’s Call to Arms

Investment Advisers and the Bank Secrecy Act: A Risk-Based Response to FinCEN’s Call to Arms

Earlier this month the New York State Department of Financial Services announced proposed anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regulations. If adopted, the proposed rules will subject investment advisers to Bank Secrecy Act requirements for financial entities. Regulatory and private scrutiny of compliance programs is expanding, as is the cost of compliance...

Security and Privacy: Head-on Collision or Blissful Matrimony?

Security and Privacy: Head-on Collision or Blissful Matrimony?

Data control risk is one of executives' top concerns, especially in light of the fact that the government's growing role in controlling data flows could lead to resistance among foreign partners and investors. The recent passage of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act only exacerbates this risk. So what can companies do to manage data control risk amid this rapid increase...

A Practical Approach to Supply Chain Risk

The importance of due diligence on third parties – vendors, suppliers, their vendors and suppliers, and so on – cannot be overstated. When news breaks of a vendor using child labor or doing business in countries well-known for their human rights violations, it won’t matter much to the public exactly how removed the connection is from the corporation itself. The...

finserv whatsapp

The 5 Worst Threats to Enterprise Cloud Security

Prevention and vigilance are your best defenses against threats to cloud security. Just ask JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America or Target: when your organization experiences a security breach or loss of confidential data, the damage can be immense. Here are some of the most common occurrences in recent years and a few suggestions on how to avoid them.

Rethink Cybersecurity to Reduce Risk of Hacks

Rethink Cybersecurity to Reduce Risk of Hacks

Companies must be preparing for the eventuality of a data breach; it’s not a matter of if, but when a breach will occur. And, as we’ve seen with the biggest corporate cyber hacking scandals, the damage is immense in scope and the reputational harm that comes as a result isn’t easy to recover from. The old ways of thinking of...

Identify and Manage Your “Trust Positions”

Identify and Manage Your “Trust Positions”

We’ve established that it’s prudent to keep an eye on your top performers for the sake of risk management , but they’re not the only staff you ought to be watching. There are plenty of contributors who fly under the radar yet play highly important roles in the organization. Do you know which are the “trust positions” in your organization?

Take a Lesson from Theranos: Plan Ahead

Take a Lesson from Theranos: Plan Ahead

Reputational harm can do as much damage to a company's bottom line as nearly any other crisis. A proactive plan is essential to protect the organization should it come under fire. Silicon Valley based Theranos has found this out the hard way. The company's recent fall from grace is testament to the importance of a plan in the event of...

Terrorism – A Tectonic Shift?

Terrorism – A Tectonic Shift?

The violence perpetrated on innocent civilians in Paris last week stunned the world. Unfortunately, these acts of terrorism have become far more frequent in recent years. Consequently, the conversation around risk management is shifting. How do we -- as professionals charged with minimizing risk -- respond when the unthinkable happens?

Obtaining the Full Benefit of D&O Insurance

Obtaining the Full Benefit of D&O Insurance

Directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance covers losses due to many types of lawsuits alleging wrongdoing by directors and officers. But what about government investigations, subpoenas, and demand letters? These events can be extremely costly—sometimes more so than actual lawsuits. Companies would do well to keep these events in mind when purchasing D&O insurance.

4 Ways Boards Can Strengthen Cybersecurity

4 Ways Boards Can Strengthen Cybersecurity

Although well aware of the threat posed by hackers and organized cybercriminals, an alarming number of Boards are not actively challenging management’s cybersecurity efforts. Often, Board members simply don’t know how to proceed. However, there are concrete actions that Directors can take immediately to carry out their governance duties and improve cybersecurity.

Page 38 of 47 1 37 38 39 47