Risk Management

Leadership

Should the Chairman and CEO Roles Be Held Separately?

The percentage of companies where one person holds both posts has long been declining, but the topic remains controversial.

Jonathan Foster
October 8, 2019
Legal

Law Allowing College Players to Profit From Their Image Has Big Implications

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation letting college athletes in the state negotiate contracts for the use of their names and images.
Cybersecurity

Is Data Security Risk Crowding Out Other Priorities?

Research into finance executives' concerns consistently finds that they're prioritizing the safety of data above all other matters.
Regulation

Antitrust Review: Navigating the Challenges of a ‘Second Request’

When an M&A transaction is flagged for a deeper regulatory review, the buyer and seller may be faced with significant challenges.
Cash Management

Metric of the Month: Days Cash on Hand

Strong cash reserves help you prepare for the unexpected — whether good or bad.
Cybersecurity

Overcoming Cybersecurity Communications Barriers

There remains a problematic disconnect between the languages spoken by cybersecurity professionals and a company's senior executives and board.
Auditing

Fresh Evidence of Auditor Bias Emerges

Companies don't look good for penalizing honest auditors, while other auditors don't look good for rendering slanted opinions.
Regulation

Clearinghouse Fined $20M for Violating Standards

Regulators say Options Clearing Corp. failed to establish and enforce policies and procedures involving financial risk management.
Risk Management

Mattel Shares Tank on Whistleblower Disclosure

The toy maker says it canceled a $250 million bond offering after receiving an "anonymous whistleblower letter."
Risk Management

Metric of the Month: How Quickly Businesses Adapt to New Risks

When a risk becomes a reality, top performers act to change policies and strategies quickly.
Risk Management

New Top Emerging Risk: Pace of Change

Concerned about their digitalization strategies and talent pipelines, companies see the fast-changing business world as a major threat: Gartner.
Legal

DOJ Puts C-Suite Execs in Crosshairs

DOJ: “While pursuit of criminal and civil remedies against corporations is important, we should always focus on the individuals responsible for misconduct."
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