Risk Management

Retirement Plans

For Many CFOs, Pension Plans Are Millstones Around the Neck

The massive, high-risk debt weighing down so many defined benefit plans promises to accelerate the pace of pension-risk transfer undertakings.

Nigel Wilson, CEO, Legal & General
December 13, 2019
Risk Management

The Heat Is On: The Quiz

Think climate change is an esoteric topic that most CFOs need not ponder often? Think again. Brush up on your climate change knowledge with our quiz.
Fraud

How to Mitigate the Risk of Employee Fraud

Here's what you need to know about fidelity insurance, the different forms of employee fraud, and what to do if you suspect employee fraud.
Risk Management

New Top Concern for Internal Audit: Data Governance

Risks related to data management push cybersecurity preparedness out of the lead on the list of worries for chief audit executives: Gartner.
Risk Management

Insolvencies Are on the Rise in Western Europe

Slowing economic and global trade growth, as well as Brexit uncertainty, are the main drivers of the insolvencies.
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.
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.
Applications

Fears Over Digitalization Efforts Top Execs’ Worry List

But executives should shore up issues involving products, productivity, and customer experience before deciding how to digitally transform, Gartner says.
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.
Regulation

Clearinghouse Fined $20M for Violating Standards

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

Metric of the Month: Days Cash on Hand

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