Risk Management Archives - CFO

Jennifer Louis: ‘Build a Culture of Cybersecurity’ in Finance Teams

Jennifer Louis: ‘Build a Culture of Cybersecurity’ in Finance Teams

“Cybersecurity spending should be seen as more of an investment than a cost,” the cybersecurity expert instructor said.

By Bob Violino | June 7, 2022

7 Core Skills of Great CFOs

7 Core Skills of Great CFOs

Communication, data analysis, and tech savvy are just some of the core skills needed to further the company's mission.

By Sandra Beckwith | June 6, 2022

Small Business CFOs Must Build Ethical Awareness

Risk & Compliance

Small Business CFOs Must Build Ethical Awareness

The incentive to cut corners, including ones requiring questionable ethics, has never been greater.

By Steve McNally | October 20, 2021

Regulator Hits Wells Fargo With $250M Fine

Risk & Compliance

Regulator Hits Wells Fargo With $250M Fine

The OCC says deficiencies in a Wells Fargo loan modification program constituted “reckless unsafe or unsound practices."

By Matthew Heller | September 10, 2021

Preparing for Shareholder Activism

Investor Relations

Preparing for Shareholder Activism

CFOs should proactively address potential areas of activist attention to reduce the chances of becoming the target of a campaign.

By Lauren Muskett | July 12, 2021

Capital One Fined $80 Million Over 2019 Hack

Risk & Compliance

Capital One Fined $80 Million Over 2019 Hack

The Federal Reserve is also requiring the bank to improve controls.

By Lauren Muskett | August 7, 2020

The Disappearing DB Pension Plan

Retirement Plans

The Disappearing DB Pension Plan

The use of defined benefit pension plans continues to decline as sponsors look to de-risk pension strategies.

By Gerry Marletta | June 28, 2019

The Other Side of the Network

The Other Side of the Network

Cybersecurity is starting to venture outside the firewall to focus on users and their devices.

By Lauren Muskett | February 27, 2019

AIG Discloses Significant Catastrophe Losses; Names New CFO

Risk Management

AIG Discloses Significant Catastrophe Losses; Names New CFO

AIG accumulated $750 to $800 million in catastrophe losses in the fourth quarter. The insurance company also named Mark Lyons as CFO.

By William Sprouse | December 6, 2018

What Risks Would a Trade War Bring?

What Risks Would a Trade War Bring?

President Trump's planned tariffs mean companies should assess risks across business groups and multiple layers of management.

By Steven Minsky | March 6, 2018

Financial Task Force Targets Climate Risk

Risk Management

Financial Task Force Targets Climate Risk

Recommendations of a Financial Stability Board task force on climate-related financial disclosures are aimed at companies' risk management functions.

By Dylan Tanner | November 21, 2017

Human Capital: Risk vs. Uncertainty

Talent Management

Human Capital: Risk vs. Uncertainty

When it comes to human capital, "risk" and "uncertainty" are two different concepts, and they need to be addressed separately in order to minimize risk.

By Haig Nalbantian | October 5, 2017

Risk Management Costs Dove 5% in 2016

Risk Management Costs Dove 5% in 2016

The main drivers were drops of 12% in the cost of covering property risks; 6% for workers’ compensation; and 5% for liability.

By David Katz | April 21, 2017

Building Resiliency

Risk Management

Building Resiliency

A new survey finds finance executives focused on managing risk by maximizing their ability to bounce back from harm.

By Josh Hyatt | March 3, 2017

Audit Committees Face Expertise, Risk Management Challenges

Risk Management

Audit Committees Face Expertise, Risk Management Challenges

More than four in ten (41%) audit committee members say the effectiveness of companies' risk management programs poses the greatest challenge this year.

By Sean Allocca | January 11, 2017