A balanced approach to risk and performance

Risk management isn't just about protecting your business — it's also about making it better. We provide many of the world’s largest and best-known companies with a detailed view of risk by bringing together both sides of the risk equation.

We believe that a top-down, strategic approach to risk management and controls can help you protect your business. But that’s not all. It can also help to improve performance and achieve objectives. And that can translate into reduced costs, enhanced reputation and brand or better use of capital assets.

At our Risk Advisory Services Global Center we develop leading practices to help you address specific risk and performance issues. We also create white papers, surveys, and reports that explore risk-related issues and stimulate the risk management dialogue.

Do you need help with specific risk issues?

Select an issue - - - - - - - - - - Improving risk assessment efforts Identifying key business risks Reducing the risk of money laundering Detecting and preventing fraud Resolving disputes involving my company Reducing the risk of corruption and illegal acts Making the IT function more effective Meeting IT stakeholder expectations Developing an automated controls strategy Access rights and segregation of duties Aligning information security with your business strategy Information security drivers Improving the internal audit function Risk coverage in specialized areas Effective internal controls Improving internal controls Reducing the cost of control through technology Using information to create insights and support decision making Managing and governing data through business change Identifying, managing and monitoring contract risks Improving processes Risk mitigation Managing major program risks Realizing the benefits of major programs

Achieving a balance of risk and performance

Organizations are increasingly looking at improving business performance alongside their information security risk management. The "10th annual global information security survey" looks at the current state of information security, and offers opportunities for balancing risk mitigation and performance, and aligning information security with the business.

Risk management in emerging markets

How are companies managing risk as they invest and operate in emerging markets? Analysis of the experience of over 900 companies from developed and emerging regions in "Risk management in emerging markets" reveals different expectations in different markets, as well as leading practices, and key principles for risk management.

Weighing the costs of corruption or compliance

Corruption is a growing problem for businesses. Our 10th global fraud survey offers analysis of insights from nearly 1,200 executives into their experiences of bribery and corruption. We also describe the steps to create what we believe is an effective anti-corruption compliance program.

Can risk management and internal controls create competitive advantage?

They can, according to "The future of risk management and internal controls". It points out the many challenges of aligning and coordinating these roles and tasks — and provides questions you can apply to start the improvement process. If you missed the Thought Center Webcast “A balanced approach to risk and performance,” watch the archive in video format.

Information technology risk management’s critical role

Nearly 150 risk management and IT executives at global financial institutions gave feedback on the framework, processes and drivers of information technology risk management (pdf, 3.4mb) and the role it plays in an organization’s overall risk management structure. The results and analysis focus on four key areas: convergence, common understanding of risks and controls, IT risk management investments and risk reporting.

The top 10 strategic risks for business

What strategic challenges are likely to affect your company in 2008 and beyond? Ten of the most critical risks, including regulatory and compliance, financial shocks, and aging consumers and workforce, are analyzed in "Strategic business risk: 2008 — the top 10 risks for business."