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Book Synopsis
A fully revised second edition focused on the best practices of enterprise risk management

Since the first edition of Enterprise Risk Management: From Incentives to Controls was published a decade ago, much has changed in the worlds of business and finance. That''s why James Lam has returned with a new edition of this essential guide. Written to reflect today''s dynamic market conditions, the Second Edition of Enterprise Risk Management: From Incentives to Controls clearly puts this discipline in perspective.

Engaging and informative, it skillfully examines both the art as well as the science of effective enterprise risk management practices. Along the way, it addresses the key concepts, processes, and tools underlying risk management, and lays out clear strategies to manage what is often a highly complex issue.

  • Offers in-depth insights, practical advice, and real-world case studies that explore the various aspects of ERM
  • Bas

    Table of Contents

    Preface xiii

    Acknowledgments xvii

    Section One Risk Mangement in Context 1

    Chapter 1 Introduction 3

    The Benefits of Risk Management 6

    Integration Adds Value 9

    Cautionary Tales 12

    Chapter 2 Lessons Learned 21

    Lesson #1: Know Your Business 23

    Lesson #2: Establish Checks and Balances 24

    Lesson #3: Set Limits and Boundaries 25

    Lesson #4: Keep Your Eye on the Cash 26

    Lesson #5: Use the Right Yardstick 27

    Lesson #6: Pay for the Performance You Want 27

    Lesson #7: Balance the Yin and the Yang 28

    Chapter 3 Concepts and Processes 31

    Risk Concepts 32

    Risk Processes 36

    Risk Awareness 38

    Risk Measurement 40

    Risk Control 42

    Risk is a Bell Curve 48

    Chapter 4 What is ERM? 51

    ERM Definitions 53

    The Benefits of ERM 53

    The Chief Risk Officer 57

    Components of ERM 61

    Section Two The Enterprise Risk Management Framework 67

    Chapter 5 Corporate Governance 69

    Codes of Conduct 71

    Best Practices 72

    Linking Corporate Governance and ERM 77

    Chapter 6 Line Management 83

    The Relationship Between Line and Risk Functions 84

    Key Challenges 89

    Best Practices 92

    Chapter 7 Portfolio Management 99

    The Theory of Active Portfolio Management 100

    Benefits of Active Portfolio Management 102

    Practical Applications of Portfolio Management 105

    Chapter 8 Risk Transfer 111

    A Brief History of ART 112

    Advantages of ART 116

    Pitfalls of ART 119

    A Look to the Future 122

    Case Study: Honeywell 124

    Case Study: Barclays 124

    Chapter 9 Risk Analytics 127

    Risk Control Analytics 128

    Risk Optimization Analytics 133

    Market Risk Analytics 135

    Credit Risk Analytics 138

    Credit Portfolio Models 141

    Operational Risk Analytics 142

    GRC Systems 143

    Chapter 10 Data and Technology 147

    Early Systems 147

    Data Management 149

    Interface Building 151

    Middleware 152

    Distributed Architectures 153

    Key Factors for a Successful Implementation 154

    Chapter 11 Stakeholder Management 157

    Employees 158

    Customers 161

    Regulators 164

    Rating Agencies 166

    Shareholder Service Providers 167

    Business Partners 169

    Section Three Risk Management Applications 173

    Chapter 12 Credit Risk Management 175

    Key Credit Risk Concepts 176

    The Credit Risk Management Process 184

    Basel Requirements 192

    Best Practices in Credit Risk Management 196

    Case Study: Export Development Corporation (EDC) 200

    Chapter 13 Market Risk Management 209

    Types of Market Risk 210

    Market Risk Measurement 211

    Market Risk Management 224

    Best Practices in Market Risk Management 227

    Case Study: Market Risk Management at Chase 230

    Chapter 14 Operational Risk Management 237

    Operational Risk—Definition and Scope 240

    The Operational Risk Management Process 246

    Best Practice in Operational Risk Management 257

    Emerging IT Risks 259

    Case Study: Heller Financial 264

    Chapter 15 Business Applications 271

    Stage I: Minimizing the Downside 271

    Stage II: Managing Uncertainty 272

    Stage III: Performance Optimization 274

    The Further Evolution of Risk Management 275

    Chapter 16 Financial Institutions 277

    Industry Trends 278

    Risk Management Requirements 283

    Systemic Risk 287

    A Look to the Future 289

    Case Study: CIBC 292

    Chapter 17 Energy Firms 297

    Industry Trends 298

    Risk Management Requirements 301

    A Look to the Future 310

    Lessons Learned from Enron 313

    Lessons Learned from the BP Oil Spill 314

    Chapter 18 Non-Financial Corporations 317

    Risk Management Requirements 317

    Best Practices in Corporate Risk Management 326

    Case Study: Microsoft 333

    Case Study: Ford 335

    Case Study: Airbus and Boeing 336

    Section Four A Look to the Future 339

    Chapter 19 Predictions 341

    The Profession of Risk Management 342

    Technology and the Convergence of Risk Management 345

    Ten Predictions 348

    2013 Looking Back 353

    Chapter 20 Everlast Financial 357

    Section Five ERM Implementation 361

    Chapter 21 ERM Implementation 363

    Benefits of Corporate Governance and ERM Practices 364

    ERM Implementation Requirements 366

    ERM Maturity Model 373

    Other ERM Maturity Models 377

    Risk Culture 378

    Chapter 22 Role of the Board 381

    Board Oversight Requirements 381

    Current Board Practices 383

    Case Study: JP Morgan Chase 386

    The Last Line of Defense 388

    Chapter 23 Risk Assessment 399

    Risk Assessment Methodology 401

    Best Practice Case Studies in Risk Assessment 414

    Appendix: Risk Assessment Self-Evaluation Checklist 415

    Chapter 24 Risk-Based Decision Making 423

    ERM Decisions and Actions 423

    Creating Value through ERM 427

    Case Study: Duke Energy 437

    Chapter 25 Dashboard Reporting 439

    Traditional versus Dashboard Reporting 441

    General Dashboard Applications 442

    ERM Dashboard Implementation 444

    Evolving Best Practices 450

    Notes 451

    Index 465

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 25/03/2014
      ISBN13: 9781118413616, 978-1118413616
      ISBN10: 111841361X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A fully revised second edition focused on the best practices of enterprise risk management

      Since the first edition of Enterprise Risk Management: From Incentives to Controls was published a decade ago, much has changed in the worlds of business and finance. That''s why James Lam has returned with a new edition of this essential guide. Written to reflect today''s dynamic market conditions, the Second Edition of Enterprise Risk Management: From Incentives to Controls clearly puts this discipline in perspective.

      Engaging and informative, it skillfully examines both the art as well as the science of effective enterprise risk management practices. Along the way, it addresses the key concepts, processes, and tools underlying risk management, and lays out clear strategies to manage what is often a highly complex issue.

      • Offers in-depth insights, practical advice, and real-world case studies that explore the various aspects of ERM
      • Bas

        Table of Contents

        Preface xiii

        Acknowledgments xvii

        Section One Risk Mangement in Context 1

        Chapter 1 Introduction 3

        The Benefits of Risk Management 6

        Integration Adds Value 9

        Cautionary Tales 12

        Chapter 2 Lessons Learned 21

        Lesson #1: Know Your Business 23

        Lesson #2: Establish Checks and Balances 24

        Lesson #3: Set Limits and Boundaries 25

        Lesson #4: Keep Your Eye on the Cash 26

        Lesson #5: Use the Right Yardstick 27

        Lesson #6: Pay for the Performance You Want 27

        Lesson #7: Balance the Yin and the Yang 28

        Chapter 3 Concepts and Processes 31

        Risk Concepts 32

        Risk Processes 36

        Risk Awareness 38

        Risk Measurement 40

        Risk Control 42

        Risk is a Bell Curve 48

        Chapter 4 What is ERM? 51

        ERM Definitions 53

        The Benefits of ERM 53

        The Chief Risk Officer 57

        Components of ERM 61

        Section Two The Enterprise Risk Management Framework 67

        Chapter 5 Corporate Governance 69

        Codes of Conduct 71

        Best Practices 72

        Linking Corporate Governance and ERM 77

        Chapter 6 Line Management 83

        The Relationship Between Line and Risk Functions 84

        Key Challenges 89

        Best Practices 92

        Chapter 7 Portfolio Management 99

        The Theory of Active Portfolio Management 100

        Benefits of Active Portfolio Management 102

        Practical Applications of Portfolio Management 105

        Chapter 8 Risk Transfer 111

        A Brief History of ART 112

        Advantages of ART 116

        Pitfalls of ART 119

        A Look to the Future 122

        Case Study: Honeywell 124

        Case Study: Barclays 124

        Chapter 9 Risk Analytics 127

        Risk Control Analytics 128

        Risk Optimization Analytics 133

        Market Risk Analytics 135

        Credit Risk Analytics 138

        Credit Portfolio Models 141

        Operational Risk Analytics 142

        GRC Systems 143

        Chapter 10 Data and Technology 147

        Early Systems 147

        Data Management 149

        Interface Building 151

        Middleware 152

        Distributed Architectures 153

        Key Factors for a Successful Implementation 154

        Chapter 11 Stakeholder Management 157

        Employees 158

        Customers 161

        Regulators 164

        Rating Agencies 166

        Shareholder Service Providers 167

        Business Partners 169

        Section Three Risk Management Applications 173

        Chapter 12 Credit Risk Management 175

        Key Credit Risk Concepts 176

        The Credit Risk Management Process 184

        Basel Requirements 192

        Best Practices in Credit Risk Management 196

        Case Study: Export Development Corporation (EDC) 200

        Chapter 13 Market Risk Management 209

        Types of Market Risk 210

        Market Risk Measurement 211

        Market Risk Management 224

        Best Practices in Market Risk Management 227

        Case Study: Market Risk Management at Chase 230

        Chapter 14 Operational Risk Management 237

        Operational Risk—Definition and Scope 240

        The Operational Risk Management Process 246

        Best Practice in Operational Risk Management 257

        Emerging IT Risks 259

        Case Study: Heller Financial 264

        Chapter 15 Business Applications 271

        Stage I: Minimizing the Downside 271

        Stage II: Managing Uncertainty 272

        Stage III: Performance Optimization 274

        The Further Evolution of Risk Management 275

        Chapter 16 Financial Institutions 277

        Industry Trends 278

        Risk Management Requirements 283

        Systemic Risk 287

        A Look to the Future 289

        Case Study: CIBC 292

        Chapter 17 Energy Firms 297

        Industry Trends 298

        Risk Management Requirements 301

        A Look to the Future 310

        Lessons Learned from Enron 313

        Lessons Learned from the BP Oil Spill 314

        Chapter 18 Non-Financial Corporations 317

        Risk Management Requirements 317

        Best Practices in Corporate Risk Management 326

        Case Study: Microsoft 333

        Case Study: Ford 335

        Case Study: Airbus and Boeing 336

        Section Four A Look to the Future 339

        Chapter 19 Predictions 341

        The Profession of Risk Management 342

        Technology and the Convergence of Risk Management 345

        Ten Predictions 348

        2013 Looking Back 353

        Chapter 20 Everlast Financial 357

        Section Five ERM Implementation 361

        Chapter 21 ERM Implementation 363

        Benefits of Corporate Governance and ERM Practices 364

        ERM Implementation Requirements 366

        ERM Maturity Model 373

        Other ERM Maturity Models 377

        Risk Culture 378

        Chapter 22 Role of the Board 381

        Board Oversight Requirements 381

        Current Board Practices 383

        Case Study: JP Morgan Chase 386

        The Last Line of Defense 388

        Chapter 23 Risk Assessment 399

        Risk Assessment Methodology 401

        Best Practice Case Studies in Risk Assessment 414

        Appendix: Risk Assessment Self-Evaluation Checklist 415

        Chapter 24 Risk-Based Decision Making 423

        ERM Decisions and Actions 423

        Creating Value through ERM 427

        Case Study: Duke Energy 437

        Chapter 25 Dashboard Reporting 439

        Traditional versus Dashboard Reporting 441

        General Dashboard Applications 442

        ERM Dashboard Implementation 444

        Evolving Best Practices 450

        Notes 451

        Index 465

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