Risk

Market Insights

Faceoff: Foreign exchange

Does currency hedging translate into risk management or added risk? Two experts weigh in

By Kanupriya Vashisht |July 23, 2012

10 min read

Market Insights

The benefits of a concentrated portfolio

By Susy Abbondi |July 23, 2012

4 min read

Industry

Internal auditors get enhanced training

Internal auditors are being exposed to emerging areas of the business, gaining knowledge and providing enhanced risk management procedures, finds a new study by global consulting firm Protiviti.

By Staff |July 17, 2012

1 min read

Industry

Financial institutions like Barlcays and JP Morgan have been hogging the limelight lately, pushing officials and investors alike to question the integrity of the industry. Help your clients cut through the noise and focus on rational planning.

July 12, 2012

2 min read

Corporate boards must manage risk

The string of recent news concerning faltering global companies—such as Barclays and JPMorgan Chase—indicates a need to change the corporate culture perpetuated by some professional boards, says a new report from the CFA Institute called Visionary Board Leadership: Stewardship for the Long Term. Rather than focusing on short-term goals, says the CFA, publicly traded companies […]

By Staff |July 12, 2012

1 min read

Risk aversion weighs on pension funding

Canadian pension plans struggled in Q2 2012, says both Mercer and Towers Watson in a new report. Plummeting bond yields and weak equity markets in May, combined with low long-term interest rates, contributed to poor performance.

By Staff |July 5, 2012

2 min read

Risk

Faceoff: Foreign exchange

The benefits of a concentrated portfolio

Internal auditors get enhanced training

Investors wary of scandal

Corporate boards must manage risk

Gen Y wants social media insurance

Risk aversion weighs on pension funding

Don’t over-leverage clients

Lower portfolio risk by screening for quality

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