Risk Management at a Crossroads
Risk management has emerged from the financial crisis with greater authority and visibility, giving its professionals a unique opportunity to play a more prominent role in high level decision making. However, the risk function still faces questions about its capabilities and challenges based on outmoded perceptions of its role, according to the findings of the latest Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report into risk management in business sponsored by ACE.
Based on the findings of a global survey of 500 senior executives and risk professionals, the report sets a clear direction for the profession if it is to succeed in securing a central, long-term role in corporate decision making.
