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Mastering board reporting: Essential insights for effective risk communication
Explore the critical components of effective board reporting for risk communication, highlighting the importance of systematic processes, regulatory compliance, criteria for board-level concerns, and the challenges firms face in maintaining proactive risk management and alignment with strategic objectives.
31/05/2024
Karina Volvovsky
Karina Volvovsky, Senior Vice President, Business Control Officer for Entertainment, City National Bank
Mastering board reporting: Essential insights for effective risk communication

  • Effective board reporting must clearly communicate risk.

  • Supervisory boards need to work with management to establish systematic and sustainable risk reporting processes.

  • Staying updated with evolving regulatory requirements is crucial for complex and global organizations.

  • Structures should be in place to adapt to changing non-financial risk expectations.

  • Standardized reporting ensures consistency and transparency as mandated by regulatory frameworks.

  • Firms operating in multiple jurisdictions face challenges navigating different regulatory requirements.

  • Risks should be evaluated for board-level concern based on impact, strategic significance, regulatory risk, and ethical considerations.

  • The board's role is to provide high-level oversight and guide the organization through major risks.

  • Creating effective board approval processes involves overcoming challenges like comprehensive risk management and aligning with strategic objectives.

  • Significant investment in resources and discipline is necessary for proactive risk management.

  • Board reporting practices have evolved, showing increased sophistication and professional growth in governance.

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