scholarly journals Risk management as increased corporate governance requirement in Italian banks and insurance companies

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 58-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosaria Cerrone
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Risk Mitigation ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Insurance Companies ◽  
Financial Intermediaries ◽  
Risk Governance ◽  
Regulatory Requirements

The paper explores how risk management and internal audit functions can be used effectively to strengthen governance frameworks and ensure compliance with new regulatory requirements in the financial services industry. The aim of the paper is the description of the regulatory framework which gives great relevance to risk management both in banks and in insurance companies. A right and efficient risk management scheme, in fact, is based on efficient corporate governance of the financial intermediary. Better corporate governance ensures the achievement of risk management principles. For this, the paper explores the organizational and governance structure of financial intermediaries. The paper is a timely addition to the current discussion around the relevance of sound governance for banks and insurance. It extends the effort to evaluate risk governance standards at these financial intermediaries against regulatory requirements. The paper comes to the conclusion that risk mitigation as the process of reducing risk exposure and minimizing the likelihood of an incident needs to be continually addressed to ensure the business is fully protected and this aim is reached by linking controls to risks, activities, policies, and procedures and to track their effectiveness.

scholarly journals Internal auditor’s contribution to good corporate governance: An empirical analysis for the one-tier governance system with a focus on the relationship between internal audit function and audit committee

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 141-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Eulerich ◽  
Patrick Velte ◽  
Jochen Theis
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Control Function ◽  
Central Element ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Governance System ◽  
Good Corporate Governance

The effectiveness and efficiency of the corporate governance structure depends on different governance bodies within the organization. As crucial parts of good corporate governance they provide constituting, monitoring and controlling tasks concerning the risk management and internal control system. These corporate governance mechanisms include the internal control function (IAF) and the audit committee (AC). Based on a dataset of 550 responses from U.S. internal auditors, our study explores empirically the IAF’s contribution to good corporate governance. Our results suggest that the IAF constitutes a central element of the governance structure. Furthermore, an intensive interaction between the IAF and the AC is positively linked with the efficiency and effectiveness of the governance processes, internal controls and risk management.

scholarly journals Conceptual Review: Compatibility of regulatory requirements of FSA to Insurance industry in Indonesia for Integrated GRC

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
pp. 105-115
Author(s):  
Stefiany Norimarna
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Insurance Industry ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Learning Curves ◽  
Insurance Companies ◽  
Insurance Company ◽  
Regulatory Requirements ◽  
Iso 31000

This study aims to obtain understanding and assurance whether the regulatory requirements of FSA for integrated GRC to the insurance industry are compatible with the requirements and suggested practices of ISO 37000 on Governance, ISO 31000 on risk management, and ISO 37301 on Compliance. The qualitative approach in which literature review and comparative study are conducted to find the degree of fitness of POJK with these ISO standards (ISO 37000, ISO 31000, and ISO 37301). This study found out that the regulatory requirements set forth by FSA (Financial Services Authority) to Insurance Industry for integrated GRC have all been compatible with all the elements of ISO 37000, ISO 31000, and ISO 37301. It means Insurance companies could use those ISO as standards. Therefore, it would be some efforts needed by the industry to carry out their learning curves in assuring the implementation of integrated GRC is continuously calibrated to their respective context either as an insurance company in general or as a particular organization that has its own respective and unique characteristic. The result of this paper could be used as generic inputs and considerations for insurance companies that have initiated their integrated GRC practices and/or just recently commenced and/or improved their practices more effectively.

scholarly journals Risk governance: Experience of Islamic banks

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-40
Author(s):  
Mat Rahim Siti Rohaya ◽  
Fauziah Mahat
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Committee Member ◽  
Bank Lending ◽  
Capital Adequacy ◽  
Risk Governance ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Loan Loss ◽  
Cross Sectional

Risk governance has evolved tremendously in the banking industry. Risk governance recommends the imperative roles of Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to oversee risk. This study explores risk governance influence over the Islamic banks performances. Multivariate analysis techniques measure simultaneously via Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). This study employed cross-sectional sample of 200 Islamic banks across 21 countries for the year 2014. To examine risk governance and Islamic banks performance, the study captures seventeen variables developed from risk management and corporate governance (ROA, ROE, Profit Margin, CRO, Shariah committee member, CEO, board size, remuneration meeting, credit rating, external audit, accounting standard, loan loss provision, capital adequacy ratio, total deposit ratio, GDP, central bank lending rate and inflation). The simulation result reveals, risk governance act as mediating variables towards Islamic banks performance. This study has practical and significance contribution for Islamic banks to understand risk governance, aligning with the fundamental risk management and corporate governance.

scholarly journals Quality of Corporate Governance Risk Management in Dealing with Unanticipated Events: Evidence from Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Rubeena Tashfeen ◽  
Saud Hayat ◽  
Afreen Mallik
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Governance Structures ◽  
Governance Mechanisms ◽  
Market Dynamic ◽  
Average Abnormal Return ◽  
The Face ◽  
Governance Risk

This study examines the effectiveness of the corporate governance structure when coping with any potentially unexpected events. For the purpose of this research, an event study has been conducted in order to investigate the market responses of various firms through the Cumulative Average Abnormal Return (CAAR) of the stocks listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The stocks data under consideration is that which was presented after the assassination of Benazir Bhutto in 2007. The overall results indicate that firms that are governed conventionally do not perform well in the markets during a crisis situation. In our comparison of conventionally, and non-conventionally governed firms, the overall pooled results show that the former record a lower CAAR. This, in short, indicates that conventional corporate governance structures may not be equipped to take timely and dynamic actions that are deemed necessary in the face of a crisis. Moreover, our results suggest that firms which have less diversified ownership, and governance mechanisms are less vulnerable to such unanticipated events. There are two reasons that support our hypotheses: first, strict governance mechanisms, and a resultant cautious/conservative approach may not allow firms to take timely and proactive decisions during these situations and second, there is a lower chance of existing agency problems, as family owners would be working for the protection of their own wealth during these events. Therefore, our findings ultimately reveal that the conventional corporate governance structures that work during normal time period, may become ineffective during a crisis. This study, aims to fill a gap in the literature in order to provide fresh insights into the stock market dynamic, and corporate governance risk management. Furthermore, it also highlights the benefits of family owned structures, and unconventional corporate governance systems, that may outperform conventional governance structure in some situations. This, however, raises the question whether one governance framework could be the correct fit in all the situations.

Features of Risk-based Internal Audit in Insurance Companies

Auditor ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 40-47
Author(s):  
Брызгалов ◽  
D. Bryzgalov
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Insurance Companies ◽  
Management Models ◽  
Market Risks ◽  
Risk Insurance ◽  
Further Development

The article analyzes the most significant risks in insurance company’s activities, measures to reduce these risks and methods of follow-up internal audit. Key areas of internal audit of risk-management implementation are identifiedfor each type of risk (insurance, repayment and market risks). The conclusion is drawn about further development of internal audit in insurance companies, particularlythe need to develop methods and forms of preparation of quarterly reports on risk management models.

Fraudulent Financial Reporting: Consideration of Industry Traits and Corporate Governance Mechanisms

2000 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 441-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark S. Beasley ◽  
Joseph V. Carcello ◽  
Dana R. Hermanson ◽  
Paul D. Lapides
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Audit Committees ◽  
Financial Statement Fraud ◽  
Governance Mechanisms

This paper provides insight into financial statement fraud instances investigated during the late 1980s through the 1990s within three volatile industries—technology, health care, and financial services—and highlights important corporate governance differences between fraud companies and no-fraud benchmarks on an industry-by-industry basis. The fraud techniques used vary substantially across industries, with revenue frauds most common in technology companies and asset frauds and misappropriations most common in financial-services firms. For each of these three industries, the sample fraud companies have very weak governance mechanisms relative to no-fraud industry benchmarks. Consistent with prior research, the fraud companies in the technology and financial-services industries have fewer audit committees, while fraud companies in all three industries have less independent audit committees and less independent boards. In addition, this study provides initial evidence that the fraud companies in the technology and health-care industries have fewer audit committee meetings, and fraud companies in all three industries have less internal audit support. This study of more current financial statement fraud instances contributes by updating our understanding of fraud techniques and risk factors in three key industries. Auditors should consider the industry context as they evaluate the risk of financial fraud, and they should compare clients' governance mechanisms to relevant no-fraud industry benchmarks.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Audit Function on Quality of Financial Reporting in Universities

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4(J)) ◽  
pp. 230-241
Author(s):  
Wadesango N ◽  
Mhaka C.
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Enterprise Risk Management ◽  
State Universities ◽  
Internal Audit Function ◽  
Enterprise Risk ◽  
The Impact

This study examined the impact of enterprise risk management (ERM) and internal audit function (IAF) on the financial reporting quality (FRQ) of state universities in Zimbabwe. Utilizing a dataset of 250 respondents from across nine (9) state universities, the researchers examined the effectiveness of ERM and the IAF on the quality of financial reporting in state universities. The researchers employed the contingency theory and studied each university separately to report on items that are specific to each and then also establish a commonality in the definition of parameters to be used in setting up the benchmark against which future performance may be measured. The findings were that there is a strong and significant relationship between ERM and the FRQ and also that there is a positive relationship between the internal audit function and FRQ. Quality internal audit results improved corporate governance systems. The results also underscore the significance and need for central government to establish and monitor a system of good ERM processes that minimize corporate governance breaches and enhance integrity and independence in financial reporting in state universities.

scholarly journals CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE: THE MODERATING ROLE OF EXTERNAL AUDIT QUALITY

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-44
Author(s):  
Foong Seng Wong ◽  
Yuvaraj Ganesan ◽  
Anwar Allah Pitchay ◽  
Hasnah Haron ◽  
Ratih Hendayani
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
External Audit ◽  
Management Committee ◽  
Age Diversity ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Risk Management Committee

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship of corporate governance attributes, i.e. board size, age diversity, risk management committee and internal audit function with the business performance of the organisation. In addition, this study also examines the role of external audit quality as a moderating effect in the relationship between corporate governance and business performance. The study adopted a quantitative approach and cross-sectional design where it used a sample of 120 listed companies in Malaysia for the year 2016. Data is collected based on secondary data which is annual report year 2016. The result shows board size and the existence of risk management committee are negatively significant related to business performance while the other variables such as age diversity and internal audit function do not have an impact on business performance. Unexpectedly, external audit quality does not play a moderating role in related corporate governance and business performance. The study contributes to the understanding of the relationship between corporate governance and business performance in the developing country. The paper also provides related insight for regulators, policymakers and investors of emerging markets such as Malaysia. The study is the pioneer to understand the relationship of the risk management committee to business performance and moderating effect of external audit quality.

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