Category Archives: Fall Report

The changing face of risk management

That suit at the last executive meeting throwing around terms like “impact pathways?” Meet your company’s CRO. As Canadian issuers wake up to the harsh realities of today’s commercial and regulatory workspace, a new breed of senior risk executive is emerging to steer them straight
By Mark Anderson
 September 20th, 2012

Risk management, once the redheaded stepchild of corporate governance, is coming in from the cold—and coming with it is a newly empowered executive class of chief risk officers (CROs), vice-presidents of risk and other assorted risk-related personnel. Who better to … Continue reading →

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Putting risk in its place

Escalating expectations, obligations and unwelcome surprises have directors losing sleep worrying about risk oversight. The solution lies in a mix of tried-and-true leadership and the latest knowledge and tools
By Cooper Langford
 November 23rd, 2011

WHEN YOU’VE SPENT close to two decades as a CEO, held more than a dozen positions on high-level boards, and have board or executive experience in four distressed situations, you’ve earned the right to the first word on risk. “Risk … Continue reading →

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Rules of engagement

SPECIAL REPORT: PREPARING FOR PROXY SEASON - It’s never too early to start planning for next proxy season. Use the time to get to know your shareholders and help them get to know you. You’ll be on your way to owning the AGM
By Dana Lacey
 September 15th, 2011

Every proxy season, there are a few quintessential stories. A leading contender in the most recent season was the showdown between the board and management of Research In Motion Ltd. (TSX:RIM) and a small institutional shareholder, Northwest & Ethical Investments LP … Continue reading →

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