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Overview
Organisational growth in a highly complex environment means that risk cannot be eliminated, but it can be managed. Risk is a combination of external and internal events that constantly change and evolve. Businesses readily appreciate that risk considerations have extended beyond finance and insurance to embrace strategic, operational, reputational, regulatory and information issues and that organisational effectiveness requires an improved understanding of the risks material to them. With increasing globalisation, companies must take an ever-widening view of the external risks that challenge them.

Recent examples illustrate that not managing both internal and external risks can result in negative publicity which can affect shareholder value. Turnbull and Sarbanes-Oxley (S-O) legislation has further highlighted the need for strong management of risk and controls. Many Boards are now considering how risk management can be used not just to ensure compliance, but to deliver greater value across the business.

There is a growing sense that risk management is essential to good governance. There is also a growing recognition that organisations must now embrace a diverse risk portfolio which is increasingly shifting towards intangible assets such as brand, reputation and knowledge. Many companies are also recognising their need to take a more active role in managing their impact on their environment and the responsibility they have towards their employees, the communities in which they operate and the wider environment.

In addition, due to global sourcing or other joint arrangements with strategic partners becoming more complex and varied, gaining assurance over the transactions generated is becoming an essential management requirement. With the increased amount of M&A activity and level of litigation for infringement of intellectual property rights, this has increased the need for more active management of this vital business asset.

KPMG’s Risk services extends beyond crisis management and regulatory compliance, to provide a tangible and structured approach for addressing both organisational as well as financial risk. We provide services in:

  • Internal audit services
  • Enterprise risk management
  • Intellectual property and contract services
  • Sustainability advisory services.
With wide experience gained from working across several industries, KPMG has assisted large multinational businesses and public sector organisations to respond to opportunity and change more effectively.

For further information about our services, or if you would like one of our professionals to contact you, please Contact Us.

 

 

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