Reputation tops risk concerns at investment firms
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Investment organisations have improved their risk awareness, but many still show a "disconnect" between business and risk functions, according to a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
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Global supply chains are "systemic risk to business as usual"
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A new UN initiative with PwC is urging multinationals to work with companies in their extended supply chains and with governments to identify and manage risks from natural disasters.
You asked us
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Our technical helpline provides valuable advice to members on a host of professional issues. Here are some of the questions you’ve submitted recently.
A world of knowledge
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The IIA is always working to produce guidance aimed at helping internal auditors to stay at the cutting edge of best practice. Pauline Scott, technical coordinator, reports on the technical team’s recent work to support members.
Do your directors get the best from internal audit?
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The IIA and IOD have published a document explaining the value of internal audit for company directors.
Command of chain
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The use of relatively cheap suppliers overseas has enabled UK businesses to compete more effectively on cost. But, as the recent horse meat scandal showed, operating long international supply chains is not without its dangers. Words: Alice Hoey. Illustrations: Matthew Hollister
London to host the 2014 international conference
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The IIA is holding the largest annual gathering of internal auditors next year. It needs your help to make this an occasion to remember.
He can be sure of Shell
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Armand Lumens is chief internal auditor engaged in risk management at Royal Dutch Shell – the company where he’s spent pretty much his entire working life. But it’s the diversity of his career that gives his current role real clout. Words: Richard Young. Photographs: Liam Sharp.
Chancellor tightens Whitehall spending
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George Osborne is set to make further budget cuts in the 26 June spending review.
HSBC chairman to speak at IIA dinner
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Douglas Flint, group chairman of HSBC Holdings, is to be the guest speaker at the IIA annual dinner on 20 June.
FCA promises long-term focus
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The Financial Conduct Authority's business plan and risk outlook includes risks such as firms not investing in innovative new products.
CMI report blames weather risk
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UK firms were caught by surprise by this winter's bad weather.
Internal audit report finds FSA neglected Libor risks
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The Financial Services Authority should have been aware of the risk of inappropriate Libor submissions, according to its internal audit report.
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Corporate morality: a dose of Salz
“If the result of the Salz review is a sounder corporate environment at Barclays there may be lessons for other organisations, regardless of their sector. So where does internal audit feature in this?” says Ian Peters, CEO of the IIA.
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One-man band: sharing is vital
“Working with no staff has a number of advantages and disadvantages. It means that you have hands-on experience of, potentially, every aspect of the organisation you work for,” says John Collier PIIA, head of audit and risk management, the Economist Group.
