Corporate Risk Management - Hardcover

by Tony Merna (Author), Faisal F. Al-Thani (Author)

The book analyzes, compares, and contrasts tools and techniques used in risk management at corporate, strategic business and project level and develops a risk management mechanism for the sequencing of risk assessment through corporate, strategic and project stages of an investment in order to meet the requirements of the 1999 Turnbull report. By classifying and categorizing risk within these levels it is possible to drill down and roll-up to any level of the organizational structure and to establish the risks that each project is most sensitive to, so that appropriate risk response strategies may be implemented to benefit all stakeholders.

"The new edition of this book provides a clear insight into the intricacies of corporate risk management and the addition of the case study exemplars aids understanding of the management of multiple projects in the real world."
--Professor Nigel Smith, Head of the School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds

Front Jacket

Risk management is one of the most important issues facing organisations today. With an increasing pace of change, customer demands and market globalisation, having a process in place to identify, assess and manage major business risks is essential to survive in today's market. Getting the balance right is key; the opportunities are as important as the threats.

Fully updated from the first edition, this book compares and contrasts tools and techniques used in risk management, showing readers how to implement a generic risk management mechanism. Including up-to-date guidance on new regulations in corporate governance, updates on the Turnbull and Sarbanes Oxley acts, and the Higgs report and European legislation, the book presents a fully updated and expanded model framework for analysing risk at corporate, strategic business and project levels.

Typical risks affecting organisations - including pension-related issues associated with equity risk - are discussed, along with sections on the evolution of risk management and its processes, corporate and project finance, portfolio risk management and cash flow analysis. There are also fully updated and expanded sections on financial modeling - especially the use of Excel as a powerful financial tool - and derivatives, including interest rate, RPI swaps and foreign exchange.

Combining theory with practical examples and case studies - including interviews with over 90 corporate organisations in the UK and overseas - this book is an essential guide to the commercial aspects of risk management and its implementation, at all levels of an organisation.

Author Biography

Dr Tony Merna, BSc, MPhil, PhD, graduated with a Master of Philosophy degree from UMIST for his work on risk management in corporate organisations. Tony then gained a Doctor of Philosophy degree from UMIST for his research into the assessment of risks in portfolios of projects. Tony is currently working for a London based Investment Boutique focusing in Structured Finance; more specifically infrastructure.

Dr Faisal F. Al-Thani, BSc, MSc, PhD, is Senior Director and Head of Business Development - Middle East for Maersk Oil Qatar. A petroleum engineer by profession, he has over 21 years' experience in the planning, design, operation, maintenance and finance strategies of oil and gas projects. Faisal is also a board member of the Marsh International Risk Council.