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General Counsel Survey 2012

General Counsel Survey 2012

KPMG has produced its first Global General Counsel Survey-Beyond the Law.
Modified date: 4/24/2013
Survey report
Financial transparency in the extractive industries

Financial transparency in the extractive industries

This KPMG report covers Section 1504, which requires companies reporting to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that extract oil, natural gas or minerals, to provide data about payment to governments for the development of these resources.
Modified date: 11/12/2012
White paper
Three lines of defense

Three lines of defense

Business units assess risk better than the risk, compliance and internal audit functions. Communication to stakeholders must be enhanced.
Modified date: 5/23/2013
Survey report
Weak incentive structure

Weak incentive structure

Risk-based decision-making is impeded when there is a weak link between incentives and risk.
Modified date: 5/23/2013
Survey report
Articulate risk appetite

Articulate risk appetite

Risk management is important but few companies articulate their risk appetite.
Modified date: 5/23/2013
Survey report
Greatest threats

Greatest threats

Regulatory pressure is seen as the issue posing the greatest threat to respondents.
Modified date: 5/23/2013
Survey report
Return on investment

Return on investment

Organizations need to improve how they measure the benefits of risk management.
Modified date: 5/23/2013
Survey report
Risk-resilient culture

Risk-resilient culture

Creating a risk-resilient culture: A call to action.
Modified date: 5/23/2013
Survey report
Barriers to convergence

Barriers to convergence

Lack of human resources impedes the convergence of risk and control functions.
Modified date: 5/23/2013
Survey report