ABOUT THE BOOK

The text is divided in 5 parts: Part 1, the first three chapters are concerned with the identification and use of strategies for the management of key risks for business in 2008 Part 2 focuses on corporate risks in the two areas of political risk and terrorism and reputational risk- both of critical concern today. Part 3 Covers a spectrum of issues in operational risk management from eminent risk practitioners ranging from Lloyds Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), HSBC Operational Risk consultancy, ICM Computer Group and SunGard Availability Services of CIPS, Norland Managed Services and XL Insurance Group. These topics are all of interest to the senior management of operating companies, particularly those engaged in manufactured and manufacturing services. Part 4 is devoted exclusively to intellectual property risks and the five chapters are authored by experts from specialist firms practicing in the field. Similarly, the three chapters of Part 5, which is focused on IT as a source of risk solutions, are provided by ICM Computer Group, SAS and Symbiant.