Chapter 2 Flashcards

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Bias in project appraisal

A

IT COME BACK

I insufficient care
T Technology

C Cycle
O Optimism
M Model erros
E Experience

B Business (other)
A Assumptions (Senior management and incorrect)
C Credit for other projects
K Key risks

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Risk culture

A

A POLLOCK

A Accountability

P    Participation
OL   Organisational Learning
L      Leadership
O     Openess
C     Communication
K     Knowledge sharing
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3
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Walker review on Corporate Governance

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Comply or explain
Strength of Board
Independent risk committee
Engagement between fund managers and Boards
Remcos, disclosed publicly
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Avoiding bias

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Check RIO

Checks and balances
Reference similar projects
Independent checking
Optimism bias (include)

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5
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Central risk function

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BRAM FAB2

B    Big Picture
RA  Risk appetite
M    Monitor risk management process
F    Focal point for staff
AB   Advise Board
Assess Business
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Internal Audit

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I CAGE

Insurance cover
Compliance (Reg/Laws)
Accuracy of key spreadsheets
Governance in check
Error check
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Board responsibilities for Risk Management

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GAMER

Guiding structure
Approve internal controls
Monitoring risks
Ensure implementation
Risk appetite
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Code of Conduct for internal policies

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CRAPS

Compliance
Record keeping
Accuracy
Proactive risk response
Safe guard assets / Fraud
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Issues that should be communicated

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Threats / opportunities
Suggestions for mitigation
Ideas --> increasing opportunities
Defective products
Operational failure
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