At the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting today, Swiss Re announced the results of its survey on what senior leaders at multinational corporations see as main risks in 2006 and beyond. The survey polled senior executives in six large, industrial countries: France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US. The study, entitled “Swiss Re Corporate Risk Survey: A Global Perspective”, highlights computer-based risks, foreign trade and corporate governance as causing the most concern.
The study found that, while risk assessment is becoming a more prominent concern among many senior executives, there is a discernable gap between assessing risk and adopting comprehensive risk mitigation strategies. The study also validated that risk management is a tool used to protect shareholders’ value and ensure the company’s continued successful operation.
Key findings from the survey include:
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