ICSA: The Chartered Governance Institute has published a guidance note and terms of reference for risk committees.
The guidance note and terms of reference reflect the risk management requirements of the 2018 edition of the UK Corporate Governance Code and the 2014 FRC Guidance on Risk Management, Internal Controls and Related Financial and Business Reporting. ICSA says that the terms of reference will be of particular relevance to regulated companies such as banks and insurance companies, but will also be relevant where a board considers that a risk committee, separate from the audit committee, is necessary or desirable.
The document discusses the essential elements of a risk committee, including membership, duties, risk appetite, strategy and narrative reporting requirements.
The guidance is intended to complement the updated Audit, Nomination and Remuneration guidance notes and terms of reference published earlier this year.
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