More trust in UK than in US audited information: UK & USA

Article Abstract:

Findings of a survey commissioned by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales are presented. The survey found that 60% of fund managers in the U.K. and 74% of fund managers in the U.S. expressed "a great deal" or "a lot" of confidence in audited financial information in the U.K.

United States, Public affairs, Auditing, Surveys, Public opinion

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Captives: how HR & risk managers can contribute to profitability

Article Abstract:

Article examines how the human resource function and risk managers can achieve cost savings by using a captive insurance company as a means of financing employee benefits.

Financial management, Asset & Risk Management, Usage, Finance, Risk management, Employee benefits, Company financing, Captive insurance companies, Cost reduction

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Financing benefit risks through a captive insurer

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the management of risk via a captive insurance company are analysed, focusing on loss-financing.

Management, Risk (Insurance)

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