Risk appetite is both a management and governance tool that allows businesses to make risk-return trade-offs in a controlled and transparent manner. Despite this, in many organisations it is only seen as a risk limitation or risk reduction measure. However, a well-crafted risk appetite framework should also encourage risk taking if the risk appetite is underutilised or opportunities with the right risk-return balance are presented.
Key learning objectives:
What is risk appetite?
How do we arrive at an agreed risk appetite statement?
How can risk appetite add value to the organisation?