Blue Umbrella to Co-host Innovative Risk Management Program with Richard Ivey School of Business

HONG KONG, China - March 13, 2013 - PRLog -- Blue Umbrella, the leading Asia-focused provider of public source due diligence and pre-employment screening reports, in collaboration with the prestigious Richard Ivey School of Business – Asia (Ivey), are proud to launch the invitation-only “Blue Umbrella – Ivey Asia Risk Management Program: Risk Identification, Management and Leadership.” To be held on 21 March 2013, the program aims to provide a world-class learning experience for specialized compliance and due diligence professionals from across the Asia Pacific region, hailing from the world’s biggest investment banks, multinational corporations and Western governments.

The one-day workshop is an exclusive opportunity for participants to share risk management experiences and best practices with fellow leading industry figures under the facilitation of Dr. Jeffrey Gandz - Ivey Professor of Strategic Leadership and Managing Director, Program Design for executive development programs. Structured as a dynamic combination of lectures, case studies and discussions, this format is formulated to induce high levels of delegate participation.

“This program design embodies more than just an educational opportunity for compliance professionals; it opens up an exclusive platform allowing our attendees to connect and learn from one another through Ivey’s renowned case study method,” said Janet De Silva, Dean at the Ivey School of Business, Asia. “We hope that each participant will leave equipped with the tools to better manage and lead the in-house compliance programs, structures, and culture at their respective organizations.”

Following the global financial crisis in 2008, corporations have been facing a world of shifting political dynamics that have precipitated more stringent regulations as well as more rigorous enforcement. Authorities have penalized many organizations for corruption, bribery, money-laundering and other similar violations. “These disciplinary actions tend to result in massive fines and irreversible reputational damage for the companies involved,” warns Allan Matheson, Managing Director of Blue Umbrella. “There is no model guidebook out there that can guarantee compliance; that’s why it’s important for firms to share best practices and pitfalls and learn from one another. We hope that this workshop, with the expert facilitation from Dr. Gandz, can be the vehicle that brings key players together to communicate ideas on how to best protect companies from all types of risks.”

About Blue Umbrella:

Blue Umbrella (http://www.bluedd.com) is the leading Asia-focused service provider of comprehensive due diligence, vendor vetting, KYC client screening, IPO due diligence, immigration and pre-employment screening services. Through legitimate and publicly available sources, Blue Umbrella’s due diligence services allow clients, such as top tier investment banks, multinational companies and Western governments, to understand the backgrounds of their vendors, partners, clients and employees. Based in Hong Kong with operations in India, Blue Umbrella is renowned for its commitment to quality, service, and expertise across Asia.

About the Richard Ivey School of Business Asia of Western University:

Richard Ivey School of Business Asia (http://www.ivey.com.hk) at Western University, the first North American business school to establish an Asian campus in Hong Kong in 1998, is  Canada’s leading provider of relevant, innovative and comprehensive business education. Ivey Asia offers a top-ranking Executive MBA program, as well as a diverse range of Executive Development programs to over 1,000 executives annually. Renowned for its case method teaching, Ivey Asia is recognized as one of just four exclusive Case Study Method schools globally and is the world’s foremost producer of Asian case studies and the largest producer of business cases after Harvard Business School. The Case Study Method draws on extensive research and business experience, where the Ivey Asia faculty provides an engaging and intensive educational experience, equipping graduates with the skills and capabilities needed to tackle leadership challenges in today’s complex business world. Ivey offers internationally recognized undergraduate, Masters in Science, and doctoral degree programs at its Campus in London, Ontario, Canada.

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Anran Luo
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