Risk: The New Management Imperative in Finance

"Written in a clear, accessible style, Risk: The New Management Imperative in Finance should be compulsory reading for directors, senior management, and all who are responsible for risk management. This book is an important addition to risk management literature."
- Stuart M. Turnbull
Vice President, Market Risk Management Division
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

". . . takes us through the fundamentals of global risk management, destroys the sacred cows, cuts through the fog of financial jargon, and exposes a landscape of leverage and derivatives where lightening-speed transactions have far outstripped the capacity of our regulatory institutions to understand--let alone regulate-- effectively."
- Peter C. Goldmark Jr.
Chairman and CEO, International Herald Tribune

"The advice given in the section entitled 'Developing a Global Risk Management Process,' culminating in the ten commandments for going global with risk, should be mandatory reading for any manager contemplating the development of such a system."
- Dr. David Lawrence
Head of Risk Analytics, Citibank London

"Mr. Gleason writes with great clarity. He has the rare ability to discuss financial matters without resorting to trade jargon. This book is a must for all students of current financial risk and markets."
- Brian J. Ranson
Senior Vice President, Bank of Montreal