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Key regulatory changes shaping APAC in 2025
How risk managers can navigate APAC’s shifting regulatory terrain in an era of heightened compliance and enforcement.
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Regulation Watch: Key implications from China’s new Network Data Security Management regulations
Linklaters’ Albert Yuen Linklaters’ Albert Yuen considers the key implications of China’s new Network Data Security Management Regulations and why it is important for risk and compliance managers to understand this new regulation to comply with its data and cybersecurity obligations when operating its China business.
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The risks of non-compliance: why risk managers must ensure firms are DORA-ready
The European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) comes into force on 17 January amidst warnings that many companies are still unaware of its impact and what needs to be delivered.
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Regulation watch: managing the risks of forever chemicals
Risk managers and businesses have been warned that they need to act now in advance of a rising threat of legal actions over the use of “forever chemicals”
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Why did South Korea declare martial law? What risk managers need to know
Chaos and uncertainty ensued after South Korea’s President unexpectedly declared martial law on Tuesday. Our Asia correspondant on the ground, Trevor Treharne, reports
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50 years of risk: Tapio Huovinen, UPM - The Biofore Company and Daniele Zucchi, FERMA board member
As FERMA celebrates its 50th birthday, StrategicRISK Magazine spoke to its board members and risk leaders about how the risk landscape is changing and the priorities for the future. Here Professor Simon Grima, associate professor, head department of insurance, Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy, University of Malta shares his ...
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50 years of risk: Professor Simon Grima, head of the department of insurance, University of Malta
As FERMA celebrates its 50th birthday, StrategicRISK Magazine spoke to its board members and risk leaders about how the risk landscape is changing and the priorities for the future. Here Professor Simon Grima, associate professor, head department of insurance, Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy, University of Malta shares his ...
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How EV fires sparked fears, supply chain tensions, and a reputational blaze
Electric vehicle battery fires in South Korea raised public fears and sparked geopolitical tensions over supply chain risks. Here’s what risk managers can learn
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Regulation watch: How to get ready for NIS2
One of Brussels’ beloved acronyms, 2016’s NIS was due an update. NIS2 aims to increase cybersecurity for operators of critical infrastructure in today’s digital landscape. Risk management processes will be central to its requirements, says FERMA’s Charles Low.
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FERMA 2024: Forever chemicals pose systemic threat as complexity and liability collide
Organisations need to understand the evolving regulatory landscape around PFAS and how supply issues are escalating
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Risk briefing: how to take advantage of AI, whilst also managing risks
Philippe Cotelle, head of insurance risk management at Airbus Defence & Space and chair of FERMA’s digital committee says that while AI risks must be managed, it cannot be at the expense of ignoring the opportunities
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Regulation watch: the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act
Why this piece of legislation deserves significant focus from risk managers and the boards of directors at the companies they look after.
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Regulation watch: dealing with the EU corporate reporting sustainability directive
The EU corporate reporting sustainability directive means organisations must assess and disclose on sustainability, diversity, and corruption factors. The risks of non-compliance are high, and litigation is a significant concern. Here’s what firms need to know
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Regulation watch: The EEA’s first comprehensive assessment on climate risk.
The EEA’s large-scale climate risk report outlines the multiple risks, the urgent action needed – and who needs to take ownership of change. Risk managers must seize this chance to use their skills and insights to turn analysis into action, says FERMA’s Charles Low.
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Regulation watch: everything risk managers need to know about ASEAN’s guide to AI governance and ethics
Linklaters’ Albert Yuen considers the implications and significance of ASEAN’s guide to AI governance and ethics, and why it is for essential risk managers to understand and embrace this new reality.
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FERMA publishes Policy Manifesto urging EU leaders to make Europe “risk ready for a brighter future”
FERMA’s Manifesto 2024-2029 calls on EU to address regulatory complexities, lack of insurance for net zero transition, evolving cyber security challenges, and crisis preparedness levels
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UK businesses must embrace technology as the regulatory burden increases
Businesses are grappling with unprecendent levels of compliance, creating significant new risks and exacerbating old ones. Here’s how to meet the challenge head on
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Spotlight on: rising ESG violations within supply chains and how to tackle them
Earlier this month, news that workers’ rights campaigners were protesting Shein’s potential FTSE listing hit headlines. Mathias Bolton, head of commerce at UNI Global Union, told the Guardian: “Shein shouldn’t be rewarded with the credibility of being listed in the City, or anywhere else, given the lack of transparency in ...
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Risk briefing: Transport and logistics companies must urgently prepare for ICS2 regulation
Awareness of the implementation of the new requirements is key, as is understanding how ICS2 will affect different entities in the supply chain
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Risk briefing: supply chain lessons from the Tuff Torq child labor scandal
Amid a wave of child labor violations across the United States, businesses must take steps to ensure their supply chains are free from illegal work practices