Analysis – Page 19
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AnalysisSailing close to the wind
European countries are embracing renewable energy and investment is booming. But there is no reason to throw caution to the wind. Surety bonds provide the protection green energy companies need
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AnalysisRansomware attacks on cities are rising – authorities must stop paying out
A ransomware campaign that targeted 23 US cities across Texas has raised serious concerns about the vulnerability of local governments and public services to cyber-attacks, writes David S. Wall, professor of Criminology, University of Leeds
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AnalysisHong Kong protests highlight need for political risk focus
With tensions escalating in Hong Kong, StrategicRISK takes a closer look at the issue, advising risk managers to ’review and update their business contingency plans and crisis response protocols now’
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AnalysisEverything you need to know about the G20 summit
In this must-read piece from Andy Gilholm, principal and director of Analysis at Control Risks considers the outlook beyond the G20 talks and considers some specific escalation risks including China’s planned “unreliable entities list”.
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AnalysisBrexit consequences for Lufthansa Group
Martin Gary, managing director and risk manager for the airline’s in-house broking company talks about how he is preparing for a hard Brexit
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AnalysisStrategicRISK Europe Q2 2019: Our world at war
US versus China, UK versus Europe – how can companies navigate the numerous political battle lines being drawn around the globe?
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AnalysisWill insurers join us in the future?
The ever-shifting business landscape means all too often new risks are labelled ‘uninsurable’. But insurers do want to change this. Our latest campaign, #ChangingInsurance, aims to push things forward
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AnalysisWhy you need to rethink supply chains for the tariff storm
Escalating trade tensions between the US and China is creating headaches for risk managers, but there is a solution and it is all in the planning, says SAP Ariba ANZ, regional vice president, Henrik Smedberg.
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AnalysisAre risk managers becoming more strategic?
Airmic’s annual survey points to a more qualified profession with greater ambitions to support strategic decision-making. But how can they realise this ambition? StrategicRISK takes a closer look at the story behind the statistics
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AnalysisExclusive: reputation, cyber and political threats are the top three risks keeping risk managers awake at night
Airmic’s annual survey shows the threats that are most important to managers in 2019. Ahead of the release of the report, StrategicRISK caught up with deputy CEO and technical director, Julia Graham, to find out how the profession needs to adapt to deal with them
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AnalysisRisk manager checklist – doing business after Brexit
With so much uncertainty surrounding the UK’s future relationship with Europe, it is unsurprising that political risk remains top of mind for many businesses
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AnalysisWhy insurance companies are failing to deal with emerging risks
Better training, staffing strategies and adapting product development are three effective methods to mitigating emerging risks, says the Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies
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AnalysisPolitical risk remains front and centre
From China and Trump to Brexit and Brussels, political risks continue to concern global businesses in 2019. How have companies adapted? And what are the biggest fears for the rest of the year?
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AnalysisRisk management systems versus risk management process
Process management achieves results through planning and system management manages various components that must work together to achieve an objective. Here’s how the two should work, writes Adrian Clements, international enterprise risk manager
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AnalysisOptimise your risk management and make your actions decision-focused
As risk managers, we’re haphazard at application of decision-focused risk management because we don’t ask hard questions. No longer should we worry about the internal fallout of these questions and ask ourselves, how can we confidently challenge executives for more accurate outputs? asks Matt Livingstone, independent risk specialist
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AnalysisHow the Prysmian Group is preparing for a hard Brexit
Supply chain and business interruption are some of the challenges that Alessandro De Felice, chief risk officer at the Prysmian Group and Ferma board member, is trying to mitigate as he prepares his business for the UK’s departure from the EU
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AnalysisBusinesses at risk from surge in populism and far-right terrorism
A surge in support for populist politicians and an uptick in the number of attacks by far-right terrorists have created an increasingly complex risk environment for firms, according to Aon.
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AnalysisBrexit, uncertainty, and values at risk: the top five risk management lessons
There is no question that Brexit is a monumental case of either risk management or the lack of it. What, then, can my academic discipline offer to those embroiled in this frustrating combination of labyrinth and quicksand? asks Anette Mikes, professor at HEC - Université de Lausanne
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AnalysisIs our current thinking of risk management ineffective and flawed?
“ERM needs to be aligned with our company’s strategy”; “We must engage and clearly articulate risk to stakeholders.” These perennially used phrases aren’t untrue of risk management, but why don’t we say more, create more and aim to be multidisciplinary? asks Gabriel Souza, risk management specialist
