All StrategicRISK Global articles in Online only – Page 280
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AnalysisMonzo’s £21m fine: a warning to risk leaders on growth without control
Monzo’s £21m fine underscores the compliance risks that arise when financial crime controls fail to keep pace with rapid growth.
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AnalysisUK captive regime confirmed – risk managers must prepare to act
The UK’s plan to introduce a bespoke captive insurance regime could reshape risk financing for some organisations. But with implementation still two years away, risk managers must weigh the practicalities, assess the fit, and prepare to engage.
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OpinionHow can financial organisations use strategic benchmarking to navigate heightened risk landscapes?
Steve Bishop, research and information director at ORX, says firms must embed operational and non-financial risk into core strategy and use industry data to stay ahead of emerging threats.
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AnalysisFire at sea: Why risk managers must confront outdated safety systems and cargo risks
With fires on vessels rising and cargoes becoming more volatile, maritime risk managers must reassess fire prevention strategies from port to open water.
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AnalysisRethinking malware: How risk managers should prepare for systemic cyber events
New expert survey warns of the real potential for a catastrophic cyber event. And outlines the mitigations that matter most.
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AnalysisECB to banks: build resilience for geopolitical shocks
Banks must identify their own worst-case political risk scenarios and prove they can survive them, says ECB Supervisory Chair Claudia Buch, as the regulator accelerates supervisory reform and raises fresh concerns about asset quality.
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AnalysisThe hidden cost of waste: Why food surplus is a profit risk for retailers
New research from ECR Retail Loss and the University of Portsmouth urges businesses to treat surplus food as a financial risk, not just a sustainability issue
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AnalysisPFAS: The growing liability risk businesses can’t ignore
New studies link PFAS to type 2 diabetes and contamination in consumer products, increasing the pressure on manufacturers and risk managers alike.
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AnalysisBuilding resilience: how construction firms can navigate geopolitical shocks
New research from QBE and Control Risks warns that supply chain disruption, rising tariffs and labour shortages are creating a perfect storm for construction risk.
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AnalysisModern slavery: the hidden risk corporate boards can’t afford to ignore
IFM Investors warns that forced labour remains embedded in global supply chains, exposing companies to operational disruption, regulatory fines, and severe reputational fallout. Here’s what risk leaders must do.
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AnalysisFraud prevention is key to unlocking instant payments’ true potential
Real-time payments are central to financial inclusion and commercial growth. But without smart, real-time fraud controls, the risk of scams and eroded trust could undermine adoption, warns Eastnets’ Marie-Christine Diaz.
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OpinionThe phantom framework: why risk management rarely meets strategy
Despite corporate promises to embed risk into strategy, the reality often falls short. Walter Petschnig, CEO and risk advisor at Saferhealthcare, explores why true integration remains elusive and what risk leaders must do to close the gap.
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Expert ViewsWhy workforce resilience should be on every risk manager’s agenda
In an interview with StrategicRisk, Darren Holmes, Risk Advisory Partner in Marsh’s UK Risk Management Practice, explains why resilient workforces are essential to continuity, culture and competitiveness, and what risk professionals must do to support them.
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AnalysisSpotlight on hydrogen risks – and how to tackle them
The hydrogen economy is growing fast, but with that growth comes new and complex risk exposures. Here’s what risk managers need to know.
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AnalysisTransforming supply chains is key to resilience, cost savings and long-term value
Rider Levett Bucknall’s latest procurement trends report urges the construction and property sectors to shift from short-term cost focus to outcome-driven, value-based supply chains. Without change, the consultancy warns, the UK’s infrastructure, housing and net zero ambitions will be at risk.
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AnalysisRed Sea crisis demands proactive planning from risk managers
Ongoing Houthi attacks on merchant vessels are disrupting global shipping and driving up costs. Clyde & Co’s Hannah Chua warns risk managers to plan early, review contracts and prepare contingencies to protect supply chains and time-critical deliveries.
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AnalysisSpotlight on: jumbo bag missteps and how poor stowage could cost you your P&I cover
Improper stowage of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) is leading to costly claims, operational hazards, and in some cases, loss of P&I cover. StrategicRISK looks at the regulatory obligations, real-world incidents, and practical steps risk managers should be taking to protect their organisations.
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AnalysisNew net-zero standard turns up the heat on financial institutions
A new Science Based Targets initiative framework sets science-based performance targets for banks, asset managers, insurers and others, creating fresh pressure to align portfolios with net-zero by 2050.
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AnalysisThe five risks rising fastest as policy and politics collide
Global policy changes and geopolitical volatility are reshaping the risk landscape across Europe. New Chartered IIA research highlights the five most affected risk areas – and why closer collaboration between risk managers and internal audit is vital.
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AnalysisThe convective storm surge and what risk managers can still control
How a fast-rising weather peril is reshaping insurance markets and forcing risk managers to rethink their approaches.
