All StrategicRISK Global articles in Online only – Page 287
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AnalysisSector focus: Why water scarcity is moving from an ESG issue to an operational threat
Factories are shutting down, supply chains are fracturing and regulators are tightening the tap. For risk managers across Asia Pacific, water scarcity has moved from the sustainability report to the risk register.
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AnalysisCaptives move into the mainstream as firms seek to close the insurability gap
Captives are becoming a more strategic tool for risk managers as gaps in traditional insurance cover widen and businesses look for new ways to finance emerging risks.
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OpinionDisruptive, not destructive: How operational risk leaders are responding differently to the West Asian conflict
As conflict in West Asia sends disruption through cyber systems, supply chains, energy markets and shared infrastructure, Dr Luke Carrivick, executive director at ORX, argues that operational risk leaders must respond to a faster, broader and less geographically contained threat than the Russia-Ukraine war.
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OpinionStrategic pivots: weighing risk, reward and survival
Hans-Kristian Bryn and Carl Sjostrom examine what a true strategic pivot demands of an organisation, and why leaders must weigh risk, return and reward far more carefully than they would in a simple strategic adjustment.
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AnalysisCharity cover conundrum: Wider support scope leaves UK’s third sector facing new risks
’A broad range of challenges over the last few years has affected the whole economy, but organisations operating in the third sector have faced a particularly distinct and demanding set of circumstances,’ says broker spokesperson
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AnalysisBoards feel confident overall, but many are less certain on cyber, AI and compliance
New research from The Corporate Governance Institute suggests board confidence remains high in general, but drops sharply on the governance issues now under the greatest scrutiny, including cyber security, AI, ESG and regulatory compliance.
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AnalysisFemale traveller risk map highlights duty of care blind spots
A new female travellers risk map from Safeture and Riskline identifies 29 high-concern countries and highlights continued gaps in how employers address gender-specific travel risks.
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WebinarsVideo: Strengthening GRC Under Evolving Regulatory Expectations
Watch our elevating risk intelligence webinar, in association with Origami
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AnalysisBenelux cargo crime grows more sophisticated as criminal networks target logistics weak spots
New analysis from TT Club, BSI Consulting and TVM suggests cargo theft in Benelux is becoming more organised, more digitally enabled and harder to spot, raising fresh questions for risk managers about subcontractor controls, secure parking and supply chain visibility.
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AnalysisM&A rebounds, but bigger deals bring greater risks
WTW data points to a strong start to 2026 for global dealmaking, with large transactions driving a sharp rise in value. But the rebound is unfolding in a market still shaped by geopolitical shocks, AI competition and tougher execution risks.
