Opinion
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Opinion
Why ERM is the pathway to realising Mario Draghi’s vision for growth and innovation
Enterprise Risk Management is the immune system of any company, and risk managers need to stop defending it and instead show why it is indispensible, says Volkan Can, enterprise risk manager of a global building materials company, and board member of ERMA, Turkey
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How to use geostrategic intelligence to protect your business from geopolitical instability
Growing political risks are forcing risk owners and managers to rethink their approach to geostrategic intelligence, writes Henry Wilkinson, chief intelligence officer at Dragonfly
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Managing reputation risk in a politically polarised world
When it comes to managing reputation, businesses must assess long-term exposures, understand stakeholder expectations, and align actions with core values. Nathan Hambrook-Skinner, director at FTI Consulting, explores how to navigate this new complex and dangerous corporate landscape.
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Businesses need to join the dots between internal audit and risk
Companies can improve their risk management by employing a connected risk approach that leverages the expertise of internal audit teams
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Seven key steps to reduce the risk of operating in the cloud
By adhering to compliance standards, businesses can identify and mitigate potential security risks, protect against data breaches, and ensure business continuity, says Philip Pearson, field chief information security officer at Aqua Security
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From risks to opportunities: bolstering operational resilience amid continuing climate change
Organisations must develop agile and adaptive strategies to tackle climate risk. Steve Greenstein, CBCI, Fusion Risk Management’s go-to-market SME, explains how.
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G20 leaders need a bold new approach to risk
Ruth Richardson, executive director of the ASRA, argues that current risk management approaches are creating a dangerous misalignment between the hazards we’re facing and the types of deep, transformative decisions that need to be made.
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How to use risk management to safeguard company reputation
James Henderson, the CEO of Healix International, explores the impact of risk management on corporate reputation and shares tips to build a strategy that protects your brand
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The state of GDPR, and what could be next?
Now is the time for risk managers to reflect on what GDPR has accomplished and the various challenges it is facing in the coming year, argues Martin Davies, Audit Alliance Manager, Drata.
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How returning to offering ‘work phones’ could help avoid billion-pound fines
As watchdogs are doubling down on poor management of off-channel communications with hefty fines, a proactive approach from risk managers is needed, writes Shaun Hurst, principal regulatory advisor at Smarsh
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Opinion
UK local authorities are rethinking their insurance approach - but risks abound
Local authorities are reassessing their risks, however, an increased focus on self-insurance creates new exposures to manage, says Gordon Winstanley, public sector lead at McLarens
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Regulation watch: How to manage the risks created by the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act
Enhanced due diligence requirements set a new standard for supply chain management, Bindiya Vakil, CEO of Resilinc explores what the legislation means for risk managers
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Quick guide: How to manage Lithium-ion battery risks
Lithium-Ion batteries pose a significant fire risk for businesses. Adrian Simmonds, practice leader - property risk solutions at QBE Insurance, shares a ten-point checklist to ensure your business is protected
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Six risk management lessons that businesses can learn from storm chasers
Horst Simon, founder of The Risk Culture Builder, explores the connection between storm chasing and the effective management of risk.
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Decision-making in the polycrisis era – will the risk profession rise to the challenge?
Traditional approaches to managing risk are not adequate, and risk professionals must adapt now. Co-authors of Decision-Making in the Polycrisis era, Ben Cattaneo and Daniel Wagner, share their tips for rising to the challenge
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Resilience lessons that will help organisations prepare for 2024
Fusion Risk Management’s Steve Richardson highlights the top continuity lessons learned in 2023 that can help businesses build resilience for the future
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Regulation watch: navigating the framework for financial data access
FERMA’s head of EU affairs, Charles Low, considers the risk implications and potential of the Framework for Financial Data Access and why data sharing risk must be safeguarded
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Spotlight on: Navigating risks in the food and beverage sector
In an industry where safety is paramount, companies in the food and beverage sector face unique challenges. John Turner, director of crisis management, global claims services business at McLarens explores how firms can tackle the threats
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Regulation watch: Managing the risks of Chinese espionage laws
Jacob Painter, consultant, corporate risk programmes EMEA at Healix explores four ways businesses can ensure the safety of their staff amid the growing threats posed by Chinese espionage laws
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Fine-tuning corporate governance: putting risk management in the ESG fast lane
As companies start to recognise the importance of the ‘G’ in ESG, risk managers have an increasingly important role to play, says Volkan Can, enterprise risk manager of a global building materials company, and board member of ERMA, Turkey