Opinion
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Opinion
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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Cracking the code: How ERM helps venture capitalists hatch success
Venture capital firms must integrate ERM into their core strategies, to achieve better insight and control, 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 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 urgent need to protect UK critical infrastructure
Barry O’Connell, EMEA general manager at Trustwave, says that critical infrastructure businesses must urgently tackle cybersecurity gaps to prevent potentially catastrophic breaches
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Risk managers, AI will replace you if you don’t upskill quickly
Risk managers must embrace artificial intelligence or be replaced by it, says Alex Sidorenko, chief risk officer and founder of RISK-ACADEMY, and group head of risk, insurance and internal audit at Serra Verde Group
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Why noticing decision quality is the first step to transforming risk management
Ben Cattaneo, founder of The Decision-Making Studio, shares why risk management cannot move forwards until it understands and addresses organisational decision-making
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Opinion: New sources of global instability call for risk rethink
Security intelligence must be integrated into Enterprise Risk Management, if businesses are to manage growing geopolitical threats, argues Matt Ince, associate director at Dragonfly
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Managing the threats of cyber attacks on water companies
As the risks of a catastrophic cyber attack on critical water infrastructure grows, companies across all industries must prepare for the fallout, warns Alexander Ward, consulting partner & account lead for critical national infrastructure, cyber security and trust, Thales
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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: Why it’s time for Risk Management 5.0
Horst Simon, founder of The Risk Culture Builders, explores the new skills that risk practitioners will need to survive and thrive through the fifth industrial revolution
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Opinion: “Embracing automation is no longer optional; it is necessary for building resilience”
David Halford, VP of continuity solutions at Fusion Risk Management argues that businesses must move beyond outdated business continuity planning practices, embracing automation to free up time to focus on resilience strategies that truly make a difference
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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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Opinion: Risk managers must “keep calm and innovate on” to harness the power of AI
Risk managers are the vital link between a company’s wisdom and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, says Volkan Can, enterprise risk manager of a global building materials company, and board member of ERMA, Turkey
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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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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
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How SMEs can tackle product liability risks
Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly vulnerable to product liability threats. Captive solutions may hold the answer, argues Randy Sadler, CIC Services