Sector Risks
Case study: how Ayala is attracting talent and reducing people risk
Philippines conglomerate Ayala knew it needed to build a whole new roadmap to talent management, in order to tackle the twin challenges of talent scarcity and retention in a highly competitive market.
Case study: How South Caernarfon Creameries is using sensors to tackle flood risk
South Caernarfon Creameries is an important employer in its region of Wales, however the business faced significant flood risk as a result of the river Afon Erch. Here’s how the sensors were used to mitigate the threats
PFAS crackdown expands to new sectors amid extended EU timeline
European regulators have published an updated proposal to restrict PFAS under REACH, alongside a new timeline that pushes the scientific evaluation process out to the end of 2026. Risk managers must prepare for a protracted but far-reaching regulatory shift.
How a major European petrochemical firm de-risked its ethylene cracking expansion
Managing the risk of a major ethylene cracking expansion program is not for the faint-hearted. GleeYM program and risk management consultant Yasir Masood explores the proactive strategies that mitigated a multitude of challenges, from safety to supply chain delays and special permits.
Winter Storm Fern: what a $4–7bn loss event reveals about resilience gaps
Winter Storm Fern shows how freeze risk and power resilience are becoming central risk management issues, even when insured losses remain manageable for the insurance market.
Inside the hidden vulnerabilities weakening global data centre resilience
Data centres are at the heart of the digital economy, but rapid growth, energy constraints and evolving risks are testing their resilience. At an SR:500 event in partnership with FM, experts discussed the challenges facing the sector and how risk managers are responding.
Safety under strain: how digital ambition is outpacing operational reality in Australian workplaces
Despite significant investment in digital systems and AI, new Australian research suggests safety performance is being undermined by reporting friction, weak enforcement and uneven adoption. The challenge for leaders is not more tools, but closing the gap between strategy and frontline reality.
Retroactive reckoning: why construction liability is now a board-level risk
Construction liability now stretches back 30 years, forcing boards to confront risks rooted in long-completed projects.
Solar PV fire incidents rise as ageing systems expose maintenance gaps
Fire incidents linked to solar photovoltaic systems have increased sharply in the UK, with insurers warning that ageing components, historic installation flaws and weak maintenance regimes are turning renewable energy assets into a growing property and business interruption risk.
Country spotlight: Learning from Malaysia renewed focus on risk as a strategic lever
Positioned at the intersection of Southeast Asia’s economic hopes and geopolitical tensions, Malaysia’s attitude to risk is also at a critical juncture. No longer just a compliance checklist, risk management is being seen as a tool to guide strategy and reshape resilience.
The risk forum 2026: Active disinformation campaign poses risk to the industry, says Dame Susan Langley
Disinformation or misinformation is on the rise globally, according to lady mayor, meaning ‘we have to be far less British’ and better promote London as a business centre to mitigate mistruths
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From loss prevention to strategic success: Why ONFR in the finance sector must change in 2026
As non-financial risks reshape the financial sector, ONFR must evolve from a control function into a strategic enabler of resilience and growth, argues Dr Luke Carrivick, executive director of ORX.
Risk briefing: Tariffs will test corporate resilience and risk strategy
Escalating tariff regimes and shifting global alliances are reshaping the risk landscape. For risk managers, the priority is building the intelligence and supply chain resilience needed to navigate rising volatility and protect growth.
The 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
PFAS: 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.
Case study: Transitioning to include HR responsibilities as a risk manager
How one risk manager has brought HR under his control to help address talent and people-related risks
Winter Olympics cyber plot underscores geopolitical risk for major events
A thwarted cyber attack linked to Russia in the lead-up to the Winter Olympics illustrates how major events concentrate digital, geopolitical and reputational risk, raising fresh questions for boards and risk leaders.
Case study: How a risk control failure triggered a $3m loss in just six weeks
A routine cash-handling function turned into a multimillion-dollar loss when a misconfigured ATM enabled six weeks of fraudulent withdrawals. The case exposes deeper weaknesses in governance, data flows and assurance that allowed the incident to escalate unchecked.
Country spotlight: Learning from Malaysia renewed focus on risk as a strategic lever
Positioned at the intersection of Southeast Asia’s economic hopes and geopolitical tensions, Malaysia’s attitude to risk is also at a critical juncture. No longer just a compliance checklist, risk management is being seen as a tool to guide strategy and reshape resilience.
Shaken, not stalled: How TSMC protected operations during Taiwan’s strongest quake in 25 years
In the face of record-breaking tremors last year, Taiwanese contract chipmaker TSMC held its ground. By safeguarding operations and reassuring global clients, this was a master class in resilience born out of preparedness.
Cyber response readiness: Why risk managers must lead from the front
Recent cyberattacks targeting prominent UK retailers have exposed the far-reaching consequences of digital disruption. Helen Nuttall, UK head of cyber incident management at Marsh, explains how risk managers can enhance organisational preparedness, facilitate cross-functional coordination, and refine crisis response strategies.
Cyber wakeup call: What risk managers must learn from the M&S, Harrods and Co-op attacks
Recent cyberattacks on three of the UK’s best-known retailers exposed critical vulnerabilities in digital operations, supply chains and incident response. Here are the key lessons for retail risk professionals navigating today’s threat landscape.
Insolvency and cargo theft pressures reshape supply chain risk
Counterparty failure and organised cargo crime are converging across freight networks. For corporates dependent on global logistics, the issue is not only whether goods move, but who bears the cost when they do not.
Regulation watch: Shore power rules force ports to confront infrastructure and risk trade-offs
As EU rules make shore power mandatory, ports are under pressure to deliver on onshore power supply while managing major infrastructure, safety and insurance risks.
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