Sector Risks
Sector 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.
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.
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.
SR Q1 2026: It’s now or never
The world is battling yet another phase of crisis and many businesses are learning harsh lessons about their resilience. It would be easy to say we told you so. Instead, it’s the time for risk managers to start selling themselves as the leaders to see us through this.
Case study: Building risk resilience into a high-stakes infrastructure expansion
In major infrastructure projects, the real test of risk management is not identifying threats but managing how they intersect. In this port expansion, resilience depended on building a framework that could respond as those connections shifted over time.
Sector 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.
Duty of care under pressure as Middle East conflict spreads across the region
Rapidly shifting airspace restrictions, infrastructure disruption and threats to maritime trade are testing corporate travel policies and crisis planning. James Henderson, chief executive officer of Healix International, explains the key risks organisations must manage as the situation evolves.
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Disruptive, 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.
The challenger: How Luiza Karolina Rosinska is strengthening digital risk prevention at CIMB Bank Philippines
CIMB Bank Philippines’ Luiza Karolina Rosinska boasts a varied career path shaped by curiosity and courage. We have to be ready to embrace change, she tells SR, because the big things only happen outside the comfort zone.
European product recalls hit record high as regulatory complexity grows
Record levels of product recalls across Europe highlight growing regulatory scrutiny, supply chain pressures and expanding lifecycle liability risks facing manufacturers and risk managers.
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.
Are risk managers sleepwalking into ‘silent AI’ exposure?
With AI embedded in everything from automated building systems to contract reviews, uncertainty over where losses would sit within insurance programmes is growing. Market participants warn that regulatory clarity may follow, echoing the silent cyber reforms of recent years.
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.
From missiles to markets: how the Middle East crisis is reshaping corporate risk – and what businesses should do next
From travel disruption to energy shocks, the escalating crisis is creating new operational risks for organisations worldwide. Experts share the warning signs risk teams should monitor and the actions companies can take to protect staff, supply chains and business continuity.
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.
Sector 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.
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.
European product recalls hit record high as regulatory complexity grows
Record levels of product recalls across Europe highlight growing regulatory scrutiny, supply chain pressures and expanding lifecycle liability risks facing manufacturers and risk managers.
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.
Case study: Building risk resilience into a high-stakes infrastructure expansion
In major infrastructure projects, the real test of risk management is not identifying threats but managing how they intersect. In this port expansion, resilience depended on building a framework that could respond as those connections shifted over time.
Duty of care under pressure as Middle East conflict spreads across the region
Rapidly shifting airspace restrictions, infrastructure disruption and threats to maritime trade are testing corporate travel policies and crisis planning. James Henderson, chief executive officer of Healix International, explains the key risks organisations must manage as the situation evolves.
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