I’m sure organisations would love to wave a wand and eliminate the latest geopolitical tension, cyberattack threat or supply chain disruption. But instead they have risk managers, who weave their own magic spells to navigate their businesses past the perils that lurk around every corner
How one risk manager has brought HR under his control to help address talent and people-related risks
Trump’s so-called “flexibility” on tariffs — marked by delays and shifting targets — has plunged global trade into uncertainty, forcing risk managers to brace for every scenario.
As Japan gears up to host the highly anticipated World Expo, the nation is taking proactive measures to safeguard the event from the increasing threat of natural disasters.
“HS2, once envisioned as the backbone of modern rail connectivity, has instead become a case study in how poor risk allocation can derail ambition, says StrategicRISK’s Asia correspondent, Trevor Treharne
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.
Aon’s Adam Peckman delves into the risks of underestimating AI and how organisations can get on the front foot
The rapid ascent of DeepSeek underscores the need for risk managers to reassess their strategies for managing AI-related risks.
Introducing digital twin technology to a nuclear power plant is no simple task. But GleeYM’s Yasir Masood, a risk consultant on one such project, explains how it ultimately provided twice the foresight to predict problems, reduce disruption and, crucially, optimise safety.
How risk managers can navigate APAC’s shifting regulatory terrain in an era of heightened compliance and enforcement.
When Brussels-based chemicals business Solvay sought to separate its operations into two distinct entities, little did it know that the biggest challenge would be managing the emotional side of the split. Insurance and prevention director Sonia Cambier spoke to Jon Guy.
Simona Covaliu, Chief Risk Officer at PayU GPO explores how risk management must evolve to tackle to the new world of emerging risks
Cyber criminals are growing stronger as our reliance on technology makes our defences weaker. And it’s a problem too big for the IT department alone. So how can risk managers build resilience as cyber threats evolve?
War risk is the biggest immediate fear, endangering stability and progress, while technology and the environment loom large and dominate medium- to long-term concerns, according to the 20th edition of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Risks Report 2025.
Linklaters’ Albert Yuen Linklaters’ Albert Yuen considers the key implications of China’s new Network Data Security Management Regulations and why it is important for risk and compliance managers to understand this new regulation to comply with its data and cybersecurity obligations when operating its China business.
Poor people management can have a profound effect on a business – hitting productivity, innovation and morale. More attention must be given to the roots of people risk if we don’t want the talent to run dry.
In Vietnam, online business is thriving, but tech infrastructure is not yet fit to meet the challenge, leaving the country in an escalating battle against cyber crime. But with Chinese hackers often blamed for cyberattacks, its issues are indicative of wider tensions across the APAC region.
Generative AI promises to transform supply chains – enhancing efficiency and data quality, reducing labour costs, and much more. But over-reliance on this new tech could expose the entire chain to new weaknesses in accuracy, security and fairness.
The complexity and magnitude of international sanctions now demands vigilance on a new scale. Smaller businesses may not have the ready resources to tackle the issue, but the laws won’t make exceptions. So what practical steps can you take to stay safe?
A new report by the Swiss Re Institute outlines the key lessons risk managers and governments must learn from the world’s most deadly tsunami