Risk

1. INSIGHT: Technology risk, 17 December, 2020

   Cyber-accountability for C-suite and boards

   In an extract from his forthcoming book, Mathieu Gorge explains why CEOs and board members are good targets for hackers and social engineers.

2. NEWS: Conference, 1 December, 2020

   IIRC: Covid-19 crisis ‘has underscored the relevance of sustainability’

   The International Integrated Reporting Council's annual conference hears how a focus on people and communities is helping to tackle Covid-19.

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   NEWS: Legal risks, 25 November, 2020

   Collapse of Victoria’s Secret deal reveals weakness in M&A contracts

   Researchers warn that the impact of Covid-19 on a deal involving lingerie retailer Victoria’s Secret reveals issues in traditional contract design.

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   NEWS: Research, 20 November, 2020

   D&O litigation on the rise amid host of emerging risks

   Directors face liability over a range of new threats, with data breaches, executive misconduct and climate boosting D&O litigation claims.

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   NEWS: Reputational risk, 29 September, 2020

   Businesses ‘can play important role in stemming executive misconduct’

   US academic calls for an end to non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), changes in the use of arbitration and better reporting of complaints.

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   INSIGHT: Corporate culture, 25 September, 2020

   How good governance can stop toxic ‘bro behaviour’ at companies

   Boards and directors are the instigators, nurturers and custodians of one of an organisation’s most critical assets: its culture.

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   INSIGHT: Technology, 24 September, 2020

   How to prevent your employees’ mistakes compromising cybersecurity

   An alarming 43% of employees have made mistakes with cybersecurity repercussions for themselves or their company. How can firms mitigate this risk?

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   INSIGHT: Board responsibilities, 11 September, 2020

   How directors should manage AI, GDPR and data privacy risks

   Senior management need to have policies, processes and people in place to address data protection risks arising from AI and GDPR.

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   NEWS: Risk management, 9 September, 2020

   Only 8% of UK businesses have ‘fully-fledged’ climate risk plan

   KPMG report reveals firms' lack of concrete climate risk plans and urges "more immediate action at boardroom level".

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   INSIGHT: Risk management, 10 August, 2020

   Is human rights risk monitoring a weak link in your supply chain?

   Current risk monitoring systems may not protect workers or provide an accurate assessment of risks. Here are the questions companies should ask themselves.

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   INSIGHT: Diversity, 28 July, 2020

   Five ways racism is bad for business—and what we can do about it

   Discrimination in the workplace harms employee health, innovation and productivity. Creating a diverse and equitable workplace benefits everyone.

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    NEWS: Survey, 15 July, 2020

    Risk report reveals pandemic forced companies to review strategy

    Survey reveals almost 60% of firms have revisited their strategy, and highlights a lack of board knowledge about key risks—including climate change.

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