Risk

1. Board expertise, 28 March, 2019

   Taking control of cyber risk

   Cybercrime is an escalating problem that demands constant attention to mitigate against financial and reputational risk. But what should boards do to ensure their organisation is protected?

2. Reputational risk, 8 March, 2019

   Why boards need to support whistleblowers

   The recently revised UK Corporate Governance Code has re-emphasised the importance of whistleblowing. Resources are available to help boards ensure they are well placed to support the process.

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   Risk management, 14 February, 2019

   Strategic decision-making in a fast-changing world

   The rapid pace of change in areas such as technology, global politics and demographics poses unique challenges for financial services firms. How should boards approach strategic decision-making when faced with so many near-term pressures?

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   Risk, 16 January, 2019

   Brexit, cybersecurity and climate change lead risk concerns for 2019

   Risk experts have highlighted concerns about data security, global warming and the effect of geopolitical uncertainty on trade and supply chains as major risk factors this year.

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   Economy, 15 October, 2018

   Country profile: Sweden

   Being a rural nation by no means equates to low progress. Sweden’s major industries are at the helm of sustainability. But its liberal and progressive outlook is being tested, with anti-immigration policies front and centre of election discussions.

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   Board skills, 2 October, 2018

   Ten most common mistakes boards make about risk management

   From failing to place risk at the centre of business, to getting communication wrong, here are ten ways boards can avoid risk management mistakes.

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   Human rights risks, 22 September, 2018

   Ten mistakes boards can avoid on human rights

   One of the most frequent mistakes boards make is failing to recognise the seriousness of human rights risks—but it isn’t the only hazard. Here are ten mistakes boards can avoid.

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   Sustainable finance, 8 August, 2018

   European Commission edges closer to ‘sustainability’ investment rules

   The commission has called for technical advice on measures to apply sustainability risk assessments to investment decisions.

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   Global risk, 1 August, 2018

   Risk hotspots – a global roundup

   The Brexit timetable causes ructions, cannabis is legalised in Canada, Japan's bitcoin is stung for security, and Italy sparks outrage among the Left.

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   Cybercrime, 6 July, 2018

   Regulators demand IT security plans from financial services firms

   Financial regulators have given banks and financial services firms three months to explain how they maintain IT security and resilience.

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   Responsible investment, 7 June, 2018

   Why serious investors demand more than just climate disclosure

   Investors serious about climate change cannot settle for disclosure; their attention must now be on action, writes Sophia McNab of investment charity ShareAction.

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    Banking regulation reform, 18 May, 2018

    Why it is time to take stock of governance in banking

    In the decade since the collapse of Lehman Brothers triggered the global financial crisis, governance and leadership roles in banking have been transformed for the better. But is it now time for banks to assess progress, and question whether it is necessary to reduce the regulatory burden and the increasingly one-size-fits-all approach taken by supervisory bodies?

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