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Navigating Operational Resilience: From theory to practical

Practical lessons learned from the recent CPS 230 Operational Risk Management Morning Briefing in Sydney.

Get the big picture: How to avoid silos in an interconnected risk environment

For organizations to make risk decisions with confidence, the integrated risk environment demands an agile and holistic approach.

Critical risk management lessons from SVB's demise

The sudden demise of Silicon Valley Bank has sent tremors around the financial world, most recently precipitating the collapse and takeover of Credit Suisse. Here we look at the background to the disaster and consider the lessons to be drawn.

Article: Industry news and trends

2023/24 Outlook: Regulatory Framework and Consumer Duty must-knows for UK financial firms

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled its Business Plan for 2023/24, which highlights the key priorities for the UK financial firms regulated by the FCA. These include preparing for the future, strengthening the UK's position in global wholesale markets, putting consumers' needs first, and reducing and preventing financial crime.

Breaking biases: How does ESG address gender equality?

Happy International Women’s Day week! Let’s break some biases – and shatter the glass ceiling while we’re at it.

How moving from spreadsheets to a GRC solution provides better reporting

GRC expert Michael Rasmussen explains the limitations and potential pitfalls of using spreadsheets for GRC, and why it's important for organizations to move towards integrated GRC management solutions that provide audit trails, consistency, and integrated reporting.

Article: Environmental Social and Governance

Delivering 360° situational awareness of ESG starts with a proper diagnosis

GRC expert Michael Rasmussen discusses the significance of incorporating all three ESG pillars—Environmental, Social, and Governance—into a comprehensive approach. Rasmussen highlights the importance of strategic planning, objectives, policies, risk assessment, and process automation for a successful ESG journey, emphasizing the role of technology in achieving 360° situational awareness and effective reporting.

Global Risk Landscape 2023: How to navigate unseen challenges with confidence

The World Economic Forum's inaugural Chief Risk Officers Outlook presents a comprehensive perspective of potential global risks in the coming six months - Here's your roadmap to navigate these complexities with clarity.

Driving resilience from the Board down: How to convince your Board on the criticality of operational resilience

Driving operational resilience should be on your agenda for 2024. Here are a few ways to articulate the significance of operational resilience to your Board.

Article: Environmental Social and Governance

Mastering Materiality Part 1: What is a Materiality Assessment in six key insights

In the first of our Mastering Materiality series, we look at what a Materiality Assessment is, what it is used for, and the business benefits of undertaking the process.

Article: Environmental Social and Governance

Mastering Materiality Part 4: Which stakeholders should you include in your Materiality Assessment?

In part four of our Mastering Materiality series, ESG experts Andrea Spencer-Cooke and Dr Anna Young-Ferris address the challenging task of narrowing down which stakeholders to include in your Materiality Assessment for optimum results.

ABC’s of Operational Resilience Part 1: What is Operational Resilience in 5 key insights

In the first of our ABC’s of Operational Resilience series, we look at what operational resilience is, who it’s relevant for, why it’s so crucial, and key terms to understand.

Clean energy momentum expected to shape M&A landscape in the UK and Europe into 2024

Powering change: A 2024 surge in Energy, Utilities & Resources deals across the UK and Europe is anticipated, despite a slow third quarter in 2023.

How can tech companies adapt to new norms in growth, profitability, sustainability, funding (and more)?

In this article, we examine how companies can thrive amid funding and sustainable business growth model changes, and evolving investor expectations regarding profitability and growth.

Extended deal durations in 2023: Analyzing 3-year trends

Ansarada's Deal Indicators data reveals the shift in median average deal durations over the past three years.