Legal Departments Under Pressure: How Risk Professionals Can Help Navigate Geopolitical Uncertainty
Risk management professionals can provide essential support by integrating geopolitical risk intelligence, compliance monitoring, and proactive risk mitigation strategies into business operations.
AI Agents: Why Internal Auditors Cannot Ignore Them
AI agents—autonomous systems capable of processing data, learning patterns, and making decisions—offer unmatched efficiency, accuracy, and risk detection capabilities.
Blockchain and AI: The Future of Transparency in Internal Audits
As digital transformation reshapes industries, Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are emerging as powerful tools to revolutionize internal audits, offering unparalleled transparency, efficiency, and security.
Rising Aviation Accidents: Risk Management Lessons for Businesses
The recent rise in aviation accidents, despite the industry’s robust risk management practices, offers valuable lessons for business leaders across all sectors. It underscores a fundamental reality: risk management is not static.
Bybit Hacking Incident: Risk Management Lessons for Businesses
The Bybit hacking incident provides valuable insights into risk management and cybersecurity practices for organizations handling digital assets.
The Future of Fraud: How AI is Changing the Game for Risk Professionals
Occupational fraud continues to pose a significant threat to businesses worldwide, with estimated losses reaching billions of dollars annually. As organizations refine their fraud prevention strategies, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as both a risk amplifier and a powerful defense mechanism. This article explores the impact of AI on fraud schemes, real-world cases of AI-driven fraud, and how risk professionals must adapt to stay ahead.
The Impact of Stricter Immigration Policies on Middle-Market Businesses
The recent intensification of immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump’s administration has significant implications for middle-market businesses. While the enforcement measures primarily target illegal immigration, it has broader economic and operational effects that can disrupt industries, labor markets, and supply chains.
The ESG Impact of DEI Rollbacks: Navigating Regulatory and Investor Expectations
While DEI has traditionally been a cornerstone of the Social and Governance pillars of ESG, its growing politicization has led to increased scrutiny. Companies that roll back DEI programs may find themselves at risk of declining ESG ratings, strained investor relations, and potential regulatory challenges.
The Impact of US Tariff Hikes: Risks and Opportunities for Middle-Market Companies
President Donald Trump’s recent implementation of a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports has sparked significant economic discussions. While these tariffs aim to boost domestic industries, they also introduce substantial challenges and opportunities for middle-market companies in the U.S. Understanding the risks and strategically leveraging new opportunities will be crucial for businesses navigating this evolving trade landscape.
The Impact of FCPA Enforcement Pause on Middle-Market Compliance Programs
The recent executive order by President Trump suspending Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement for 180 days has sent shockwaves through the corporate compliance world. For middle-market businesses, this development raises crucial questions about risk management, compliance strategies, and long-term corporate governance.