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Emerging Risks

Aug 31, 2021

Assessing Risks in Third Parties

In today's dynamic global market, many third-party risks are going undetected and hidden in supplier, distributor and partner relationships. External factors including the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing attention among government regulators on corruption, sustainability and human rights, the need for companies to protect themselves against third-party threats and the resulting regulatory enforcement of illegal activity is paramount. LSEG's The Real Risks: Hidden Threats Within Third-Party Relationships, aims to provide organizations with guidance for identifying, assessing and managing third-party risk. We have summarized some of their key suggestions.

Feb 3, 2021

REPORT: Executive Perspectives on Top Risks for 2021 & 2030

The ERM Initiative in the Poole College of Management at North Carolina State University, in conjunction with global consulting firm Protiviti, annually surveys boards of directors and C-suite executives about risks on the horizon for the upcoming year. This report, 2021 & 2030 Executive Perspectives on Top Risks, highlights top risks of immediate concern on the minds of executives for 2021 - and for the long-term - 2030.

Mar 4, 2020

Using ERM to Navigate Coronavirus and Other Pandemic Risk Events

Discover how ERM processes help organizations manage risks associated with events like the coronavirus. Mark Beasley shares key steps to mitigate the impact of this evolving global crisis.

Oct 17, 2019

Getting Our Arms Around the Ever-Changing World of Emerging Risks

ERM leaders highlight strategies to navigate emerging risks like AI and disruptive technologies. Learn how to align risk monitoring with strategic priorities and manage third-party risk effectively.

Sep 9, 2019

Take the Top Risk Survey for 2020

Contribute to NC State and Protiviti’s 2020 Emerging Risks Survey. Share your thoughts on key risks across industries, and receive a complimentary report with the aggregated results in December 2019.

Jul 30, 2019

A Global Outlook: 2019 Risk Report

The 2019 Global Risk Report delves into five key risk themes: economic vulnerabilities, geopolitical tensions, societal strains, environmental fragilities, and technological instabilities. It provides insights into evolving global risks, including the transformation of biological risks and strategies for managing rising sea levels, while also considering the psychological impact of these risks on human society.

Apr 30, 2019

Risk Leaders on Assessing Innovation-Related Risks

Discover how emerging technologies like AI and IoT are driving innovation. Learn five key actions risk leaders can take to manage risks, shape strategy, and improve decision-making in the innovation cycle.

Apr 30, 2019

ERM and Sustainability

Over the last decade, corporations have begun paying increased attention to issues involving sustainability and risk oversight, and linking these efforts to an organization's strategy. Research and thought papers now are addressing the growing challenges related to water scarcity, resource availability, climate disruption, waste reduction, and corporate responsibility. Many organizations have embraced the new sustainability movement, but have discovered a wide-range of challenges before them. These initiatives sometimes appear as disjointed, or misunderstood, which lead to a number of problems when getting started.

Feb 5, 2019

Recognizing the Risk Impact of an Aging Workforce

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in their most recent ten-year labor force and employment projections, the number of individuals aged 55 and above in the labor force will grow from 35.7 million in 2016 to 42.1 million in 2026. Organizations will experience this impact in different ways based on their size, growth, industry and historical hiring and layoffs.

Jan 29, 2019

Trends in Crisis Management & Strategies to Survive a Crisis

There is an increased emphasis on crisis management by organizations around the world as both the frequency of crises and the impact of these crises are growing. An organization should consider past crises, crisis leadership, perceived versus actual preparedness, proactive crisis management, and third party involvement. Read this article to learn more about these considerations and the current trends in crisis management.