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Enterprise Risk Magazine Issue 4 Out Now
The convergence of digital innovation, geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory evolution, and shifting customer expectations is redefining how financial institutions operate, compete, and create value. In this environment, risk is no longer a peripheral concern to be managed in isolation—it is a central strategic driver shaping the future of the sector. Financial services firms in 2026 face…
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From Subsea Cables to Agentic AI: Converging Physical and Cyber Threats
by Zhanar Tukeyeva Modern life depends on a few thin, hidden threads beneath the sea. These cables connect financial systems, cloud services, hospitals, ports and governments. When one breaks, disruption spreads quickly. That physical fragility now meets a new human challenge: small groups using fast coding tools and self-acting systems can launch large-scale attacks. When…
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Enterprise Risk Magazine – Issue 3 Out Now
Energy has emerged as one of the most dynamic frontiers of enterprise risk management. From geopolitical instability and volatile commodity prices, to climate imperatives and the rapid evolution of renewable technologies, the global energy landscape is transforming at unprecedented speed. This transformation brings both immense opportunity and significant exposure for organisations across every sector. Issue…
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Energy Sector Risk Outlook
by Lamia Al Othman While renewable energy investment continues, critical mineral shortages, supply chain disruptions, and concentration of AI capabilities present new systemic risks. As we near the end of the year we revisit six of the major trends the IRM Energy and Renewables Group predicted at the start of the year and reflect on…
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The Impact Of Sanctions Imposed On Rosneft And Lukoil Are Far Greater Than Most Realise
He finally did it. After months of speculation, delay and threatening statements, President Trump finally imposed additional sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine. The EU and UK have also imposed matching sanctions, further reinforcing US actions. There has been much debate as to the effectiveness of these sanctions, but their impact is much wider than…
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Translating Cyber Risk into Financial Impact
by Amena AlBasher, MSc (Cornell), Risk management and GRC expert. In 2025, boards and CFOs find themselves in an unprecedented situation where they urgently need to know the reality of cyber risk in clear financial terms. The SEC cyber disclosure regulations are more demanding in terms of transparency, and AI-enabled attacks have increased the frequency…
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CRO Diary: The Technologist
An IRM study found that in H1 2025, 47% of organizations cited growth in digital risk management capabilities and 53% said AI and automation risk were the “fastest-growing concern”. This means that today’s Chief Risk Officers (CROs) require a continuous change in mindset. They can no longer offload or postpone technology decisions to their CTO…
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Deep Learning in Risk Management
Author: Richard Bendall-Jones, Product Manager and Risk Engineer The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has seen rapid growth and development, and one of its most promising branches is deep learning. There has been a lot of press and social media coverage about ChatGPT and the benefits that this technology may bring. Deep learning is a…
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Enterprise Risk Magazine Issue 2 – Out Now
First off, from everyone here at the Institute of Risk Management, we’d like to say a big thank you to you, our readers. We couldn’t have hoped for a better response to the relaunch of our company magazine. Your feedback, support and enthusiasm have given us a brilliant start, and we couldn’t be more excited…
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CRO Diary: The Strategist
The new faces of the Chief Risk Officer: the Strategistby Adam Ennamli, CRO, General Bank of Canada Rapid transformation, mounting complexity and unpredictability are now the main characteristics of today’s business world, and the role of the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) has undergone a significant evolution that means to adapt, or calibrate, its usefulness. Historically,…
