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Large-Scale Infrastructure: Rising Risks and Resilience Strategies

Global infrastructure remains a cornerstone of economic growth, yet today’s projects face unprecedented hazards. Severe weather and climate change top global risk surveys: two‐thirds of experts cite extreme weather as the most likely global crisis risk in 2024 and 2025.. At the same time, new regulatory hurdles, supply-chain shocks and geopolitical tensions are squeezing costs…
3 Powerful Drivers of Resilience in India’s Infrastructure Sector

By Hersh Shah, CEO, IRM India Affiliate India’s infrastructure industry has steadily evolved into a more resilient and future-ready backbone of economic growth. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the sector has not only bounced back but also emerged stronger due to a strategy that combines policy foresight, private participation, and robust risk management.…
How to make ISO 31000 Simple

by Anastasija Rackovska, and the IRM Financial Services Group Organisations of all sizes face risks that are more interconnected, faster moving, and harder to predict than ever before. Managing those risks effectively is not a back office exercise – it’s a strategic priority. And when it comes to Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), 2 names dominate…
Enterprise Risk Magazine July/August 2025

Like much of Hollywood, we’ve had a facelift. If you’ve been around the risk management world for a while, you’ll know that transition isn’t just a buzzword—it’s part of the job. Change is constant. From geopolitical shifts to tech disruption, this field is constantly changing, and risk professionals are trained to evolve right along with…
The Hidden Financial Risks of Infrastructure Investments

Infrastructure projects are often touted as engines of growth, building roads, schools, and power grids that spur economic development, but beneath their grand vision lies a landscape of financial pitfalls that can hobble even the most promising of plans. From budget shortfalls to runaway material costs, these hidden risks can lurk in procurement contracts and…
Supply chain issues hit over 80% of global financial services firm

by George Tabeart, Senior Operational Risk Manager & IRM Financial Services Group Member In the last few years, over 80% of global financial services firms reported that they had experienced significant supply chain disruptions. These disruptions have been caused by various factors, including financial, operational, cyber, ESG, and other risks. Introduction Geopolitical and economic uncertainty,…
The Critical Role of Enterprise Risk Management in Fraud Prevention and The UK’s New “Failure to Prevent Fraud” Offence

By Stephen Sidebottom, Chairman, Institute of Risk Management The UK government has introduced a new corporate criminal offence under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, set to take effect in 2025. This legislation holds large organisations accountable if they fail to prevent fraud committed by employees, agents, or subsidiaries acting on their behalf. The…
AI will impact women more than men, and that’s not great

AI is no longer seen as a potential technological disruptor, it is one. Artificial Intelligence has and is a driver of deep structural change in the workforce—one that carries complex social, operational, and ethical risks. Recent findings from the United Nations’ International Labour Organisation and Poland’s National Research Institute underscore this disruption: roles traditionally held…
The Risk Manager’s Guide to Cyber Awareness

Written and compiled by IRM Cyber Group member, Holly-Jane Grayling. As a Cyber Security Culture and Awareness Specialist, I’ve seen first hand how crucial a strong security posture is in today’s interconnected world. But building a truly cyber-aware culture—one where every employee feels empowered to act as a first line of defence—is where the real challenge…
UK’s Online Safety Act comes into force

by Zhanar Tukyeva, IRM Cyber Group Effective from 17th March 2025, the UK’s Online Safety Act has officially come into force. The Online Safety Act 2023 is a law aimed at protecting both children and adults online by making social media companies and search services more accountable for user safety. The Act requires platforms to:…