Build effective supply chain risk management

By Laxman Maharjan (SIRM)

As organisations rely on a long and complex supply chain to meet consumer demand and maximise shareholders wealth, they are ever more vulnerable to supply chain disruption, risk of poor quality, and reputational loss.

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Coronavirus reshapes risk rankings across Europe

The impact of the coronavirus has reshaped risk ranking across Europe, according to the most recent survey of heads of internal audit in the region.

The three most notable risk that have risen up the list of concerns for Read more

One in 10 UK charities face bankruptcy

Up to one in 10 UK charities face bankruptcy by the end of 2020 because of a £10bn shortfall in cash caused by the coronavirus, according to a study by an independent charity Pro Bono Economics.

The coronavirus Read more

FCA keeps an eye on disappearing cash

With access to free cash disappearing from some highstreets, the UK regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued fresh guidance to banks and financial institutions on the provision of ready money.

The regulator has told banks and building Read more

Competition risk – new guide by IRM and CMA

Competition risk is a growing problem despite the fact that it is illegal. That is why IRM and Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has teamed up to create a guide to the key risks – with case studies to Read more

How lessons learned from Covid-19 can enhance resilience in the insurance industry

Isaac Alfon, co-chair of IRM’s ERM in Insurance SIG and MD of Crescendo Advisers, suggests how lessons learned  from Covid-19 can enhance resilience in the insurance industry, Click here to read more.

Climate change: the next focus for boards

High-impact threats such as climate change are moving up the agenda as board rooms reassess their priorities in light of the current pandemic, according to the World Economic Forum.

The influential body suggests that boards take six steps Read more

Banks must do better on ICT risk says ECB

Banks must do better on their management of critical ICT risks, according to a comprehensive survey by the European Central Bank. The results are likely to be replicated in other organisations as many sectors spend considerably less money Read more