Compared with 2023, financial markets have turned “quite optimistic” in light of a softer landing from high inflation, according to an annual report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

While the near-term global financial stability risks have Read more

Large (74 per cent) and medium-sized (70 per cent) businesses and high income charities (66 per cent) reported having experienced a cyber security breach or attack over the past year, according to the government’s annual survey on the issue.

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Organisations plan to boost internal audit coverage over the potential risks arising from the deployment of AI technology, according to a survey by Gartner.

For example, planned internal audit coverage for AI-enabled cyber threats and AI control failures Read more

With organizations always looking to scale, the interactions between staff, vendors, and deals become multifaceted. These interactions pose a significant risk due to potential unethical decision-making when conflicts of interest arise. To mitigate these risks, organizations are expected to Read more

Construction businesses must begin complying with transitional arrangements set up by the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR). While the rules have been in force for new builds since October last year, the transitional rules for existing projects begin in Read more

Retailers have had a torrid time over the past four years – with many having to rapidly roll out online-only services during the pandemic. While there will be a continuing focus on developing technology-based services, physical stores seem here Read more

Rules intended to embed environmental, governance and social requirements into EU-based companies’ supply chains have struggled to gain acceptance.

German and Italian officials recently failed to back measures under the European Commission’s Corporate sustainability and due diligence initiative, which Read more