Organisations plan assurance drive on AI

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

Whitepaper: The Modern Approach to Global Conflicts of Interest

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

High-risk building regulations kick in

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 expect physical stores to stay – and even grow

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

EU supply chain rules hit rocky waters

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

Employers must protect staff going through menopause

Employers must support female employees suffering from the debilitating effects of the menopause or face potential legal action, according to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

Measures could include providing rest areas, offering flexible working conditions and Read more

Market transparency rules begin soon for investors

Investors are to have access to better, up-to-date information as new rules simplifying access to market data come in to force shortly, according to the European Council.

Changes to the European Union’s (EU) trading rules will establish so-called Read more

UK Government rules out blanket AI regulation

The UK government has backed an approach to regulating AI that is “context-based” and has rejected creating “unnecessary blanket rules” that apply to the technology in general, according to its response to consultation in its AI Regulation White Paper Read more