Challenges of fintech

A new breed of financial technology is shaking up the industry, but it’s not all plain sailing. There are challenges to so-called fintech firms.

The rise of such financial technology may prove both a blessing and a curse to Read more

They’re here

Hackers can and do penetrate most IT systems. They’re here in your systems already.

But organisations are getting smarter too, according to speakers at ISACA’s recent conference in Munich.

In fact, new developments in quantum computers could change Read more

Planning for success

Risk managers can make a crucial contribution to the success of new business projects.

All projects involve risk, some more so than others. But risk managers can help in planning for success.

Risk should be understood as meaning uncertainty, Read more

Predictably vulnerable

Why are seemingly sound companies predictably vulnerable? They are led by intelligent, well-meaning leaders and often have large, diligent risk management teams – and yet still fail.

Anthony Fitzsimmons and Derek Atkins have been asking themselves this question for Read more

IRM responds to global WannaCry ransomware attack

The recent ransomware attack on the NHS and over 30,000 companies globally has brought cybercrime to the top of the risk and news agenda.

Patrick Keady, CFIRM, IRM Board member and Chair of the IRM Health and Care Sector Read more

Gaining value from internal risk models?

Gaining value from internal risk models? IRM’s Internal Model Industry Forum (IMIF) is  publishing its seventh piece of guidance aimed at advising the insurance market how to do so. The document is called Profit and loss allocation – the Read more

Women in Risk – here come the girls!

International Women’s Day

While it may not be easy to predict what tomorrow’s business will require from its leadership there is a growing body of evidence that women are no longer trying to fit into the culture of the Read more

Managing risks of your key relationships

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IRM/ SAI Global Webinar

Building resilient relationships – how to handle third party risk effectively

When: 23 March 2017 at 14:30 GMT

With growing geo-political, environmental and financial uncertainty, businesses must build resilient relationships with their Read more