Widespread disagreement over cryptocurrency risk

There is widespread disagreement over cryptocurrency risk. Those working in the cryptocurrency industry are much more upbeat about the opportunities such innovations as Bitcoin represent than governments and financial institutions, says a recent survey.

While criminals use cryptocurrency, Read more

IRM launches India Regional Group adding to growing global network

IRM has launched its first India Regional Group following a series of activities pursued by its India Affiliate. IRM in India is focused on empowering students, professionals and all types of organisations with IRM’s globally recognised Level 5 qualifications Read more

Pandemic increases fear of fraud risk

Fraud has been rising during the pandemic because organisations are distracted and not focusing on controls during a period where many staff are working remotely, according to a study.

Seven percent of executives taking part in KPMG’s Covid-19 Fraud Read more

Crisis management holding up well during the pandemic, IRM survey finds

Crisis management is holding up well during the pandemic for 82 per cent of organisations, according to a survey by IRM. One in four said they were ‘very satisfied’ that their plans had worked well, with just over Read more

Mental wellbeing priority during lockdown

During the coronavirus lockdown, mental health risk has been growing among employees, prompting the NHS to issue fresh advice. But are businesses and managers able to provide support to their staff given the stringent social distancing policies now Read more

Preparing for Covid-19 pandemic

The current Covid-19 pandemic is having devastating affects world-wide to health and the economy with numbers of confirmed cases escalating on a daily basis and governments intervening with closures of non-essential services and restrictions on travel and movement. This Read more

Averting a perpetual hangover in South Africa

Risk managers in South Africa are calling for a unified response to the country’s problems to cure what they call the perpetual hangover that has threatened the region.

In its report South Africa Risks 2020, the Institute of Read more

Disrupting the human resources process

Disrupting the human resources (HR) process has moved up the corporate agenda recently as businesses have struggled to attract and retain the right talent. Achieving this aim is unlikely to be possible unless organisations drop the tried and trusted Read more