Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Newsletter October 15, 2020 10 ESG Reporting Questions Directors Should Consider Environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting has come into its own as a discipline, with most public companies now issuing sustainability reports. What’s the board’s role in ensuring these reports are responsive to investors’ needs? Survey February 21, 2024 2024 Top Risks for Chief Audit Executives CAEs see a riskier near- and long-term environment than do most of their colleagues in the executive suite. Of all C-level respondents to our latest Top Risks Survey, internal audit leaders ascribe the highest-magnitude ratings to risks they expect to challenge their organisation’s ability to achieve its performance objectives during the next 12 months. Client Story May 26, 2023 Transforming risk culture from the bottom up: A global insurance provider’s RCSA journey A leading global property and casualty insurance provider set out to transform its risk controls as part of an ongoing effort to promote a culture of excellence. Siloed knowledge of operational risk and controls made it difficult for the organisation to improve quality and compliance. Establishing awareness of vulnerabilities and mitigation protocols across the organisation would boost regulatory… Whitepaper July 23, 2020 Impact of COVID-19 on Construction Projects The Construction Recovery Road Map to Mitigate the Aftermath of COVID-19 Introduction The coronavirus (COVID-19) disease, known to the whole world as a global pandemic, has been the trending topic of the year, drastically impacting the economy and disrupting the lives of many people, businesses operating in numerous industries, financial markets and supply chains. All capital projects come with… Newsletter December 10, 2021 The Buffett Newspaper Test: What It Means and Why It's Important Transparency and consequences can be powerful leadership deterrents. For the board and CEO and their personal brands, the critical question is, what will key decision-makers in their organisation do in situations when no one is watching? When the subject of ethical and responsible business behavior arises, Warren Buffett advises managers to evaluate every action they take — and not just by legal… Newsletter February 14, 2021 The Top Risks in 2021: A Global Perspective Our global survey of C-level executives and directors about macroeconomic, strategic and operational risks highlights the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy, digital technology, talent and organisational resiliency on the risk landscape over the near term.[1] Our survey captures insights from 1,081 C-level executives and directors, 39% of whom represent companies based in North… Whitepaper February 16, 2021 Top Risks for 2021 and 2030 - Energy and Utilities Industry Perspectives Pandemic-related policies and regulation, economic conditions are top concerns in energy and utilities industry The continuing global challenges and potential existential threat posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Political divisiveness and polarisation. Social and economic unrest. Gridlock. Artificial intelligence (AI), automation and other rapidly developing digital technologies. Rapid… Newsletter July 13, 2022 Finding Stability and Opportunity Amid Economic Uncertainty With the economic outlook constantly shifting as if it were a moving target, directors need to embrace change and set a tone of focus and confidence when looking to the future. It all starts with asking the right questions. Growth across the global economy is slowing. With the growth rate projected to shrink in 2022 and 2023 by half of what it was in 2021, business conditions have likewise… Survey April 5, 2021 Executive Perspectives on Top Risks 2021 and 2030 — Healthcare The range of uncertainties facing energy and utilities business leaders around the globe is overwhelming. Challenges triggered by a once-in-a-century pandemic continue to unfold, combined with numerous other risk issues, such as growing social unrest and polarisation, and ever-present challenges associated with technology, digital transformation and innovation. Staying abreast of emerging risk… Newsletter April 9, 2021 Board Effectiveness: The Fed’s Guidance Speaks to Resiliency On February 26, 2021, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB) in the United States issued expectations for boards of large financial institutions as a standard for its regulators when they assess board effectiveness. The guidance applies to all domestic bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies with total consolidated assets of $100 billion or more, with… Load More
