Risk
Risk refers to threats an organization faces -- loss of earnings, loss of reputation, or harm of any kind. These articles explore the challenges of preventing, identifying and mitigating risk.
Risk can come in many forms, including financial issues, legal liabilities, strategic or leadership errors, or accidents and natural disasters. Today, IT- and data-related risks are growing concerns.
The following articles about risk look at the issue from many angles, especially from that of compliance officers and risk managers.
New White House, New AI Rules: Corporate America’s Next Move
Biden-era AI guidelines may be gone, but the SEC and FTC have made it clear they're watching (for now) how public companies use and talk about their AI capabilities. Haynes Boone attorneys Alla Digilova, Eugene Goryunov and Alok Choksi map out how companies can stay compliant in this shifting landscape.
Risk as a Catalyst: Transforming Compliance Into a Growth Engine
From AI to scenario planning, the tools and tactics driving smarter risk preparedness
Social Studies: ESG’s Hardest Lesson?
As ESG meets resistance in some quarters, organizations are discovering that better measurement of social factors could help counter the skepticism. S-RM's Natalie Stafford breaks down how companies can transform nebulous social goals into concrete, measurable outcomes.
When DOJ Comes for Your Domain: A New Enforcement Era
Broad domain seizure powers let DOJ act before proving criminal activity
Digital Collaboration: Risk Assessment’s Next Chapter
New tools enable broader stakeholder engagement in risk assessment process
Practical Tips & Considerations for External Investigations
Employee participation is critical to investigation success; here's how to ensure meaningful engagement
AI Adoption Presses on Even as Controls Lag
80% of finserv firms see AI as critical despite lack of policies; 1 in 4 companies targeted by AI-enhanced threats; UC Riverside study finds price matters in audits
Don’t Let Regulators Catch You Off-Guard
Audits and investigations are inevitable in some industries, but comprehensive compliance can keep your company off the naughty list
Recalibrating Cross-Border Corruption Risk Controls
From local regulations to cultural practices, mapping the maintenance needs of your compliance program
To Build Better AI Risk Systems, Map Your Worker Experience First
Effective AI risk frameworks emerge from the frontlines of daily work
Employees Need Clear Guidance on AI; Have You Written Your Policies Yet?
Compliance leaders should look at codes of conduct and other policies
‘Nuclear’ Court Verdicts Triple Since 2020
Only 17% of companies have organization-wide AI policies, asset managers losing investors due to slow onboarding
