Welcome to Control Risks
We are a specialist global risk consultancy that helps organisations succeed in a volatile world. Through insight, intelligence and technology, we help you seize opportunities while remaining secure, compliant and resilient. When crises and complex issues arise, we help you recover.
2018 kidnapping trends in review
Control Risks’ data shows average kidnap durations had declined to five days or fewer. Cryptocurrency ransom demands are up, and militant and militia kidnapping in sub-Saharan Africa is increasing.
Control Risks in the media
We aim to bring clarity to complex situations - wherever they are - informing the debate on the world’s most important issues.
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Control Risks recognized in 10 categories by Corporate Counsel readers.
Protection in a volatile world
From basic journey management advice to event security management Control Risks Protective Services aims to keep people safe wherever they are.
Average Risk-Reward score on African continent keeps improving
Upcoming elections across the African continent are put into perspective. Uganda and Rwanda are demanding more attention as up and coming African markets and Tunisia finally begins to see some positive effects.
In the media
FCPA Blog
Six things to avoid when creating compliant organisations
Several lessons can be drawn from our background in helping organizations see around unexpected corners -- whether those be geopolitical in nature, compliance related or high-stakes security and risk.
BBC Radio 4
Planning for uncertainty
CEO Nick Allan joined Evan Davis and guests on BBC programme The Bottom Line to discuss how businesses strategise in uncertain times.
Political Violence and Crime Incident Report, Q4 2018
The Q4 report details global incidents of war, terrorism, unrest and violent organised crime with commercial relevance.
Vietnam FDI: explosion amidst the trade wars
$17billion in FDI commitments that the country attracted last year, arguably the largest for an emerging market relative to its GDP of $250billion, is one of many reasons to take a positive long-term view on Vietnam.
Aviation Risk Management Solutions
The aviation industry is experiencing unprecedented challenges from geopolitical risks to the industry and its supply chain.