20 Aug 2019 Our Thinking Europe Russia Protests, presidential popularity and potential political instability in Russia The largest protests in more than seven years have been taking place every Saturday across central Moscow since 14 July after several opposition candidates were barred from contesting local elections in the city.
Our Thinking Security Risk Management Operational and Protective Services Event Security The organisers of an international and high-profile annual sporting event were concerned about their ability to react effectively to disruptive incidents that might occur during a concert taking place following the competition...
04 Jun 2019 Our Thinking Security Risk Management Sport and Major Events Risk Management Multi-country analysis for a regional sporting federation The client was concerned about the impact of geopolitical events, regional rivalries and insecurity in the Middle East on the viability of hosting competitions in some of the region’s countries.
23 May 2023 Our Thinking Global Security Risk Management Political and Country Risk Jazz Van Loon Multi-country Analysis The client was concerned about the impact of geopolitical events, regional rivalries and insecurity in the Middle East on the viability of hosting competitions in some of the region’s countries. These concerns were based primarily on regional diplomatic disputes and tensions.
04 Jun 2019 Our Thinking Security Risk Management Sport and Major Events Risk Management Global due diligence programme Our client, an international sporting association, wanted to improve the efficiency of its compliance process by reducing compliance-related operating costs, and minimise the administrative burden on their internal resources.
23 Apr 2020 Our Thinking Global Kidnap, Extortion and Threat Response Operational and Protective Services Digital Risks 2019 kidnapping and extortive crime trends in review The global kidnapping and extortive crime environment saw some notable developments in 2019. Among them a spike in kidnapping in the Gulf of Guinea, and developments in virtual kidnapping and ransomware attacks. Read the full report and download the infographic.
10 Jan 2021 Our Thinking Global Investor Services 2021 will change how private market investors consider deals Our RiskMap coverage shows that dealmakers need to have a range of issues in mind as they consider transactions in 2021. Find out more about the three key considerations here.
21 Mar 2019 Our Thinking Global Security Risk Management Crisis Response 2018 kidnapping trends in review The global kidnapping environment saw several notable developments in 2018. In the most noteworthy global trend, Control Risks’ data showed average kidnap durations had declined to five days or fewer. This represents...
28 Dec 2021 Our Thinking Asia Pacific ESG Risk and Impact Assessments Stakeholder mapping Managing political risk 2022 will be a high-wire act for Asian businesses 2022 will be a high-wire act for Asian businesses, as we enter an era marked by the post-COP26 rush for climate action, growing statism, and tumultuous geopolitics amid the rise of China.
01 Feb 2024 Our Thinking Global ESG and Sustainable Business Investor Services 2024 and the seafloor: further divergence on seabed mining presents risk, and opportunity As demand for critical minerals escalates, we expect a focus on seabed mining to intensify significantly this year, despite a high risk of associated controversy. Seabed mining carries environmental risks, and will tap into or generate territorial disputes. However, it also offers huge opportunity for companies and governments alike.