20 Jan 2022 Our Thinking Middle East United Arab Emirates Political and Country Risk United Arab Emirates: Integrity risks to persist despite new, stronger anti-money laundering measures The government of Dubai (UAE) on 22 August announced that it will set up a specialised anti-money laundering court within the court of first instance and the court of appeal.
20 Jan 2022 Our Thinking Middle East Libya Political and Country Risk Libya: Continued political stalemate will pose serious challenges for foreign companies With the date for Libya’s long-planned presidential elections having come and gone in December 2021, the political deadlock between Libya’s eastern and western authorities will continue to pose serious challenges for foreign companies doing business in or with Libya.
17 Jan 2022 Our Thinking Asia Pacific Organisational Resilience Ethics, Compliance and Governance China technology and data regulations: A changing environment for international firms As China's technology and cyber regulatory framework continues to develop and mature, new requirements for cyber security, information security and, in some cases, specific requirements for products sold in China, are being introduced. As these regulations are intended to help China manage strategic technology risks, they are a priority for China’s policymakers.
10 Jan 2022 Our Thinking EMEA Security Risk Management Organisational Resilience The pandemic goes endemic: Learning the lessons, boosting preparedness, building resilience The worst of the Covid-19 pandemic appeared to be behind us, with the removal of restrictions in the UK in July 2021.
07 Jan 2022 Our Thinking Political and Country Risk Asia Pacific Kazakhstan: Russian military arrival likely to quell protests but drive political uncertainty The Russian-led CSTO arrived in Kazakhstan to assist with what President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has described as a terrorist threat from protesters. We examine the security, operational and political implications.
06 Jan 2022 Our Thinking Global Digital evidence recovery: Remote acquisitions during the COVID-19 pandemic The rise of the pandemic and ensuing travel restrictions have forced most digital forensics experts to adapt by rigorously accelerating their use of remote forensics to acquire and preserve evidence.
05 Jan 2022 Our Thinking Global ESG and Sustainable Business Africa: Gas still the next frontier as region looks to turn economic We consider what the COP26 summit and the broader global change agenda means for the Africa Region.
29 Dec 2021 Our Thinking Asia Pacific: A look ahead at 2022 Climate action, technology regulations and supply chain disruptions are three seismic shifts that we’ve seen in business risks in Asia, and which will continue to impact businesses in 2022. However, opportunities abound for companies that understand their nuances and have the skills to navigate them. In this podcast, we discuss the key risks to businesses in Asia Pacific in 2022, as well as the opportunities for growth.
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.
23 Dec 2021 Our Thinking Global COVID-19: What do governments get wrong that companies get right? While governments scramble to respond to the Omicron variant, many companies, particularly those with global footprints, are finding success working from their own pandemic playbooks. Join Charles Hecker and Claudine Fry for a conversation with in-house expert Allison Wood about where the pandemic is headed and why your organisation needs to evolve with it.
