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In risk and governance circles, Provision 29 marks one of the most significant updates within the 2024 UK Corporate Governance Code (commonly know as UK SOx). This newly revised code, published in January, applies to premium-listed companies, such as those in the FTSE 350.

Crafting a strategy for effective risk management isn’t just about ticking boxes; it’s about cultivating the right culture, establishing robust processes, and implementing sound governance structures. In this article, we introduce a few simple techniques aimed at operationalising risk governance.

Introduction Are you a business leader navigating the complexities of today’s ever-changing landscape? Whether you’re in a regulated or non-regulated industry, implementing a robust risk management process is paramount for sustainable…

A Comprehensive Guide for Organisational Success. Navigating the intricate landscape of risk appetite remains a challenge for many organisations. From defining this elusive concept, to seamlessly integrating it into operational strategies; unlocking its potential is key to sustaining value and informing sound decision-making.

In today’s fast-paced business world marked by rapid technological advancements, economic fluctuations, geopolitical shifts, and climate-related challenges, risk management has evolved from a regulatory checkbox to a strategic imperative.

Both an entrepreneurial CEO and Risk Manager, the Founder of GOAT Risk™, Danny Wong, provides a unique perspective on the ill-fated ‘Titan’ submersible.

Startups from across the U.S. and U.K. gain access to intentional engagement and distribution offerings through BrokerTech Ventures’ collective 27 agency and insurance company partners.

The guidance for risk management published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales clearly states, “Charity trustees should regularly review and assess the risks faced by their charity in all areas of its work and plan for the management of those risks.”

Has the time has come for an improved approach to Risk Management? A need for an approach that reflects the current realities of the business…

Now in its 3rd year, the 2022 CIR Risk Software Report has just been released. For anyone thinking about buying, it’s a valuable resource and can help quickly narrow the field in what is an overcrowded marketplace.

Whether your risk management software needs relate to ERM, EHS, GRC, Cyber Security, or even Investment exposures, this article has you covered…

Implementing effective risk management in an organisation requires change. Starting with leaders and then cascading throughout the organisation. This kind of change takes hearts and minds, and the many current…

If you’ve ever thought about how to prioritise risk, then read on. Let’s first start by asking ourselves the question “How do effective business leaders prioritise risk?”. Their schedule is…

Know what you know. And also what you don’t… The US Secretary of Defence at the time of the Iraq War post 9/11, Donald Rumsfeld, famously fumbled through the concept…

The worldwide economy is changing at a rapid pace Covid 19 has shaken worldwide markets and could be the catalyst for the next phase of our global economy. Given the…

Danny Wong, CEO & Founder of GOAT Risk Solutions, takes a Q&A session with Software Comparison site, SourceForge to discuss the findings of extensive market research on risk maturity and the challenges for buyers within the risk management software marketplace.

Founder & CEO of GOAT Risk, Danny Wong, talks with Beyond Exclamation about his mission to transform the perception of risk management from being a blocker that slows down progress to becoming the fuel that helps drive business growth.

I don’t have all the answers, but offer a simple, slightly leading, and hopefully thought-provoking question:…  

We all want to change something or someone, whether it’s our new year resolutions to get fit, eat less, drink less or business plans to achieve more from less, grow…

2020 is nearly gone and it will forever be remembered for the pandemic that has devasted the economy, businesses and our social lives.  I’ve heard risk managers say this is…

Lessons learned from a risk manager fighting for a seat at the table @Kin Ly from the Risk Leadership Network recently asked me whether I had experience conducting risk assessments related…

I remember sitting down with a newly promoted MD/CEO who had previously lead a successful business unit within the same organisation. When I asked about his priorities he showed me…

There is consensus across business leaders and risk experts that risk management techniques are falling short resulting in a systemic ticking of the box which we all know serve little…

Despite best available science and data, government policies around lockdown, bailouts, returning to work will have significant unknowns, could lead to unexpected consequences and they must make risk and reward…

I used to think it couldn’t happen to us ….now it just seems like a question of WHEN?…and HOW BAD? Risk and uncertainty is a part of business as it’s impossible…

Is it because the highly paid and experienced Boards or Senior Executives running major businesses in a turbulent and competitive environment ignorant to risks?  Or is it possible, the risk…

I’m a slightly rare breed of risk manager in that I’ve spent my entire 19 year career in Enterprise Risk Management, punching above my weight in almost every stakeholder interaction…