Interview Artificial intelligence
The biggest risk is reducing people to figures
RiskNET [Editor-in-chief]08.02.2019, 17:08
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is the subject of constant discussion by politicians, business people and academics. In their different disciplines, the latter studies AI, the future of human life in...
News Natural Catastrophe Preparedness
Master the Disaster
RiskNET [Editor-in-chief]25.01.2019, 14:38
When natural disaster catches a company under-prepared, the chief financial officer is increasingly on the hot seat to break the bad financial news to shareholders and investors.
That according to a...
Study Global Insolvency Outlook 2019
Closed monitoring of the political and policy-related risks
RiskNET [Editor-in-chief]25.01.2019, 14:27
In 2018, global insolvencies confirmed their upward trend which started in 2017 after seven consecutive years of sizable declines. Indeed, the Global Insolvency Index of Euler Hermes which covers 43...
Study The Global Risks Report 2019
Growing number of complex and interconnected risks
RiskNET [Editor-in-chief]22.01.2019, 09:44
The world's ability to foster collective action in the face of urgent major crises has reached crisis levels, with worsening international relations hindering action across a growing array of...
Interview Economics and Neuroscience
Emotionality and risk
RiskNET [Editor-in-chief]04.12.2018, 17:46
Almost every business decision is based on weighing up opportunities and risks. However, our brains tend to organise sensory impressions and information as simply and clearly as possible. We try to...
News Singapore Fintech Festival 2018
The missed opportunity of digitization
Andreas Eicher [RiskNET]14.11.2018, 09:26
It is hot and humid in Singapore's November and almost every afternoon the rain breaks its way. Then it almost seems as if the sky wants to cry. A visit to the "Singapore Fintech Festival...
News The Canadian Property Market
A holistic approach to real estate risk management
Volker Liermann | Nikolas Viets | Stefan Grossmann07.08.2018, 06:55
Unprecedented low interest rates, booming asset prices and the ever increasing challenge to remain profitable have led financial institutions in many parts of the world, and in Canada in particular,...
Comment Credit risk management, digitalization and cost transformati...
A way out of the strategic zero interest trap?
Markus Krall31.07.2018, 10:00
The European Central Bank’s attempt to utilise all available monetary policy means to force reflation is having a significant impact on the banking industry. The flat zero interest curve is eroding...
Study Future Outlook and Emerging Risks
Artificial Intelligence will bring new benefits and risks
RiskNET [Editor-in-chief]07.06.2018, 10:47
Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the ability of a computer program to think and learn like a human and its snowballing impact on society is undeniable. AI applications already pervade many...
Study Tensions and Turbulence Ahead
Political Risk Map 2018
RiskNET [Editor-in-chief]14.05.2018, 09:59
In 2017, the global political risk landscape was turbulent, and is likely to remain so over the next 12 months. The Political Risk Map 2018, published by Marsh and based on BMI Research findings,...
Study Natural disasters and man-made catastrophes
Global insured losses from disaster events in 2017 were the highest ever
RiskNET [Editor-in-chief]15.04.2018, 20:38
Total global economic losses from natural and man-made disasters in 2017 were USD 337 billion, almost double the losses in 2016 and the second highest on record, the latest sigma study from the Swiss...
Interview Decision making in risk management
Minimize risks with wargaming
RiskNET [Editor-in-chief]29.03.2018, 14:10
Our world is in a state of upheaval – whether due to war and terrorism, the increasing number of environmental disasters or because of cyber risks and economic distortions. The risk map is growing as...
Study Study on compliance
Compliance – Focal points in SMEs
RiskNET [Editor-in-chief]27.03.2018, 08:10
Compliance in SMEs has been a long-running issue in the media for years. Despite this, not all SMEs have adequate compliance structures in place yet. This is shown by the recent study...
Interview Compliance index model
Compliance: A matter of culture
RiskNET [Editor-in-chief]23.03.2018, 13:54
Compliance measures result in costs but do they also have a benefit? It's difficult to assess the success of measures. It tends to arise – if at all – after a delay and the contribution made to...
News Banking Industry
Thoughts on the Impact of Machine Learning
Farhad Khakzad15.02.2018, 13:57
In 1890, a company was founded in the USA that eventually developed into a leading brand. 80 years after its inception, the company had a market share of approximately 90% in its core field of...
Study Global Risks 2018
World Enters Critical Period of Intensified Risks in 2018
RiskNET [Editor-in-chief]22.01.2018, 16:14
The prospect of strong economic growth in 2018 presents leaders with a golden opportunity to address signs of severe weakness in many of the complex systems that underpin our world, such as...
Study Risk Landscape 2018
Business interruption and cyber incidents dominate risk landscape
RiskNET [Editor-in-chief]19.01.2018, 10:06
They take aim at the backbone of the connected economy and, when they strike, can jeopardize the success, or even the existence, of companies of every size and sector. Business interruption (#1 with...
Comment Market analysis
Trade is a key geopolitical risk in 2018
Richard Turnill [BlackRock]10.01.2018, 08:29
The economy is expanding, equities are at new highs and markets appear calm. What is there to worry about? Geopolitical risks are ticking up, according to our BlackRock Geopolitical Risk Indicator...
