Himalayan Glaciers Melt Faster

Himalayan glaciers are losing mass 65% faster than a decade ago, raising concerns over water security, floods, infrastructure and economic activity across South Asia. A new study led by Systemiq, with the Integrated Mountain Initiative and contributions from ICIMOD and Read More …

India UK Join AI Anti-Fraud Fight

India and the United Kingdom have agreed to strengthen cooperation in telecommunications and explore the use of artificial intelligence to combat digital fraud, marking another step towards coordinated action against technology-enabled financial crime. The cooperation is aimed at using technology Read More …

BRICS Moves from Cyber Policy to Cyber Drills for Financial Institutions

BRICS Moves from Cyber Policy to Cyber Drills

At the BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting held in Mumbai on September 10, 2026, member countries commended the third iteration of the BRICS Cyber Exercise and Drills, conducted under the theme Resilience and Cooperation for Cyber Defence. Read More …

UAE Strengthens Fraud Risk Skills

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and Mastercard have completed a capability-building programme focused on strengthening national expertise in fraud risk management. The initiative highlights the growing importance of specialised fraud prevention capabilities as financial institutions face Read More …

DORA Tightens Vendor Risk Rules

The European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is making third-party and ICT vendor risk management a formal regulatory responsibility for financial institutions, increasing the importance of documented controls, contractual safeguards and continuous oversight. DORA strengthens requirements around how financial Read More …

BRICS 2026 and the Emerging Risk & Resilience Agenda for BFSI

The XVIII BRICS Summit held in New Delhi on 12–13 September 2026 may prove significant for the global financial sector for a reason that goes beyond geopolitics, trade or economic cooperation. Across the New Delhi Declaration, a distinct financial-sector agenda Read More …

ISO 31000 Shapes Risk Management

The adoption of ISO 31000 risk management principles is gaining importance in India as organisations increasingly focus on building structured, integrated and proactive approaches to managing uncertainty. The framework provides guidance for establishing effective risk management practices that support better Read More …

Security Awareness Builds Resilience

Cybersecurity resilience is increasingly dependent not only on technology but also on employee awareness and behaviour. Building a strong security culture can help organisations reduce cyber risks and improve their ability to respond to threats. As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, Read More …

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Professional Learning Pathway

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Governance, Risk and Compliance are increasingly interconnected within modern organisations. Effective GRC is not simply about following regulations or maintaining policies, organisations need clear governance structures, effective risk oversight, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, accountability, and appropriate management of risks Read More …

AI Risk Challenges Insurers

Artificial intelligence is becoming one of the most significant areas of uncertainty for insurers, creating opportunities for innovation while introducing new risks around governance, decision-making and operational control. Insurance leaders are highlighting that AI has the potential to transform areas Read More …