The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime trade routes, is unlikely to eliminate risks facing the global shipping industry, according to industry experts. While the move may ease immediate concerns over trade disruptions, Read More …
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Experts warn that reopening the Strait of Hormuz will not eliminate ongoing geopolitical and maritime shipping risks.
Global Instability Pushes Geopolitical Risk Higher on Corporate Boardroom Agendas
Geopolitical risk has become one of the top concerns for directors and officers globally, according to the latest Directors and Officers Liability Insurance Survey by WTW and Reed Smith. The risk has climbed from 15th place last year to rank Read More …
GuidePoint Security launches service to tackle third‑party cyber risks
GuidePoint Security has announced the launch of a new Supply Chain Detection and Response (SCDR) service designed to help organisations identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks arising from third‑party vendors and supply chain partners. The new offering comes amid growing concern Read More …
Middle East conflict reveals huge risk management gaps, industry says
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has exposed significant weaknesses in corporate risk management frameworks and insurance coverage, according to industry analysis published in Insurance Times. The situation has highlighted that many organisations were insufficiently prepared for the scale Read More …
GuidePoint launches supply chain detection and response service
GuidePoint Security has launched a new Supply Chain Detection and Response (SCDR) service aimed at helping organisations identify, monitor and mitigate cybersecurity threats originating from third-party vendors and supply chain partners. The service is designed to address the growing concern Read More …
Bosch India highlights global risks amid cautious outlook
Bosch Limited has highlighted growing global uncertainties and operational risks while outlining a cautious outlook for FY27. The development reflects broader concerns among industrial and manufacturing companies regarding geopolitical tensions, supply chain volatility, economic uncertainty, and evolving technology transitions affecting Read More …
Operational Resilience in a Hyperconnected World
The modern global economy has become deeply interconnected. Organisations today operate through complex digital ecosystems involving cloud infrastructure, outsourced service providers, fintech platforms, logistics networks, artificial intelligence systems, and globally distributed supply chains. While this interconnected environment has significantly improved Read More …
SEDemac Mechatronics highlights key business risk concerns
SEDemac Mechatronics has released its Risk Assessment Survey 2026, outlining investor perspectives and concerns related to key business risks affecting the company and broader industry environment. The survey highlights increasing focus among investors on governance, operational resilience, supply chain stability, Read More …
Infrastructure failure emerging as major business risk
Infrastructure failure is increasingly being recognised as a core business risk as organisations become more dependent on interconnected physical and digital systems for daily operations. Industry experts warn that disruptions involving power supply, transportation networks, telecommunications, water systems, and digital Read More …
Cargo theft emerges as major logistics and supply chain risk
Cargo theft is becoming an increasingly significant risk for logistics and supply chain operations, particularly amid the rapid expansion of nearshoring and cross-border trade activities. Industry experts warn that rising cargo theft incidents are creating operational disruptions, financial losses, and Read More …