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Navigating the Complex Landscape of RegTech
In the evolving world of financial services, regulatory technology (RegTech) has emerged as a crucial player as part of the broad GRC market of governance, risk management, and compliance solutions. As regulatory environments become more complex, the demand for RegTech solutions has skyrocketed. However, while many RegTech solutions address specific elements of regulatory compliance, they……
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Addressing Third-Party Risk Management Challenges with AI Automation
I am in London throughout June and interacting with various GRC RFPs in the United Kingdom; several are focused specifically on third-party risk management. Next week, many UK organizations will gather for my Third-Party Risk Management by Design workshop in London. Let’s explore the challenges these organizations and others around the world are facing in……
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GRC in the United Kingdom & Beyond . . .
Governance, Risk Management & Compliance (GRC) – along with all of its segments of ESG, third-party risk, audit, internal control and more – are hot topics globally, but particularly across Europe. The European market for GRC-related solutions, professional services, and intelligence/content is by far the busiest globally. The Middle East market for the same is……
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When GRC (related) RFPs Crash and Fail
Yesterday, I was in a hurry. I had a family medical appointment and needed to get back to the office. I got to our apartment, hopped on my bicycle, and took off for a five-block ride to the office. Intent on getting to my destination, I failed to be present where I was at the……
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Internal Control Management Technology Illustrated
Navigating the Shift from Manual to Automated Internal Control Management The most recent Illustration in the GRC Technology Illustrated series has just been released! This is a collaboration between GRC 20/20 and our market research and segmentation on GRC technology segments with OCEG with a sponsor for each one. This installment in the GRC Technology……
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Data Governance at the Heart of Effective AI Programs
As organizations increasingly integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations, the importance of robust data governance cannot be overstated. Data GRC (Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance) form the bedrock upon which effective AI programs are built. These frameworks ensure that data is managed properly, data objectives are achieved, uncertainty and risks are mitigated, and compliance……
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The Vital Role of Third-Party Governance in Organization Integrity
The Interconnected Reality of Modern Business The modern organization operates in an interconnected world with the extended enterprise. However, recent global disruptions have highlighted the profound impact these connections have on business operations. This has underscored a vital lesson: the importance of relationships in defining business success. Martin Luther King Jr. famously said, “Whatever affects……
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GRC After Hours: Star Trek Edition
Boldly Going Where No GRC Professional Has Gone Before My latest episode of “GRC After Hours” has been released. In this episode, we cleverly marry the adventurous spirit of Star Trek with the pragmatic world of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). Captain James T. Kirk’s assertion from Season 2, Episode 20 of the Original Series,……
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The Mystery House of Third-Party Risk Management
Imagine a house built over 38 years, involving 147 different builders, without a clear design, blueprint, or architect. This might sound like an absurd way to build a home, but this is precisely what happened with the Winchester Mystery House. The resulting structure is a labyrinth of rooms, staircases leading to nowhere, and an overall……
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Overcoming Challenges in Risk & Resilience Management
GRC 20/20’s Michael Rasmussen will explore the following challenges, trends, and best practices in the upcoming webinar: Navigating Uncertainty and Chaos: Key Trends in Risk and Resilience Management In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations face an array of complex challenges. They operate in environments that are inherently complex, dynamic, distributed, and frequently disrupted by……
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Enabling Enterprise Endurance: Risk Agility & Resilience
Before COVID, I ran several Spartan races. The challenge of being outdoors and running down the trail while overcoming obstacles to finish the race . . . what a rush! The final accomplishment of achieving the objective of the finish line by leaping over the fire is an accomplishment. In the ever-evolving landscape of uncertainty……
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Navigating Uncertainty and Chaos: Key Trends in Risk and Resilience Management
In the complex and dynamic world of modern business, the simplicity of past operational practices has been replaced by a landscape where understanding and managing interconnected objectives, risks, and resilience is critical. Organizations must cultivate a comprehensive, 360° awareness of risk, and resilience, recognizing the intricate interplay between objectives, risks, processes, and controls. Traditional, siloed……