All articles by Jonathan Sumner
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Feature
Upping Your Game: Preparing for the Risk Landscape of 2030 and Beyond
The axiom “the only constant is change” has never been more resonant than in today’s global risk environment.
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NYC: Risk Doesn’t Sleep. Neither Should Your Strategy
Alright, New York. We know this city thrives on ambition, innovation, and moving at lightning speed. But in today’s hyper-connected, constantly shifting global landscape, the risks are just as dynamic and relentless.
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The $500 Billion AI Bet: Navigating the GRC Revolution Under the New Administration
The dawn of a new U.S. presidential term often brings with it a wave of policy shifts and economic recalibrations. Under the current Trump administration, one of the most significant and potentially transformative proposals revolves around a colossal $500 billion federal investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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AI vs. AI: Winning the Race Against Financial Crime in the Real-Time Era
The financial services industry is undergoing a profound transformation, accelerated by the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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Beyond the Breach: Brand Reputation and Resilience in the Face of Escalating Cyber Threats
The recent headlines surrounding cyberattacks targeting major global brands like Marks & Spencer, Harrods, and other prominent e-commerce platforms serve as a stark reminder: no organization is immune.
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Navigating the Nexus: AI, Regulation, and Resilience – Join #RISK Digital EU/UK on June 3rd
The risk landscape across the United Kingdom and Europe is undergoing a period of intense transformation.
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Beyond Compliance: Leveraging Integrated GRC for Strategic Advantage and Long-Term Success
For too long, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) has been relegated to the realm of necessity – a cost center focused on ticking regulatory boxes and avoiding penalties. While essential, this narrow view fails to capture the immense strategic potential inherent in a well-integrated GRC framework.
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The Shifting Sands of Cyber Risk: Protecting Financial Institutions in an Era of Evolving Threats and Regulations
The financial services sector has always operated at the intersection of high value and high risk. However, the landscape in 2025 presents unprecedented challenges.
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Event Partner
Compliance Podcast Network Partners with #RISK New York 2025 Conference
NEW YORK, NY – April 9, 2025 – GRC World Forums, organizer of the acclaimed #RISK Series, today announced a strategic media partnership with the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network (CPN) for the upcoming #RISK New York conference.
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IT Risk Reimagined: Securing the Digital Future in the Age of AI
The digital landscape is undergoing a transformation of unprecedented scale and speed, largely driven by the exponential growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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Beyond the Bottom Line: Navigating the Complex GRC Challenges of Trump’s Tariffs
The imposition and potential expansion of tariffs under the current Trump administration have moved from campaign rhetoric to economic reality, sending shockwaves through global supply chains and corporate strategies.
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News
The Buzz is Real: Why #RISK New York is the Must-Attend Event for Risk Leaders in 2025
There’s a palpable buzz surrounding #RISK New York. Risk, compliance, privacy, security, and IT leaders from across the New York area and beyond are rapidly securing their places for this premier event, taking place July 9-10, 2025.
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Beyond Generation: Understanding Agentic AI and Its Implications for Risk Management
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the business landscape, and the conversation is quickly shifting from generative AI to agentic AI.
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Opinion
Navigating the Post-Cookie World: Strategies for Compliance and Customer Trust
The digital advertising landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. The long-standing reliance on third-party cookies – small text files placed on users’ browsers to track their activity across websites – is rapidly coming to an end.
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Steering Through the Digital Storm: Mastering IT Risk in 2025 and Beyond
The year 2025 is poised to be another year of rapid technological change and escalating cyber threats, making IT risk management a top priority for organisations of all sizes.
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RegTech 2.0: How Technology is Transforming Risk Management from a Cost Center to a Strategic Asset
For years, regulatory technology (RegTech) was primarily viewed as a tool for achieving compliance – a necessary, but often burdensome, cost of doing business.
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The AI-Powered GRC Revolution: From Compliance Burden to Strategic Advantage
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) has traditionally been viewed as a necessary but often burdensome aspect of business operations.
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Event Partner
GRC World Forums Announces Strategic Partnership with AI & Partners to Advance AI Risk Management Across #RISK Series
GRC World Forums, the organiser of the acclaimed #RISK Series of events, is delighted to announce a partnership with AI & Partners, a leading consultancy specialising in artificial intelligence (AI) governance, risk management, and compliance.
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In Conversation With
Data Enablement, AI, and Global Collaboration: Key Insights from Bojana Bellamy
The intersection of data enablement, emerging technologies like AI, and a shifting global regulatory landscape presents both immense challenges and opportunities for organisations worldwide.
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Beyond Protection: The Rise of Data Enablement and the Future of Data Governance
For years, the conversation around data has been dominated by the concept of “data protection.” Regulations like GDPR and CCPA, while crucial for safeguarding individual privacy, have often positioned data as a liability – something to be locked down, controlled, and minimised.