Control Risks

Control Risks is a specialist global risk consultancy that helps organisations succeed in a volatile world. Through insight, intelligence and technology, we help you seize opportunities while remaining secure, compliant and resilient. When crises and complex issues arise, we help you recover. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Asia in Focus - Malaysia: Political stability is an issue, but not the whole story of doing business

The imprisonment of Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak made headlines recently. The scandal tied directly to him is not just a personal blow, but also affects the prospects of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), Malaysia’s leading political party. While political stability is a perennial issue in Malaysia, it remains a well-placed investment destination for companies looking for opportunities, especially in the sectors that are on the rise. Listen here as Angela Mancini , P...

Sep 13, 2022•22 min•Ep. 257

EMEA In Focus - The Africa Risk-Reward Index 2022

The Africa Risk-Reward Index -- produced jointly by Control Risks and Oxford Economics Africa -- is an authoritative guide for policy makers, business leaders and investors, that illustrates the evolution of the investment landscape in major African markets and provides a grounded, longer-term outlook of key trends shaping investment in these economies. In an era of exacerbated global uncertainty and geopolitical change, Africa’s role with the world is being redefined. With the challenges this w...

Sep 12, 2022•40 min•Ep. 256

Decrypt - What’s going on with global cyber regulations?

Having a strong grasp on where cyber compliance and regulations are headed should be a top concern for any organisation, especially those with global footprints. Control Risks Partner Nic Reys sits down with experts Stina Connor and Jim Fitzsimmons for a conversation about key regional divergences around data privacy, how politics and national security agendas are driving cyber regulations, and what organisations can do to adapt to a perpetually shifting and fragmented cyber landscape. Email cyb...

Sep 05, 2022•43 min•Ep. 254

The Global Insight - Elections in Latin America: where is the region headed?

Against a backdrop of overwhelming humanitarian and an economic strife, an extraordinary election cycle has been playing out this year across Latin America. Join Charles Hecker and Claudine Fry for conversation with Control Risks experts Gavin Strong and Silvana Amaya about how organisations should understand the candidates, policies and populations in a region ready for change. Learn more about how we can support your organisation....

Aug 25, 2022•28 min•Ep. 253

Asia in Focus - The shape of things to come following Pelosi’s Taiwan visit

A few weeks after Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, media attention started to dwindle, but the ripple effect is long-lasting. Pelosi's trip may have ushered in a new normal of increased US-China tensions, growing actions and countermeasures around Taiwan and more broadly, and a deepening dilemma for businesses. From security to supply chain, the risk exposure is greater than what companies may have expected. Please join Angela Mancini , Partner, as she talks with Andrew Gilholm , Director of Anal...

Aug 18, 2022•23 min•Ep. 252

Decrypt - Ransomware and cyber-attacks after Russia-Ukraine: what’s changed?

Decrypt is the podcast making sense of cyber and technology issues impacting your organisation. Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, there have been drastic changes to the cyber threat landscape, including a sharp increase in ransomware attacks. In this episode of In Focus, Control Risks Partner Nicolas Reys talks with experts Joe Buckley and Mark Fawcett about these changes, how they might develop and what this means for organisations preparing for and responding to ransomware attack...

Aug 16, 2022•32 min•Ep. 251

Asia in Focus - Vietnam: Immense opportunities in a complex market

Despite the global headwinds, Vietnam continues to offer a strong value proposition for investors, and has continued to attract keen investor interest with its strong growth story. However, Vietnam is also known for its opaque regulatory and political landscape. Join Angela Mancini , Partner, as she discusses with Stephen Norris , Partner and lead analyst for Southeast Asia, and Linh Nguyen , Associate Director, about the challenges that foreign companies face in the country, what they should be...

Jul 26, 2022•25 min•Ep. 250

The Global Insight - A changing of the guard: who will lead Kenya?

Kenya’s general elections will be held on 9 August, 2022, and the outcome is far from certain. Join Charles Hecker and Claudine Fry for conversation with Control Risks experts Patricia Rodrigues and Rose Mumanya about the roll ethnicity, inflation, misinformation and the Ukraine-Russia conflict are playing in the elections and what businesses need to watch. Learn more about how we can support your organisation....

Jul 15, 2022•28 min•Ep. 249

Asia in Focus - The future of the global supply chain: China and South-East Asia

Rising concerns in the context of geopolitical tensions and COVID-19 have intensified the focus on global supply chains. Judging by the numerous headlines and discussions about diversification from China to South-East Asia, it would appear that the supply chain landscape is in the process of being completely reshaped. But in fact, many businesses underestimate not only how reliant on China their supply chains are, but also the operational challenges in South-East Asia, a region known for its div...

Jul 13, 2022•30 min•Ep. 248

The Global Insight - Taking a stand: is your organisation ready to engage with geopolitics?

One of the broad implications of the Ukraine-Russia conflict is the acceleration of a trend already in motion: the pressure on companies to engage with geopolitics and take clear stances. Join Charles Hecker and Claudine Fry for a conversation with Control Risks expert Maria Knapp about what organisations need to keep front of mind when engaging with thorny issues and why staying silent is no longer an option. Learn more about how we can support your organisation. Subscribe to our twice-weekly R...

Jul 01, 2022•29 min•Ep. 247

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