Global Risk Insights - Catch Up On-Demand!

Welcome to the #RISK Series newsletter! This week, we're bringing you key takeaways and insights from the recent #RISK Digital Global event, which brought together leading experts and practitioners from around the world to discuss the most pressing risk and compliance challenges facing organisations in 2025.

If you missed the live event, don't worry! All sessions are now available on-demand for a limited time. This is your chance to catch up on critical discussions, gain actionable strategies – all at your own pace.

Data Sovereignty and Cross-Border Challenges in 2025: Preparing for a Fragmented World

The Challenge: Data localisation laws and cross-border data transfer restrictions are becoming increasingly complex, creating significant compliance hurdles for multinational organisations.

Key Takeaways: This session, featuring Caro Robson (AI Ethicist and Privacy Pro), Kristen Pennington (McMillan LLP), and Francesco Pozzoli (Kneat Solutions), provided a practical roadmap for navigating this fragmented landscape. Key discussion points included:

• Understanding the motivations behind data localisation laws (national security, economic development, data privacy).
• Strategies for complying with diverse regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and China's PIPL.
• Best practices for managing cross-border data transfers, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
• The impact of geopolitical tensions on data flows.

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The Human Firewall: Cultivating a Cybersecurity-First Culture

The Challenge: Technology alone cannot protect against cyber threats. Employees are often the first line of defense, and a strong cybersecurity culture is essential.

Key Takeaways: Experts Simon Pillinger (Akrivia Health), Marilia Aires (Nova Compliance Lab), and Reena Shah (M-KOPA) shared practical strategies for:

• Empowering employees to identify and report potential threats.
• Building a culture of security awareness through effective training and communication.
• Measuring and improving the effectiveness of security awareness programs.
• Moving beyond traditional training to create a truly engaged and proactive "human firewall."

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RegTech 2.0: Beyond Compliance to Strategic Risk Management

The Challenge: Traditional RegTech solutions often focused on automating compliance tasks. The next generation of RegTech is about leveraging technology for strategic risk management.

Key Takeaways: Moderated by Michael Borrelli (AI & Partners), and featuring M. Kemal SAHIN (Trive) and Marilia Aires(Nova Compliance Lab), this session explored:

• How AI, machine learning, and blockchain are transforming risk management.
• Real-world use cases of RegTech 2.0 for proactive risk identification, enhanced decision-making, and improved efficiency.
• Moving beyond compliance to gain a competitive advantage through data-driven risk insights.
• The future of RegTech and its impact on the role of risk and compliance professionals.

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Access All Sessions On-Demand:

These are just a few highlights from a packed agenda. Explore all the #RISK Digital Global sessions, covering topics like AI governance, the AI-crypto nexus, cybersecurity threats, and more.

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#RISK New York

Join us at #RISK New York July 9-10, 2025, at Fordham Law School, for a two-day deep dive into the latest trends and challenges in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), AI, Privacy, security and more!

#RISK New York is?where we navigate the complexities of today’s ever-changing landscape. With the new administration under Donald Trump, the importance of managing risk has never been more critical.

#RISK New York will be a gathering of the most influential GRC, RegTech, AI and Risk Professionals,?to present, debate, learn and exchange ideas.

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Best regards,

Jonathan Sumner, GRC World Forums | #RISK Series

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