Navigating the Digital Storm: AI, RegTech, and IT Risk in Focus

It's been a busy and insightful week in the world of risk and compliance. We were thrilled with the engagement and positive feedback from yesterday's #RISK Digital North America event! Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the lively discussions. We're already looking forward to Series 3, coming up on April 24th – stay tuned for more details and registration information. Join the waitlist!

And the momentum doesn't stop there! Next week, on March 5th, we're going global with #RISK Digital Global, bringing together experts from around the world to tackle the most pressing risk challenges. Join us as we explore the future of risk management on a global scale.

This week, we dived deep into three critical areas that are reshaping the GRC landscape: the strategic management of IT risk, the transformative power of RegTech, and the revolutionary potential of AI-powered GRC. Let's get started!

Steering Through the Digital Storm: Mastering IT Risk in 2025 and Beyond

In today's hyper-connected world, IT risk is no longer just an IT problem – it's a business problem. Organisations face a constant barrage of evolving threats, from sophisticated cyberattacks to data breaches and system outages.

Our latest article, "Steering Through the Digital Storm: Mastering IT Risk in 2025 and Beyond", explores the key challenges and strategies for effectively managing IT risk in this dynamic environment. We cover:

• The evolving threat landscape: Understanding the latest cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Building a robust IT risk management framework: Moving beyond reactive measures to proactive, strategic risk mitigation.
• The role of technology in IT risk management: Leveraging tools like AI and automation to enhance detection, response, and prevention.
• Aligning IT risk with business objectives: Ensuring that IT risk management supports, rather than hinders, organisational goals.

This is essential reading for anyone involved in IT, security, risk, or compliance.

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RegTech 2.0: Transforming Risk Management from Cost Center to Strategic Asset

Regulatory technology (RegTech) has moved beyond its initial focus on automating compliance tasks. It's now a powerful tool for transforming risk management from a reactive, cost-driven function into a proactive, strategic asset.

Our article, "RegTech 2.0: How Technology is Transforming Risk Management from a Cost Center to a Strategic Asset", examines this evolution, highlighting:

• The limitations of traditional risk management approaches: Why manual processes and siloed data are no longer sufficient.
• The core capabilities of RegTech 2.0: How RegTech solutions can automate tasks, improve data analysis, enhance reporting, and provide real-time insights.
• Real-world use cases: Examples of how organisations are leveraging RegTech to achieve tangible business benefits, such as reduced costs, improved efficiency, and enhanced decision-making.
• The future of RegTech: Exploring emerging trends like AI-powered RegTech and the integration of RegTech with other enterprise systems.

Discover how RegTech can unlock new levels of efficiency and effectiveness in your risk management program.

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The AI-Powered GRC Revolution: From Compliance Burden to Strategic Advantage

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise the field of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). AI-powered GRC solutions can automate repetitive tasks, analyze vast amounts of data, identify hidden risks, and provide predictive insights, freeing up human experts to focus on higher-value activities.

Our article, "The AI-Powered GRC Revolution: From Compliance Burden to Strategic Advantage", delves into this transformative potential, covering:

• The key applications of AI in GRC: From automating compliance checks to enhancing risk assessments and improving fraud detection.
• The benefits of AI-powered GRC: Increased efficiency, reduced costs, improved accuracy, and enhanced decision-making.
• The challenges and risks of implementing AI in GRC: Addressing issues like data quality, bias, and explainability.
• The future of AI in GRC: Exploring emerging trends and the long-term impact of AI on the GRC profession.

Learn how to leverage AI to transform your GRC program from a compliance burden into a strategic advantage.

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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.

This collaboration will bring cutting-edge AI expertise to the #RISK Series throughout 2025, enriching the content and providing invaluable insights to attendees across both digital and in-person events.

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#RISK Digital Global

Looking for more global insights? These issues and many more will be explored in depth at #RISK Digital Global on March 5th! Join us for a free virtual event featuring expert-led sessions on data sovereignty, the AI-crypto nexus, cybersecurity, and the evolving regulatory landscape worldwide.

Register now to secure your spot and gain a global perspective on risk.

More From GRC World Forums

• Opening Remarks: Chris Mason VP of Global Compliance & Investigations at Infortal Worldwide
• Data Privacy in the Crosshairs: Navigating US Regulatory Developments and Enforcement Actions
• The AI-Crypto Nexus: Risks for US Businesses
• AI Governance
• EU Regulations as a Strategic Compass for US Companies

Best regards,

Jonathan Sumner, GRC World Forums | #RISK Series

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