Control Risks launches RiskMap 2018, featuring our annual forecast for political and security risk around the world. Find out how we rate risk for the coming year in the countries most important to your business
The world continues to change rapidly, and leaders have to be one step ahead to mitigate fallout from global events & seize opportunity. Tobias Wellner forecasts 10 global trends & topics that will shape the world this year.
Our global
#RiskMap2018
events kicked off in New York last night with a packed house, ft. insights from Control Risks,
@OxfordEconomics
&
@LaCDPQ
. Thanks to all who joined us!
Control Risks is pleased to announce the appointment of
@JonnyDGray
as the Senior Partner leading our Global
#Sport
and Major Events practice. Mr. Gray will take up the appointment in April 2019. (1/2)
We're pleased to release our fourth quarter report of political violence and violent organised crime incidents around the world. This report draws upon and highlights the extensive incident mapping data available within CORE. Access the full report here:
“As the world fragments into competing groups, I hope that African unity will be a powerful force to tackle the growing geopolitical and economic challenges we’re facing today” said Control Risks' CEO, Nick Allan, during the Africa overview at The Africa Debate this morning.
Join us for a conversation about the state of anti-corruption in Latin America as seen through the 2022 Capacity to Combat
#Corruption
Index and what it means for businesses and their
#compliance
programs. Register here:
#CCCIndex
“If Western producers leave, the Chinese and the Russians will dominate the largest oil reserves on the planet,” says
@raulegallegos
, an associate director at consulting company Control Risks and author of Crude Nation: How Oil Riches Ruined
#Venezuela
.
Businesses must pay attention to the security environment, the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP), the effects of the crisis in Venezuela, social activism and upcoming local elections. Control Risks'
@antoniajeklund
on the top risks for Colombia.
@AmChamCol
,
@KreabColombia
Quick Take: The stage is set for heightened political instability and unrest that will impact business in the weeks to come. Tune into our latest
#USelection
update from
@jonbmwood
in Washington, DC. [4 Nov]
[ANALYSIS] Kidnapping for crypto-ransom: the latest fashion or here to stay? In this piece , Control Risks’ analyst Tania Ildefonso Ocampos looks at how kidnappers are increasingly venturing into the cryptocurrency world.
Kidnapping-for-ransom saw notable developments in 2017, including incidents in new locations, demonstrating that the crime is not isolated to traditional high risk areas. What global and regional trends do businesses need to know about?
We’re delighted to announce the new head of our French office! Matthieu Jan joins the French business from our Mexico office. He will be responsible for managing and expanding our French client base, and leading the team. Please join us in welcoming Matthieu back to France!
Control Risks has partnered with Dataminr to launch a combined early detection risk monitoring tool, CORE+ Top Alerts. Learn how this solution gives businesses vital insight that can drive faster decision making and operational efficiency:
RiskMap 2023 is here! Businesses will face a historically broad and deep set of risks in 2023. Discover our critical insights and commentary across the top risks that your organisation will face in the year ahead:
#RiskMap2023
#GlobalRisks
#RiskManagement
[WEBINAR] Our experts provide analysis, opinion and commentary on the
#political
and
#security
risk rating changes in 2020 and highlight locations to watch in the year ahead. Download webinar >
#RiskMap2020
#LatAmOutlook
2022 Webinar & Event: Join us December 7 for a forward-looking overview of the forces shaping Latin America’s political, economic, social and business environment.
Register & Learn More:
#canninghouse
#latinamerica
We're pleased to release our second quarter report of political violence and violent organised crime incidents around the world. This report draws upon and highlights the extensive incident mapping data available within CORE. Access the full report here:
"To help countries overcome dictatorial rulers, the international community must first take off its rose-tinted glasses." See today's insightful opinion piece in
@nytimes
from
@raulegallegos
, Control Risks' lead analyst for
#Venezuela
.
Companies operating in
#LatinAmerica
will have to contend with an unprecedented wave of
#politicalrisk
triggered by the
#COVID19
pandemic, including civil unrest, political uncertainty, & governments eager to re-write the rules of the game.
@thomazfavaro
“There’s still a culture of reactivity when it comes to
#cyber
risks,” said Michael Rohrs, an associate director for Control Risks’s information security practice in Washington. via
@business
One week until
#RiskMap2021
launches. Discover the top 5 global risks for business in 2021, download maps and hear from our expert analysts on the markets to watch in 2021. Sign up to get a first look
#RiskManagement
As the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak continues to grow, organisations find themselves in various stages of the crisis management life-cycle. Understanding the longer-term implications will be critical to a rapid commercial recovery.
#coronavirus
Thanks to all who joined us today in Mexico City for the first of our
#RiskMap2019
events in Latin America! A distinguished group of experts, from Control Risks,
@MUCD
and
@MXvsCORRUPCION
, shared their views on the main political and security risks in 2019
WATCH LIVE! Antonia Eklund (
@antoniajeklund
) Senior Analyst at Control Risks, participates in a discussion panel on the current situation in
#Venezuela
and its impact for the region.
#BFA2019
,
@AmChamCol
RiskMap 2018, our annual forecast of global political and security risk, will launch on 18 December. Next year will challenge the resolve of the steeliest leader and test the nerves of the most seasoned investor. Which risks do you need to look out for?
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2020 we asked the women of Control Risks to share their
#careerhacks
. Here are a few from around the world.
#IWD2020
#EachforEqual
“Oil revenue was never seen as a tool for development. It was money to be spent immediately, throwing a big national party to make everyone support the government.” Control Risks' Raul Gallegos (
@raulegallegos
), via
@TIME
,
@ciaraCnugent
Join Control Risks,
@Dataminr
and ASIS this week in New York City, for a half-day summit focusing on crisis response. Control Risks' Matthew Hinton will participate in the Seminar: Business Resilience through Crisis Management.
Join Control Risks Director, Raúl Gallegos, at this virtual event focused on Colombia’s oil & gas outlook and the role of risk management, as well as an update on M&A activity and what it means for the sector as we head into 2021.
Find out more here:
#RiskMap2019
- Our annual forecast of risk and opportunity for global
#business
is now live! View the maps, videos, articles and analysis from our team of on-the-ground experts around the world at
#politicalrisk
#security
The newly launched 2020
#CCCIndex
paints a worrisome picture for
#LatinAmerica
- that the region-wide anti-corruption push that started around 2015 has lost steam and, in some countries, is clearly receding. View the report: -
#corruption
#compliance
Migration into Colombia and neighboring countries has been, and will continue to be, one of the main effects of the current crisis in
#Venezuela
. Control Risks' Antonia Eklund (
@antoniajeklund
),
#BFA2019
,
@AmChamCol
How do you cut through the noise around COVID-19 and get the information and analysis businesses need to manage the effect of the outbreak? Here are three ways we're helping our clients.
#coronavirus
#COVID19
Chris Morris from Control Risks provides excellent tips on using
@RelativityHQ
for cross-border matters with multiple languages at
#RelativityFestLondon
. "Understand the primary business language of your legal custodians when thinking and planning for multilingual reviews.”
#RiskMap2021
is coming. Discover the top 5 global risks for business in 2021 and hear from our expert analysts on the markets to watch. Sign up to get a first look
#RiskManagement
In 2020
#Brazil
will face a deepening divide between Executive and Legislative branches, with the administration of President
#Bolsonaro
increasingly struggling to overcome minority status in Congress.
#RiskMap2020
Flexible crisis readiness and response during the COVID-19 outbreak can make the difference to an organisation's ability to continue doing business.
#crisisreadiness
#crisisresponse
#COVID19
The number of terrorist incidents and the number of estimated casualties declined in 2017. This decrease was broad but uneven. Which countries experienced an increase and why? What are the most challenging aspects of the terrorism threat in 2018?
Great to be part of the
#Nuix
Insider Conference yesterday. Our expert speaker Rith Kem delivered a thought provoking session on how to enhance and protect your organisation’s reputation and returns using Nuix technology and risks assessments
#NuixIC2018
The evolving nature of the terrorism threat in the
#Sahel
region will continue to necessitate an up-to-date and localized understanding. Control Risks explores the 4 key trends that are influencing operations in the region:
#Africa
The rising number of dysfunctional, vulnerable, and fragile states across the globe is the overarching security risk for business in 2022. Businesses need to plan for increased disruption over the coming year. Read more:
#RiskMap2022
#SecurityRisk
Across the world, conflict risk will remain elevated but largely localised. Nationalism and regional competition have increased the appetite for military action. The geopolitical situation will remain a full time concern for companies and countries alike
On the 10 year anniversary of Control Risks in
#India
, James Owen, Senior Partner shares his thoughts on the 10 most significant changes of the
#decade
.
Technology is revolutionizing the way financial services operate in Mexico, but also significantly increasing its risk. Security must be a priority now. Control Risks' Kate Yamashita. Third Annual Latin America Privacy & Cybersecurity Symposium,
@JonesDay
#JDCyberLatAm
Thanks to all who joined us during the Third Annual Latin America Privacy & Cybersecurity Symposium in Mexico City. Our colleagues Kate Yamashita, Michael Rohrs and Daniel Linsker shared their views on cybersecurity, blockchain, investigations and enforcement cases in the region.
Control Risks is proud to be recognised as a leading global consultant for Investigative
#DueDiligence
in the
@ChambersGuides
Crisis & Risk Management 2022 guide.
Find out more >>
"One of the biggest challenges is to ensure that people are committed to the fight against corruption within organizations" This week in Lima, Control Risks'
@AlejoHriss
and
@antoniajeklund
discuss transparency and anti-corruption trends and best practices
@UkinPeru
@britchamperu
RiskMap 2022 is here! Visit our website for commentary and insights on the top risks, analyst picks and maps.
You can also tune in to our virtual event sessions, available live and on-demand.
#RiskMap2022
#GlobalRisks
"Locating a new factory or attending an international summit is now a political statement as much as a commercial and operational consideration. In a fractured world order, the business of
#business
is no longer just business."
#RiskMap2019
#politicalrisk