Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Survey December 12, 2023 2024 Top Risks in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications Industry TMT executives were asked to identify the biggest threats they anticipate over the next 12 months and a decade ahead. Many of the risks cited correlate in many ways and can be categorised under two broad themes: foundational risks, which are essentially challenges that leaders must address to keep their business thriving, and risks that are essential for continued growth and expansion. Whitepaper July 15, 2021 SME Lending in a Post-COVID-19 World – The Role of Digitalization The SME segment in the GCC region has been beset by a lack of access to credit with only 20% of SMEs having access to a loan or line of credit in spite of accounting for up to 80% of the businesses in the Arab region (source: Arab Monetary Fund). The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated this challenge by compounding SMEs’ credit quality issues and adversely affecting their operating buffer… Insights paper November 27, 2024 Top compliance challenges facing the technology industry in 2025 In the fast-paced world of technology, both regulators and companies face challenges applying existing laws to new and rapid developments. Given the high stakes of non-compliance, which may lead to business restrictions, technology companies’ senior management, boards and compliance teams must clearly understand current and emerging risks, ensuring that they have effective people, processes and… Survey April 17, 2025 Risk insights for internal audit teams In a dynamic business landscape filled with uncertainty, CAEs perceive most of the macroeconomic, strategic and operational risks organisations face to be higher magnitude threats compared to CEOs, CFOs and other C-suite respondents to our latest Top Risks Survey. This makes it imperative for internal audit leaders to work closely with leaders in the enterprise to ensure that risks are thoroughly… Insights paper September 3, 2024 Are you ready for GIAS? The New Global Internal Audit Standards™ (GIAS), published on January 9, 2024, will come into effect on January 9, 2025. These standards represent a significant evolution in the practice of internal auditing, incorporating essential content from the 2017 Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the mandatory guidance of the International Professional Practice Framework® (… Whitepaper September 8, 2022 Risk Management and Internal Controls Study Report - Roles, Responsibilities & Liabilities of Independent Directors Study findings emphasize the need for Companies to strengthen Internal Control Safeguards to prevent Corporate Frauds Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and Protiviti Member Firm for India, in association with National Foundation for Corporate Governance (NFCG) has come out with a detailed study emphasizing the need for companies to strengthen Internal Control safeguards to prevent… Survey December 15, 2022 Executive Perspectives on Top Risks 2023 & 2032 PE-owned companies weigh in on their top risks for 2023 and the next decade, from labor and global supply chain issues to resilience and culture When it comes to the risk landscape for 2023 and the next 10 years, people, talent and culture top the list of concerns for organisations worldwide – specifically, succession challenges and the ability to attract and retain top talent, as well as being… Whitepaper March 31, 2025 The Survival Guide for Chief Compliance Officers in Uncertain Times Chief Compliance Officers (“CCOs”) are facing uncertain times due to a combination of factors that challenge the stability and predictability of their operating environments. These factors include geopolitical tensions; rapidly shifting political and regulatory agendas that are resulting in less uniform approaches across the globe; budget and headcount restraints; evolving business models; the… Whitepaper June 28, 2023 Navigating State of Data Privacy in the Middle East Independent study to offer perspectives and considerations for GCC organisations embarking on the data privacy journeyData has become a crucial driver for businesses in today's digital age, as organisations can leverage data from various sources, including consumer behavior and operational insights, to make informed decisions, improve efficiency, and drive innovation. However, consumers are… Survey March 9, 2023 Achieving Audit Relevance As internal audit functions face a continuing talent crunch and demands to support the organisation’s strategic moves in response to external events, chief audit executives (CAEs) are focused on growing internal audit’s relevance with the board, senior executives and other stakeholders. For internal audit functions, elevating their relevance requires ongoing evolution and a committed focus on… Load More