In a new era of uncertainty, risks are hitting organizations
from all angles. Yet more than 60% of organizations are
insufficiently prepared to address nearly all of them.
Our Global Risk Survey offers insights on the pressing risks
facing today's businesses, major gaps in preparedness, and
where regional and industry peers stand.
A consequential year of elections has unleashed rapid-fire
policy changes—from sanctions to tariffs to cybersecurity
requirements—at a pace that has fast become the new normal.
At the same time, AI-related disruption, technological
advancements, and economic volatility show no signs of letting
up.
For today's executives and their advisers, it's not
enough to identify and understand these risks. Business leaders
must prioritize and proactively address them, often with limited
(or overextended) resources at their disposal. Even the tools meant
to mitigate risks add complexity: while investing in new
technologies can help detect and