All articles tagged with #risk management
With markets feeling unusually calm despite evident risks, the article explores how traders can hedge against a potential spike in volatility, outlining protective strategies to shield portfolios.
Sequoia-backed WithCoverage pairs industry risk experts with an AI audit engine to analyze a company’s policies and operations, providing a line-by-line savings and risk breakdown on the first call. The platform replaces emails and PDFs with a digital workflow, eliminates opaque broker commissions, and has helped customers save up to 30% of their total insurance spend, while expanding into new verticals beyond insurance.
The World Economic Forum and Accenture's Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 says AI adoption, geopolitical fragmentation, and widening cyber inequity are reshaping risks, with faster, more complex attacks that are unevenly distributed; the report urges governments and organizations to adjust strategies, investments and policy to close capability gaps and address sovereignty concerns, plus provides tools like a data explorer and infographics for decision-makers.
The article discusses key red flags investors should watch for when engaging in private lending, emphasizing the importance of due diligence and risk assessment to avoid potential losses.
Apollo is reducing risk and increasing cash reserves in anticipation of potential market turmoil, indicating a cautious approach to upcoming economic uncertainties.
The article suggests that Oracle's stock may have reached its bottom, and presents an options trading strategy that allows investors to benefit from potential gains while limiting their risk.
The U.S. Federal Reserve has closed formal notices requiring Citigroup to address trading risk management weaknesses, marking progress in the bank's efforts to improve oversight and control issues, including data inconsistencies and governance problems, amidst ongoing regulatory challenges.
Amid record-high stock markets and eroding economic confidence, analysts suggest reallocating some investments into high-yield bonds, which historically outperform stocks during low-growth periods and offer lower volatility, potentially reducing overall portfolio risk while maintaining returns. However, risks include potential recession impacts and underperformance if the economy accelerates unexpectedly.
Meta is planning to automate its risk management division, eliminating some jobs as part of a move towards AI-driven processes, despite concerns about AI reliability and potential risks, reflecting broader industry shifts and uncertainties.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warns of rising risks in the private credit markets, drawing parallels to pre-2008 financial crisis practices, amid recent failures of US companies First Brands and Tricolor, and considering a systemic stress test for the market.
Federal financial regulatory agencies have announced the immediate withdrawal of their Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for large financial institutions, stating that existing safety and soundness standards sufficiently address financial risks, including emerging ones.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned of potential further issues following the collapse of Tricolor Holdings, which caused a $170 million charge-off and highlighted concerns about fraud and risk management in the financial sector, suggesting more problems may be lurking.
Recent high-profile bond defaults and restructurings, such as Saks, Tricolor, and First Brands, reveal vulnerabilities in the US credit markets, driven by years of excessive borrowing, relaxed covenants, and complacency among investors, raising concerns about potential systemic risks despite ongoing strong market returns.
The article discusses a significant shift in market dynamics from momentum-driven to a focus on fundamentals, emphasizing the importance of discipline, risk management, and preparation for the upcoming phase of market correction and opportunity, driven by tightening liquidity and structural risks.
The new 2025 guidelines for hypertension lower the blood pressure thresholds for diagnosis, emphasize personalized risk assessment using the PREVENT calculator, and promote lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, and alcohol moderation to better control blood pressure and reduce cardiovascular risks.