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Since March 2020, Airmic has been issuing Friday Reading, a curated series of readings and knowledge resources sent by email to Airmic members. The objective of Airmic Friday Reading was initially to keep members informed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, Airmic Friday Reading has evolved in scope to include content on a wide range of subjects with each email edition following a theme. This page is a searchable archive of all the readings and knowledge resources that have been shared.

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Control Risks, 28th June 2018
Since US whistleblowing legislation changed in 2011, there has been a sustained increase in the number of tip-offs received. Conversely, the UK has no legislation in place to financially reward those who raise issues of concern, and is showing signs of a downward trend in the number of cases reported to regulators (as at the time of this article).
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Cabinet Office, 25th May 2022
Final report by Sue Grey, the Cabinet Office Second Permanent Secretary, on investigations into alleged gatherings during Covid restrictions.
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National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), 29th March 2022
Cyber security – even in a time of global unrest – remains a balance of different risks. Ian Levy, the NCSC's Technical Director, explains why.
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McKinsey Global Institute, 20th April 2022
The former British politician who led the United Kingdom’s winning bid to host COP26 is now focused on coordinating an effective business contribution to the net-zero transition. She sees momentum building. “CEOs left COP saying, ‘We get it. Net zero is the thing we have to do.’”
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UK Government
Friday Reading Edition 104 (29th April 2022)
A resource page featuring the latest news and statements by the UK government with regard to the Ukraine crisis.
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Kroll, 11th April 2022
Friday Reading Edition 102 (14th April 2022)
With the outlook of the war in Ukraine uncertain, multinational companies with continued exposure to Russia could be wondering what comes next. A longer view on US policymaking sees recent actions as an omen, predicting future weaponizing of regulations, as well as trade realignment and geopolitical division.
Control Risks, 3rd January 2022
Friday Reading Edition 102 (14th April 2022)
[Free to read upon sharing contact details] As the build-up and response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has clearly demonstrated, the US, EU, UK, and many other countries use sanctions as both a reactive and proactive tool in foreign policy. Whether used as deterrent to specific actions or in response to major geopolitical actions, the sanctions themselves have significant and widespread implications for business that increase legal, operational and reputational risks to business across the globe.
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Marsh, 10th February 2022
Friday Reading Edition 99 (25th March 2022)
On February 7, 2022, Delaware Governor John Carney signed into law a groundbreaking bill that opens up new directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance options for companies. Senate Bill 203, which passed the legislature unanimously on January 27, 2022, clarifies how companies can use captives for Side A D&O coverage.
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Herbert Smith Freehills, 17th March 2022
Friday Reading Edition 98 (18th March 2022)
Updated 17 March 2022: The UK and EU keep up the pace of sanctions against Russia amid sustained Ukraine conflict.
UK National Cyber Security Centre (NSCS), 13th February 2020
Friday Reading Edition 98 (18th March 2022)
On wiper malware and other malware, which are hitting Ukraine – This guidance helps private and public sector organisations deal with the effects of malware (which includes ransomware). It provides actions to help organisations prevent a malware infection, and also steps to take if you're already infected.
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