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.
Friday Reading Edition 277 (23rd January 2026)
Released this week at Davos – as economic anxiety, geopolitical tension, and technological disruption intensify, people are narrowing their world to smaller, familiar circles that reflect their views, and this hinders economic and societal progress. Read the report to understand a path forward to restoring trust and rebuilding connection and collaboration across society.
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Top risks 2026 Text
Friday Reading Edition 276 (16th January 2026)
Top Risks is Eurasia Group's annual forecast of the political risks that are most likely to play out over the course of the year. It's a time of great geopolitical uncertainty. Not because there's imminent conflict between the two biggest powers – the US is in the throes of a political revolution.
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Friday Reading Edition 276 (16th January 2026)
Cyber incidents again ranks as the top global risk for 2026, followed by the closely linked peril of artificial intelligence (AI) which climbs from #10 last year. Both cyber and AI now rank as top five risks in every region and almost all the industry sectors analysed in this year’s survey.
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Friday Reading Edition 276 (16th January 2026)
Advances in technology are helping everyone, including criminals. Compliance and risk management professionals face a daunting list of challenges and concerns as they enter 2026.
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The world in 2026 Text
Friday Reading Edition 275 (19th December 2025)
Chatham House experts highlight the crunch moments and potential flashpoints in the year ahead.
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Friday Reading Edition 275 (19th December 2025)
The riveting account of Nvidia, the tech company that has exploded in value for its artificial intelligence computing hardware, and Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s charismatic, uncompromising CEO. And it’s the story of our awesome and terrifying AI future, which Huang has billed as the 'next industrial revolution.
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RiskMap 2026 Text
Friday Reading Edition 274 (12th December 2025)
In 2026, global risks to business will be driven by a new world order which means volatility as normal, rising global organised crime, activated societies and the race for AI computing power. RiskMap is a annual forecast of business risks, compiled by Control Risks experts worldwide.
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Friday Reading Edition 273 (5th December 2025)
Online criminals have been foiled by National Cyber Security Centre’s Share and Defend service in partnership with industry.
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Friday Reading Edition 273 (5th December 2025)
On 12 November, the UK Government introduced its highly anticipated Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to Parliament – the first major overhaul of cybersecurity legislation in the UK for almost a decade, with the aim being to strengthen essential and digital services against cyber attacks, with a strong emphasis on protecting national security.
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Friday Reading Edition 273 (5th December 2025)
Multinationals must prioritise a nuanced approach to cyber insurance, ensuring robust coverage that adapts to the distinct threats lurking in every jurisdiction they operate. This proactive strategy is not merely wise – it is vital for safeguarding global growth ambitions.
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