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.
Trump’s ‘electroshock’ on Ukraine ends the debate: Europe cannot rely on the US for its security Text
Friday Reading Edition 237 (21st February 2025)
Europe will still hope to make good use of its cards in any peace negotiations Trump plans with Moscow. But now it must decide how to pay for its own defence.
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Friday Reading Edition 236 (14th February 2025)
DSIT is developing a Cyber Governance Code of Practice, to ensure that new and existing technologies are deployed safely across the UK to enable more businesses and organisations to make the most of the opportunities they bring. This document provides an overview of the responses to the call for views and key themes that emerged.
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Friday Reading Edition 234 (31st January 2024)
The UK government’s proposed cyber governance Code of Practice, soon to be launched this year, would bring together the critical governance areas that directors need to take ownership of in one place, in a form that is simple to engage with, for organisations of all sizes.
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Friday Reading Edition 234 (31st January 2024)
The FRC’s new strategy is a pivotal step in shaping its future priorities and ensuring that the FRC continues to uphold public trust and confidence in corporate governance, corporate reporting, audit and actuarial work, while contributing positively to the environment for economic growth and investment.
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Friday Reading Edition 233 (24th January 2025)
Donald Trump has signed sweeping executive orders on his return to the US presidency, vowing swift action on some of his top campaign issues.
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Friday Reading Edition 233 (24th January 2025)
Trump's return to the White House is a key topic of discussion in Davos given he has promised to pursue ambitious shifts to US policy that will likely have wide-ranging impacts on the global economy. These include imposing steep tariffs on other major economies, reassessing long-held military and diplomatic alliances, reforming multilateral institutions and rolling back an array of US regulations.
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Friday Reading Edition 233 (24th January 2025)
Additional US tariffs on China are a source of great uncertainty for global markets. So far, although the dollar has risen since the election, markets price little tariff risk.
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Friday Reading Edition 233 (24th January 2025)
The incoming Trump administration promises sweeping changes to technology policy, trade dynamics and cyber security strategies.
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The world in 2025 Text
Friday Reading Edition 232 (17th January 2025)
Geopolitics: what Chatham House’s experts will be keeping their eyes on in the year ahead.
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Decoding ESG Text
Friday Reading Edition 231 (20th December 2024)
An informative and practical book that unravels the intricate web of ESG, or Environmental, Social, and Governance principles, guiding readers through its multifaceted components. The book begins by introducing readers to the fundamental concepts of ESG, explaining its significance in today's corporate landscape.
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