Click here for the Friday Reading Search, a searchable archive of reading and knowledge resources

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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WTW, 21st January 2026
Friday Reading Edition 282 (27th February 2026)
With the right strategies, organisations can turn challenges into opportunities.
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Bloomberg, 9th January 2026
Friday Reading Edition 282 (27th February 2026)
Peter Navarro, the senior White House counsellor for trade and manufacturing, has stood behind President Trump’s sweeping tariffs against China and other nations, levies that have in some cases raised prices for US companies and consumers. Recorded in December, Navarro discusses the US relationship with China and an upcoming Supreme Court ruling on the administration’s use of emergency powers to levy tariffs.
Moody’s: Global Economy Unwrapped, 3rd February 2026
Friday Reading Edition 280 (13th February 2026)
With the business surveys improving, is the euro zone economy set for more robust growth in 2026 than previously thought? Meanwhile, the immediate crisis over Greenland appears to have faded with President Trump dropping his tariff threats. Finally, could the EU-India trade deal could mark a turning point in Europe’s push to reduce its dependence on the US?
Belfer Center, 7th May 2025
Friday Reading Edition 279 (6th February 2026)
Beyond the geopolitics – the recent media blitz about Greenland and the US administration has overshadowed a much more important story about the world’s largest island and the impact of its melting ice on people living in coastal communities around the world.
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, 27th January 2026
Friday Reading Edition 278 (30th January 2026)
In a decade marked by unprecedented geopolitical uncertainty, technology and automation continue to be transformative, but this analysis shows individual decision-makers remain central to the future of financial services.
Politico , 27th January 2026
Friday Reading Edition 278 (30th January 2026)
Keir Starmer is in Beijing as the first UK prime minister to visit China in eight years – what does this mean for the UK and for businesses?
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World Economic Forum, 16th December 2025
Friday Reading Edition 278 (30th January 2026)
This recent report explores how the powerful interplay between geopolitical shifts and rapid technological change is reshaping the global economic landscape.
WTW, 11th December 2025
Friday Reading Edition 278 (30th January 2026)
The international trade landscape was altered beyond recognition in 2025, a year defined by U.S. tariff deals. As geopolitical dynamics shift, countries’ national security alignments have become central to risk management and long-term resilience for globally active businesses.
McKinsey & Co, 24th November 2025
Friday Reading Edition 278 (30th January 2026)
Governments are increasingly using policy tools, such as sanctions, to gain economic and strategic advantages. While sanctions have been deployed for decades, their use has more than tripled in the last five years, underscoring the rapid rise of geoeconomic tools.
Swiss Re, 24th July 2025
Friday Reading Edition 278 (30th January 2026)
Geopolitical instability and financial market volatility continue to dominate the global agenda. This involving environment is creating increasing complexity for businesses and directly influencing how claims unfold. As a result, risk managers today are facing sustained pressure from inflation, potential supply chain disruptions, risk uncertainty, and much more.