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 263 (26th September 2025)
Finding the Right Balance in Uncertain Times - Global growth proved more resilient than expected in the first half of 2025, especially in many emerging markets but also the US. Industrial production and trade were buoyed by front-loading ahead of higher tariffs. Inflation in most G20 economies is projected to fall as economic growth and labour markets continue to soften – although the UK will have the highest inflation among the G7 countries this year.
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Friday Reading Edition 263 (26th September 2025)
KPMG’s latest UK economic outlook examines the potential impact of US tariffs and the implications for the public finances
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Friday Reading Edition 263 (26th September 2025)
Jérôme Haegeli, Swiss Re’s chief economist, discusses how global growth is slowing at a time of large macroeconomic regime shifts; extreme policy uncertainty is set to persist with the highest US goods tariffs since the Great Depression.
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Friday Reading Edition 263 (26th September 2025)
In an era marked by rapid geopolitical shifts, understanding the implications of change for businesses has never been more critical. The conversation underscored the importance of monitoring the UK’s political landscape, as it directly influences economic policy and business operations.
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Friday Reading Edition 263 (26th September 2025)
What are the biggest economic challenges facing the UK in the years ahead? As Paul Johnson hosts his final episode before stepping down as IFS director, he reflects on the country’s fiscal outlook, the importance of economic growth, and the pressures of an ageing population.
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Friday Reading Edition 263 (26th September 2025)
Christopher Coppock, head of geopolitical and economic risk analysis for credit specialties, Marsh UK explores the key trends reshaping political risk, including the transformation of global trade. The ‘connector model’ — where countries such as Mexico and Hungary serve as intermediary nodes between China and the West — has allowed international trade volumes to remain high despite growing protectionism. However, this architecture may not be sustainable.
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Friday Reading Edition 258 (22nd August 2025)
While Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has tested the strength of the Ukrainian economy, it has also transformed it in a direction that creates unique investment opportunities. Despite the risks, international investors are already building future-ready strategies, addressing new realities, and taking the temperature of the Ukrainian business climate.
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Friday Reading Edition 255 (1st August 2025)
Natural disasters can cause economic losses that are much higher than insured losses. This interactive tool displays this protection gap in 13 countries and all global regions.
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Friday Reading Edition 255 (1st August 2025)
Earthquakes are the deadliest natural hazard and cause extreme damage. They are impossible to predict and warnings come only moments before the shock waves arrive. The focus of prevention must therefore be on earthquake-resistant buildings and infrastructure, which offer the best-possible protection to human life.
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Friday Reading Edition 255 (1st August 2025)
This report discusses how and where earthquakes happen, their impact on property and business and how risk consultancy modeling and analysis can help businesses to measure, mitigate and manage their risks.
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