Cyber security and data privacy represent the top risk across the technology, media and telecoms sectors, as they become increasingly reliant on novel technologies, including artificial intelligence, to drive growth. This is amongst the findings of WTW’s 2024 Technology Media and Telecoms Risk report, published today.

Law firm Shoosmiths has teamed up with governance, risk and compliance solutions provider, Enzai to develop an artificial intelligence tool for regulatory compliance. AI Comply is designed to provide legal guidance, technology governance and operational support for oversight and control of AI ecosystems.

Just 15% of risk professionals in the UK have confidence in the Government’s ability to mitigate and address geopolitical instability. This is amongst the findings of Axa’s latest Future Risks Report, which points to heightened concern about geopolitical risks and their knock-on effects on security, financial and energy markets, and cyber security.

FERMA has today issued a policy note on the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act, providing guidance on the practical implications of the risk-based approach underpinning the legislation, and considering the potential insurance impact.

A State of Emergency has been declared across 54 of Florida’s 67 counties in anticipation of a major hurricane. Milton is expected to make landfall on the west coast of Florida by mid-week. Whilst the precise location and intensity at landfall are uncertain, areas up and down the western coast will be preparing for a major event, with strong winds, heavy rain and life-threatening, catastrophic storm surge anticipated.

Fenchurch Law has announced plans to offer its specialist legal support across the Nordic region, with the launch of its new Denmark office. The new office will be run by Morten Christensen, supported by his colleague Maria Bitsch.