The Risk Agenda 2027

Organisations will enter 2027 facing a challenging balance: navigating continued economic and geopolitical uncertainty while responding to rapid technological change, evolving regulation and shifting expectations of their people, customers and stakeholders. At the same time, the pressure to invest, transform and pursue growth is increasing. Across sectors, these forces are reshaping business models, operating environments and the nature of risk itself - creating new opportunities, but also exposing organisations to risks that can develop and interact in increasingly complex ways.

In this environment, Internal Audit has an important role to play beyond providing assurance over established risks and controls. By anticipating where risk is moving, challenging whether transformation is being delivered safely and sustainably, and providing insight on the resilience of the organisation’s most important strategic choices, assurance functions can help leaders navigate disruption while supporting confidence, competitiveness and growth.

Explore our sector-specific publications

We have created a series of publications, tailored for the following sectors:

• Banking and Capital Markets
• Insurance and Asset & Wealth Management
• Commercial and Government

These publications are designed to give risk and assurance leaders a clear view of the macroeconomic, regulatory and emerging risk landscape. They are intended to spark discussion and help assurance functions shape their 2027 plans with confidence. Each resource offers practical insights for board members, Chief Audit Executives, senior leaders and assurance professionals, helping them navigate complexity, enhance oversight and prepare for the future.

Our publications cover the following key areas:

• Macro risk landscape: The geopolitical and economic forces shaping markets, investment decisions and operating models.
• Market shifts: Structural shifts including technology and AI, tokenisation, workforce change and the growing interconnectedness of private credit.
• Risk and regulatory hot spots: A selection of emerging and evolving risk hot spots that are shaping boardroom discussions. These are areas that assurance functions should be mindful of when setting priorities for the year ahead.