Prepared. External Risk, Business Continuity and Opportunity in Uncertain Times

Key Points

• Provides a practical, real-time guide for regulated firms in the GCC to manage external shocks, geopolitical risk, and operational disruption.

• Emphasises business continuity, resilience, and proactive decision-making as critical to maintaining stability and capturing opportunities.

Who is this for

• Regulated financial institutions across the GCC (banks, asset managers, fintechs, advisory firms).

• Boards, senior management, and risk leaders responsible for business continuity and crisis response.

• Compliance, operations, and IT teams managing day-to-day resilience and regulatory obligations.

What will you get

• Breakdown of 8 key risk areas: people, clients, operations, facilities, cyber, regulatory, financial, and market sentiment.

• Immediate action checklists for each risk area and a firm-wide crisis response plan.

• Guidance on board-level governance, regulatory engagement, and remote working oversight.

• A practical 30–90 day action plan to protect operations, maintain client trust, and identify opportunities.