Risk Channel

Risk intelligence to lead, innovate & grow.

Want to get your daily slice of Risk knowledge to your inbox? Sign up now

Risk Channel helps you stay ahead of essential risk news shaping your profession. Every weekday, our unique blend of AI, risk experts and researchers monitor 100,000s of articles to share a summary of the most relevant and useful content to help you lead, innovate and grow.

From supply chain to regulatory enforcement, data privacy, GRC controls, whistleblowers, and risk management strategies. Risk Channel is the only trusted online news source dedicated to covering current headlines, articles, reports and interviews to make sure you’re at the forefront of changes in the risk industry.

HT banner
Recent Editions
rc-recent-na
Risk Channel
North America
SCOTUS backs FCC's fine system

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in favor of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), affirming its system for imposing fines on wireless carriers AT&T and Verizon. The ruling addressed whether the FCC's internal proceedings violated the companies' constitutional right to a jury trial. The FCC had fined AT&T $57m and Verizon nearly $47m for unlawfully selling customer location data without consent. The court's decision supports the FCC's authority to assess penalties, with Justice Department lawyers arguing that companies can challenge these assessments in court. The ruling follows a split among regional appellate courts regarding the legality of the FCC's procedures.

Full Issue
rc-recent-eu
Risk Channel
UK/Europe
Norway oil companies and unions agree wage deal

Norwegian oil companies and labour unions have agreed to a wage deal that prevents strike action. Unions had said nearly 8% of Norwegian offshore oil and gas workers planned to strike if mediation ​had failed. A general annual pay increase of 42,000 Norwegian crowns ($4,493) was agreed, ‌including ⁠offshore compensation and holiday allowance, officials said. "In addition, shift and night supplements will increase by NOK 5 and NOK 8 respectively. Adjustments have also been made to variable supplements, along with ​some technical changes ​to the agreements," ⁠Offshore Norway said.

Full Issue
top-shadow
Read the latest Risk highlights