SET Training - Banking and Fintech

By Stanley Epstein -  Introduction Conflict is no longer something happening “somewhere else". It has become a constant feature of today’s global environment. Recent tensions involving Iran are a good example of how quickly things can change. A region that felt stable a few months ago can suddenly become a source of global concern. The data backs this assertion up. There are multiple active conflicts and even more areas of rising tension around the world. Many of them are getting worse, not better. The takeaway is simple: geopolitical disruption is not occasional anymore. It is part of the system organisations operate in. The Ripple Effects Go Everywhere Conflicts don’t stay contained within borders. Their effects spread quickly. Even organisations with no direct presence in a conflict zone can feel the impact. Energy prices can spike. Supply chains can break. Sanctions can disrupt payments. Cyber threats can increase. This happens because everything is connected. Global supply c...

By Stanley Epstein – Beyond the Disaster Recovery Bunker For years, the resilience function was relegated to the "break-glass-in-case-of-emergency" basement—a defensive measure activated only when smoke cleared. That era is dead. The "turbulence" characterizing our modern operating environment—marked by relentless geopolitical friction and climate volatility—has transformed resilience from a niche safeguard into an indispensable strategic mandate. The 2025 Resilience Report reveals an industry at a defining crossroads. As we transition from simple business continuity to a model of proactive adaptability and foresight, the data illuminates where leadership is finally moving the needle and where dangerous, systemic gaps persist. This briefing unpacks the five most impactful shifts redefining organizational survival in an increasingly unpredictable world. The Integration Paradox: Why Silos Persist in a Connected World We are witnessing a significant movement to harmon...