BDO’s Global Risk Landscape 2026 report is based on insights from over 500 C-suite executives from around the world. It provides a timely view of how organizations are identifying and managing rapidly evolving risks in an increasingly uncertain operating environment.
One key finding is clear: change and disruption are no longer exceptions—they are the new normal. Geopolitical instability, technological transformation, and economic volatility are interconnected in unprecedented ways, challenging traditional risk management models.
Key findings from the report
- Uncertainty is a permanent state—not a temporary phase. As many as 80% of respondents say that the global risk landscape is now defined more by crises than ever before. Organizations can no longer rely on the expectation that stability will return.
- Geopolitics shapes all other risks. Geopolitical tensions directly impact areas such as supply chains, cybersecurity, and the regulatory environment—amplifying overall risk.
- Cyber risks rank among the top three risks—but preparedness is lagging behind. Cyber risks have risen into the top three most significant risks, yet organizations still feel underprepared to address them, despite increasing investments.
- Fraud risks are underestimated in the age of AI. Despite AI accelerating the evolution of fraud, as many as 93% of respondents do not consider fraud risk to be a major threat.
- AI is exposing vulnerabilities. Only 13% of organizations are actively updating their risk management systems to address AI-related fraud risks.
The report highlights the need for change
Risk management should not operate in silos—risks need to be addressed across the entire organization. When risks are managed more broadly across functions:
- Decision-making becomes faster
- Responsiveness improves
- The ability to manage and withstand risks is strengthened
BDO’s Global Risk Landscape 2026 provides practical insights into how organizations can respond to an increasingly complex risk environment. Download the report by leaving your contact details.