Papers and Studies

This executive summary highlights the most significant findings from Shared Assessments’ 2026 Mid-Year Risk Report, drawn from interviews with risk management and TPRM leaders across industries. It examines how risks once considered “emerging”—AI adoption, quantum computing timelines, geopolitical instability, and regulatory fragmentation—have become operational and interconnected, reshaping priorities across six risk categories. The summary outlines […]

The Shared Assessments Mid-Year Risk Report explores how once-emerging risks are becoming immediate, interconnected priorities for Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) programs in 2026. Drawing on insights from risk management and TPRM leaders across industries, this report examines the shifting risk landscape and the practical actions organizations can take to strengthen resilience and connect third-party risk […]

Shared Assessments’ End-of-Year Risk Report highlights the challenges TPRM leaders are facing, as well as the programmatic changes they have planned for 2026 or have already implemented in response.  Our discussions with TPRM leaders surfaced six interconnected themes: – Resource constraints are real – TPRM teams are reimagining and transforming processes – Automation represents a […]

The Shared Assessments Mid-Year Risk Report explores how recent global disruptions are reshaping the top risk domains impacting Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) programs in 2025. Drawing on industry-leading research and insights from our member community, this paper examines the shifting landscape and provides practical guidance for risk leaders navigating an increasingly complex environment. Key topics […]