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As Regulatory Pressure Intensifies, Organisations Rethink GRC as a Strategic Imperative

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – As AI adoption, ESG demands, and real-time regulatory scrutiny reshape the business landscape, traditional compliance models are no longer enough. Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) is rapidly emerging as a critical driver of organisational resilience, accountability, and performance.

In response, Marcus Evans Group will host a professional training, Integrated Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Frameworks: Strategic Blueprint programme on 19–20 May 2026 in Kuala Lumpur. The programme is designed to help professionals move beyond siloed approaches and build integrated GRC frameworks that align with strategy, strengthen regulatory defensibility, and enable faster, smarter decision-making.

The programme will be led by Peter Whyntie, a leading GRC expert with over 40 years of experience across regulatory, corporate, and advisory roles. A former KPMG Partner and trusted advisor to regulators including ASIC, he is known for his pragmatic, real-world approach—equipping organisations with actionable strategies to strengthen governance, risk, and compliance in high-stakes environments.

“Regulators are no longer asking whether policies exist—they are testing whether organisations can withstand real-time disruption and scrutiny,” said Derek Conway, CEO of Marcus Evans – APAC. “GRC must evolve into a dynamic, enterprise-wide capability that supports both compliance and strategic decision-making.”

The programme will bring together senior leaders across risk, compliance, audit, and governance functions seeking to strengthen their frameworks in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

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