Industry Body Highlights Geopolitical and Technological Challenges to Corporate Governance

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) India's Calcutta Chapter highlighted at its 2026 Annual Conference that geopolitical developments, economic volatility, rapid digitalisation, cyber threats, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence are reshaping global risks for organizations. Internal auditors are urged to evolve from traditional compliance roles to proactive risk assessment and governance strengthening, supporting resilient control frameworks amid complex global challenges. The conference emphasized the expanding role of internal audit in corporate governance across multiple geographies.