Tea Talk - Decoding the Risk-Compliance-Audit Relationship

In today’s volatile and dynamic business landscape, organisations face increasing pressures to strengthen governance, manage emerging risks, and maintain regulatory confidence. Yet, one of the most common challenges lies in understanding the distinct—but deeply interconnected—roles of Risk Management, Compliance, and Internal Audit. When these functions operate in silos, gaps emerge, controls weaken, and leadership is forced to react to problems rather than prevent them.

This Tea Talk will unpack the critical relationship between the three lines of defence and how organisations can enhance collaboration, reduce duplication, and build integrated assurance. Join us for this session to gain a clearer understanding of each function’s responsibilities and synergies, explore real organisational scenarios where misalignment can create risk exposure, and learn why an aligned Risk–Compliance–Audit ecosystem is essential for strengthening governance and organisational resilience.