Risk management and fraud news from around the web: February 17 – 21, 2025

M&A in 2025: 5 considerations as tailwinds signal promising outlook 

The M&A market appears poised for growth as market indicators, including increased availability of debt, may help bolster stability. 

When you shouldn’t patch: Managing your risk factors 

Patching for known vulnerabilities is about as standard as it gets for good cybersecurity hygiene. But experts say that patching shouldn’t be an automatic reaction. In fact, they say, there are times when it is better not to patch at all. 

U.S. workers' compensation premiums rise as wages and employment grow 

The U.S. workers’ compensation market continues to reflect broader economic trends, with rising wages and employment levels influencing premium growth. 

Execs ramp up focus on cost control as a productivity tool 

In a tight economy, disciplined cost management is often a better path than absorbing margin pressures or passing costs to customers.