Asia Pacific – Page 43
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Analysis
Paris terror attacks a warning of rising geopolitical risks
The spread of political and ideological violence is expected to continue and the latest attacks are a warning that the risk is a global threat
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Analysis
Reputation, cyber and business interruption risks top AGCS’s risk barometer
Loss of reputation and brand value and cyber crime have both leapt up the risk table to second and third place respectively, after business interruption
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Analysis
“Even the best strategies may not be enough to retain Generation Y”: Sean Mooney on the perils of people risk
Sean Mooney on the perils of people risk in the Asia-Pacific region
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Features
China: Why the most populous country on earth is shaping the global economy
With GDP and growth envied by many Western countries, China is increasingly shaping the global economic landscape
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Analysis
Supply chain: what companies should do to ensure their suppliers deliver
As supply chains grow in complexity and businesses become increasingly interdependent, firms need to be more proactive in managing the risks along the chain
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Analysis
If a company is “averse to risk, it may fail to grow”
The challenge is to find the best balance between risk and reward and to be consistent in the approach to managing risk, so that opportunities are not missed, says Zurich’s Terry Wang
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Analysis
Why firms should switch to green energy despite drop in oil prices
Tumbling oil prices may affect growth in the renewable energy market, but businesses should seriously consider switching to cleaner forms of fuel
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Analysis
Falling oil prices and rising geopolitical tensions heighten risk in several countries
Marsh’s 2015 Political Risk Map reveals risk scores for 170 countries based on political risk, macroeconomic risk, and operational risks
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Opinion
Editor's opinion: ‘migrant labour might be commonplace, but it remains nonetheless controversial’
Mike Jones on how different immigration policies around the world are adversely affecting key economies
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Analysis
A new European political order?
Growing support for populist parties in Europe is increasing political uncertainty, meaning firms must be able to adapt to a shifting risk landscape
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Analysis
Piracy boom threatens key oil and gas supply chain route
A proliferation of pirate attacks along the Strait of Malacca is a major concern for risk managers in 2015 – XL
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Analysis
Aviation sector faces new risks and rising cost of claims
Despite a measurable improvement of safety practices, aviation risk managers face new challenges, such as a talent shortage, cyber risk – AGCS
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Opinion
Editor's opinion: ‘Finding a workable solution to global wealth inequality is a long-term challenge’
Mike Jones says a failure to tackle the disproportionate sharing of global wealth could be damaging for businesses and nations
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Analysis
How risk management can prepare firms for so-called 'Black Swans'
Black Swans are highly improbable, often unforseeable, game-changing events, such as the disappearance of Flight MH370. So, how do they affect the practical world of risk management?
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Analysis
Financial institutions targeted in cyber warfare
With geopolitical tensions on the rise, financial institutions are being hit by state-sponsored cyber attacks − BAE Systems
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Online only
Global trade increasingly obstructed - EU report
Russia, China, India and Indonesia have adopted the most trade-unfriendly measures
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Risk Innovation
Cyber Risks: The most hazardous space
As the threat from fraudsters, hacktivists and hostile governments increase, financial institutions need to upgrade their cyber defences constantly. But what - if any - protection can the insurance sector offer?
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Marketing
Asia Risk Report: Singapore
StrategicRISK examines the major challenges facing this tiny country with a predominantly services-oriented economy
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Analysis
Legal reform in Asia heightens risk for boards
As various Asian countries introduce legal changes to regulate the business world, the take-up for insurance has increased greatly
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Analysis
A guide to operating in the world’s top hotspots for political risk
Advice range from being “more defensive, canny and self-reliant”, to maximising “your online reputational presence”, experts gives top tips to corporates with exposures in high risk zones