Asia Pacific – Page 52
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Features
Dealing with staff kidnapping
The threat of kidnap is increasing and is not limited to known hotspots such as South America and parts of Asia. It is starting to emerge in a variety of guises in Europe, where extortion is a common threat
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Special Reports
Being prepared for business travel
Foreign business travel is no holiday, so be prepared for all eventualities
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Risk Indicator
Kidnap and ransom
Kidnap threats are rising around the world and the danger to business travellers and employees is particularly acute
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Risk Innovation
Louise Dennerstahl, chief executive officer, Zurich Nordic
The interconnectivity of global risks and compliance are perhaps the primary business challenges for the Nordic region
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Analysis
7.8 magnitude quake strikes Iran
Tremors also felt across Pakistan, India and the Middle East
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Analysis
Baby milk rationed amid surge in demand from China
UK supermarkets limit purchases to two units per customer
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Special Reports
Steady progress for captives
Which will be first to arrive in the Middle East - a sophisticated approach to risk management across industry sectors, or greater use of captive insurance? One will almost certainly drive the other
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Analysis
Attack risk soars as North Korea threatens US and allies
Pyongyang reacting to sanctions put in place by US and other nations
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Analysis
Japan breaks China’s grip on rare earth metal monopoly
Supply chains have been disrupted since 2009 after China withheld exports
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Analysis
Volkswagen recalls record number of cars in China
Recall is expected to cost the company $600m
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Analysis
South Korea cyber attack hits banks and broadcasters
Perpetrators unknown but North Korea under suspicion
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Comment
Wolfe: Financial markets remain at the mercy of ‘Masters Of The Universe’
‘Look closely and the current boom in equities is not powered by a widespread view of unencumbered economic optimism’
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Analysis
Severe weather sees global economic damage bill soar to $800m
Risk remains high with further weather patterns moving in
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Analysis
Hyundai recalls 227,000 cars in Australia
Car manufacturer is expected to recall 1 million cars globally amid brake light concerns
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Analysis
Companies warned not to ignore political impact in high-risk zones
Maplecroft risk atlas evaluates ESG landscapes and political issues in 197 countries