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FeaturesPrime crime
Has fraud boomed in the recession? Or is it simply that cash-strapped copmanies are spotting things earlier? As the old adage goes, there's no such thing as a small fraud, just those that haven't had time to grow. Peter Davy reports
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FeaturesSeal of confidence
Dan Trueman discusses how businesses can protect their key intangible assets
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FeaturesTotal recall
Product defects put manufacturers, suppliers and retailers at risk of product liability claims, and factors such as globalisation and new technologies mean that these exposures are becoming increasingly complex, explains Jon Elvidge of XL Insurance
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AnalysisBusiness urged to cut links with Iran
Companies face increased pressure by US-based lobbyists to cut business ties with the Iranian regime
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InterviewsGender gap widening
The corporate world is not doing enough to achieve gender equality, says WEF survey
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AnalysisFalkland oil assets at risk in run up to Argentine elections
Drilling in the Falklands has sparked tensions and a populist decree poses confiscation risks to oil firms and cargo vessels
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Political interference greatest risk to banks
‘Banana Skins’ poll identifies top threats to banks
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Elevated political risk continues into 2010, says Aon
18 countries downgraded in this year’s political risks map
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Interviews
Aon chief joins Miller
Former Aon CEO to lead a new team focused on corporate risk in UK and Europe
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InterviewsNew decade, new health risks?
Over the last decade pandemics have been the cause of most concern, but other kinds of health risk are increasing
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FeaturesOut of sight, out of mind
Employers may be well-versed in the duty they have to ensure a safe environment for their staff. But what about the safety of employees sent away on business trips? Andrew Leslie looks at the potential risks and what companies can do to mitigate them
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FeaturesBorn free and equal
The multinational that abuses its power in poorer countries risks financial losses, litigation and reputational ruin. Yet shocking cases of exploitation still occur. It is time to take responsibility, says Nathan Skinner
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FeaturesDangerous results
2009 was a relatively mild year for natural catastrophes, with losses well below average. But with the tragedy in Haiti in January, and rising global temperatures continuing to put certain regions under pressure, there is no cause for complacency, argues Nathan Skinner
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FeaturesMaking a crisis out of a drama
As the swine flu pandemic monopolised international news headlines and governments bulk-bought vaccine, companies across the world prepared themselves for the worst. Thankfully, the worst has not materialised, but lessons can still be learned, says Tony Dowding
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FeaturesEvolving threats
As political risk uncertainty rises, the threat landscape is changing. StrategicRISK has teamed up with ACE to find out what tops your list of concerns and what you’re doing to mitigate them
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Special ReportsAMRAE goes to the beach
Full coverage of the Rencontres 2010 in Deauville is available here
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FeaturesTools for change
Tony Dowding sheds light on risk engineering and explains how a process associated with property protection can help firms fine tune their liability exposure
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Online onlyEl Niño could dull hurricanes in Australia
Guy Carp predicted below-average activity in the Australia region for the 2009/10 hurricane season
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