Asia Pacific – Page 69
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AnalysisReputation
Top companies in emerging economies enjoy better customers relations and reputations
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AnalysisResource wars and mass migration
Too few companies are making the effort to mitigate climate change risks
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New Zealand
Non-admitted insurance: Permitted. Premium tax paid by insured: 12.5% on premium plus Goods and Services Tax.Regulator: The New Zealand insurance industry is overseen by the Insurance and Superannuation Unit of the Ministry of Economic Development.Overview: New Zealand has undergone massive reforms over the past two decades. Compared with its larger ...
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India
Non-admitted insurance: Prohibited, except when coverage is not available locally and authority is given by The Reserve Bank of India.Premium tax paid by insured: 10% service tax. For marine cargo and hull, stamp duties are charged. Regulator: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA).Overview: The Indian election at the beginning ...
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Australia
Non-admitted insurance: Not prohibited, except for compulsory coverage. Under the Insurance Act of 1973, the insured must pay a punitive tax if it places business with a unauthorised foreign insurer. Premium tax paid by insured: Australia remains the highest insurance premium tax country in the world. Fees and taxes vary ...
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AnalysisFood security
A growing population is putting more pressure on global food resources which is increasing the risks of political and economic instability
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Human rights violations pose business risk
Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Russia, Iran and China all ranked extreme risk
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Private companies increase investments
Optimism amongst CEOs signals a turn in the economy
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AnalysisClimate commitments
Companies and investors need to do more to deal with the risks arising from global warming
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Online onlyFlu vaccine available next month
The WHO estimates that a vaccine will be available by September
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Online onlyE-espionage is growing threat
Corporations are increasingly vulnerable to illegal hacking warns a new report
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AnalysisNegotiating emissions cuts
Anthony Skinner reviews the progress made on climate change commitments around the world
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FeaturesThe cost of corruption
Nathan Skinner reviews anti bribery and corruption measures – and discusses just how effective they are
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FeaturesThe Cyprus connection
Producing fake products is a useful source of income for organised crime and terrorist groups. And Cyprus, a relatively small island in the Mediterranean, is starting to play a pivotal role. Alan Waring explains
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AnalysisDigital democracy
Parliament is in trouble because an institution designed to operate under closed politics has collided with the new realities of the information revolution
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Online onlyRich get poorer
The number of high net worth individuals around the world has slumped dramatically
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Online onlyNations won't crack down on bribery
Very few countries are actively enforcing international anti-corruption laws, says Transparency International
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