All Strategic Risk Global articles in October 2007 – Page 7
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The long REACH of regulatory risk
New EU regulations concerning the registration of chemicals are likely to entail massive costs, but one company perceives opportunities too.
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Using your intelligence
Sheets of figures alone are not sufficient to help you understand your business. Nakis Papadopoulosse argues that you need a proper business intelligence platform if you are to stay competitive
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Risk management for the future
The Institute of Risk Management (IRM) is launching the world's first international diploma in risk management in October. 'As well as being the first international qualification in this area, the Diploma will also offer the most integrated approach to managing risk across a whole organisation,' says IRM chief executive Steve ...
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FeaturesRisk without frontiers
Love it or hate it, globalisation is the name of the game now for major European companies. How are StrategicRISK Benchmarking Club members viewing the challenges? Sue Copeman describes the results of our latest survey
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FeaturesNo more feeble excuses
I am becoming a little weary of companies that deal with consumers over the internet, or keep electronic records of their contacts, yet fail to put in place the strictest security available. Some do not even seem to operate basic prevention methods – for example the financial information services agency ...
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FeaturesEPL An inevitable trend
In the US, where payouts over discrimination claims can be huge, insuring against such claims is seen as a must. Will Europe follow in US footsteps? Nathan Skinner investigates the probability.
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FeaturesEnterprise-wide fleet risk profiling
Is fleet risk management just a poor sister in your organisation? John Stevens argues that is too important to be left out in the cold, and needs to be integrated into enterprise risk management. He suggests the solution.
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Contract Law - The latest
The English and Scottish Law Commissions are continuing their work on the reform of insurance contract law. Sarah Turpin assesses the likely impact of their latest proposals.
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FeaturesCodes and cultures
There is a growing global consensus about the need for good governance, but cultural differences can intervene. Alan Waring looks at some of the issues arising in Asia and closer to home.
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The China syndrome
The world increasingly depends on Chinese products, but recent high profile recalls are raising concerns about production standards. Trevor Davies considers the issues.
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FeaturesCarl Leeman
Based in Belgium, Katoen Natie is a privately owned logistics company with activities worldwide. Carl Leeman, chief risk officer, shares his candid thoughts on the profession, its limitations and what needs to change
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Knowing what you're buying
Due diligence is a complex and costly process, but if your proposed acquisition turns out to be a lemon, you will regret skimping on it. Mark Thompson explains why
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FeaturesIT in the boardroom
If an organisation’s IT does not work, there is a real prospect that strategic objectives will not be reached. Yet how many boards spend time on IT issues? How well do they understand the IT risks they face? Two recent surveys provide some answers. Lani Bannach and Sue Copeman analyse ...
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FeaturesBeat the cheats
Internal audit should be checking your anti-fraud controls, says John Smart
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There's more to it than 'badging in'
If your security department is bottom of the heap, the organisation is rife with an ‘open’ culture, and IT has pinched the business continuity issues, you can still conduct a fight back. Peter Speight invokes Turnbull and SOX to explain how
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Business impact analysis
When drawing up a Business Continuity Plan, conducting a Business Impact Analysis is an important fist step. Chiara Ejbich and Aldo Soprano explain why.
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Who's accessing your system?
The human factor is a key risk to IT security. A strict security policy and strong authentication are needed to counter it. Jan Valcke explains
