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Banks lobby against “Obama’s plan”
Senior banking executives are to use the World Economic Forum to get their message across
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Obama plans to boost financial oversight
President says he is prepared to “fight” the lobbyists
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A world of difference
Laws relating to directors' liability vary across Europe - while the spectre of US extradition looms in the background, writes Neil Hodge
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Companies could claim back competition fines
High Court decision could lead to claims against D&O insurers by companies found guilty of competition law breaches
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Eurostar sales grow despite travel chaos
The train operator ended the year with a crisis but overall 2009 sales were up
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SEC to incentivise cooperation
Plans to help encourage individuals and companies to assist investigations
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European banks face rating downgrades
Fitch predicts continuing tough credit environment in 2010 and more consolidation
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Red tape risks jobs and recovery
New employment rules will cost UK businesses £25.6bn, argues the British Chambers of Commerce
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WEF highlights key global risks
Today's unaddressed risks could become tomorrow’s crises, warns Forum
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No end in sight to soft market: RIMS
Risk managers continue to enjoy favorable insurance prices, but brokers struggle with declining revenues, says RIMS benchmark survey.
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HSB warns of equipment failure risk in snow
Insurer advised businesses that heating systems should be kept operating at all times
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British Chamber of Commerce issues recession warning
UK at “serious risk of a double-dip recession”, says economic survey
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Internal auditors focus on the wrong risks
Most internal auditors are concerned that they are unable to carry out their job effectively, says a survey
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ABI criticised for failing to trace asbestos insurers
Law firm says "success rate of 45% is simply not acceptable"
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Ex-PwC risk chief joins SEC as head of compliance
As head of Compliance Inspections Carlo di Florio will oversee SEC investigations
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Basel summit tackles “excessive risk taking”
Top banks are invited to discuss proposals for a healthier financial system
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Recession leaves UK firms underinsured
A failure to adequately assess how the recession has affected corporate risk profiles could leave shareholders exposed
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El Niño could dull hurricanes in Australia
Guy Carp predicted below-average activity in the Australia region for the 2009/10 hurricane season