All Risk News articles – Page 165
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FeaturesFirms are failing to address increasing corporate travel risks
Corporate growth in emerging and commercially underdeveloped markets is heightening the risks of business travel
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Online onlyEU and Singapore conclude investment talks
Agreement is the first deal between the EU and a South-East Asian economy and is a stepping stone to greater engagement between the EU and South-East Asia
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FeaturesCorporates operating in Japan face a disproportionate amount of risks
Besides being prone to earthquakes and other natural disasters, Japan is threatened by its ageing, shrinking population and the possibility of regional conflict
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Online onlyCommission adopts detailed prudential rules for banks and insurers to stimulate investment in the economy
The delegated acts will ensure that banks have sufficient liquid assets in testing circumstances and introduce international comparability to leverage ratios
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FeaturesWhat risk managers at multinationals are doing about carbon emissions
With punishment taxes on the horizon, companies are discovering the commercial benefits of cutting carbon dioxide emissions. Chief risk officer Carl Leeman gives a snapshot of what his firm is doing in this space
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AnalysisBrokers fail to promote service for which risk managers will pay extra
“Risk managers want to know more about the claims service of their insurer, but don’t think they are getting that from their broker” − Gracechurch
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FeaturesHow technology can help manage the enterprise view of pricing
A look at how improved technology and better availability of data is changing the role of the underwriter
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AnalysisQ&A: Ebola and the health implications for the EU
With the number of cases now having reached more than 8,000, the EU has issued a Q&A on the deadly virus
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FeaturesCrimes against commerce on the rise in MENA
Organised crime against businesses is becoming more prevalent in the MENA region and companies should invest more time and money into preventive measuresPart of a multinational risks series supported by
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Opinion'The worst crime for a risk manager will be to be caught asleep at the wheel’
Asia editor Sean Mooney on the potential challenges and opportunities likely to arise after the ASEAN Economic Community officially comes into existence
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AnalysisDLA Piper on Dawn raids and the power of preparation
Dawn raids may not be that high on most firms’ priorities list, but it pays to be prepared for the eventuality
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Latest IssueEurope edition – October 2014
This month’s edition of StrategicRISK examines the extremity of political violence with a feature looking at the rise of the Islamic State. We also spoke with FERMA president Julia Graham about her first year at the helm of the association, and examine the risks linked to BYOD
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AnalysisEU data sector to receive €2.5bn injection
A new PPP aims to accelerate the development of Europe’s data-driven economy by funding research and innovation around the use of Big Data
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AnalysisIncreased rules and regulation won’t stop supply chain scandals says IRM
A tick-box approach to supply chain management is dangerous and won’t prevent the next Rana Plaza
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AnalysisWorking hours stretched for risk professionals in financial services
More than one third of risk professionals work longer than the EU’s limit on weekly working hours as average working week increases
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AnalysisRSA Group names next chief risk officer
Insurer promotes William McDonnell to its executive team as he takes over from the retiring David Weymouth
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AnalysisQBE targets billion euro absentee losses
Insurer aims to reduce absentee costs for clients with a free support service that helps injured staff return to work as soon and safely as possible
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AnalysisBSI launches supply chain security standard
In response to an increase in global cargo thefts, BSI has delivered a standard to improve supply chain security and reduce the global risk level
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FeaturesHow the use of technology is reshaping commerce from one of scarcity to one of abundance
In an extract from his book Reputation Economics, Joshua Klein considers how the concept of abundance through technology is changing basic business models
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AnalysisSpread of IS in the Middle East spells heightened risks for businesses
Conflict in the Middle East may not be a surprise, but the latest wave of militancy has the potential to seriously affect corporate interests
