All Risk Type articles – Page 9
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What risk managers need to do in the fight against cyber crime – in five steps
About 40% of cyber claims arise from hacking and network intrusion, says Zurich’s Tim Stapleton. Here, he gives a step-by-step account on mitigating the risk
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Analysis
Right to be forgotten: Google’s case
The ECJ’s ruling could affect not only search engines and EU organisations but also US ones with a presence in Europe
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Analysis
A guide to operating in the world’s top hotspots for political risk
Advice range from being “more defensive, canny and self-reliant”, to maximising “your online reputational presence”, experts gives top tips to corporates with exposures in high risk zones
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Features
Firms 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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Corporates 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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Commission 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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What 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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DLA 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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How multinationals are managing Forex risks
High levels of volatility in today’s foreign exchange markets is spreading concern among C-suite executives
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Analysis
“There’s still a chance the euro will collapse”
As a tax-ridden, red tape-bound Europe sinks into further economic gloom, small and medium businesses must wait for reform
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Opinion
Editor's opinion: ‘Political risks have brought an added sense of wariness to business travel’
Editor Mike Jones on the scope of risks faced by business travellers and the increasing significance of an effective travel risk assessment
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Plugging the gaps in the supply chain
International lenders are now increasingly offering supply chain finance
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Navigating through Latin America’s patchy environmental laws
Regulation is lacking in clarity and the lesson for multinationals in the increasingly sensitive mining sector is that they must take into account all stakeholders, including local communities
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Regulatory reforms heighten demand for risk managers
But there is a limited pool of suitable candidates in the financial services sector to fill the jobs
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Features
Oil and finance sectors suffer under insurgent rule
Corporate activities and political ties are under threat from the Islamic State in Iraq
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Analysis
Political risk cover: a major deal breaker for power projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
Political risk insurance is the “make or break” for power projects in the region, according to Aon Risk Solutions
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Analysis
London insurers fail to get to grips with Big Data
“London market is in danger of lagging behind global competitors” by not working collectively with brokers on use of Big Data
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Forex rigging scandal will cause a wave of D&O insurance claims
Why the full cost will top Libor scandal and a global probe involving 15 banks and a dozen regulators
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Managing risk in food and drink
It falls to risk managers to ensure our sources of food and drink are kept safe and secure
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Demand for cyber insurance in Europe increases
European businesses are more aware of their exposures and are looking to insurers for help