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AnalysisAlarmed and dangerous
Fear, uncertainty and doubt: it sells papers and boosts viewing figures, but what are the consequences of a misperception of risk?
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AnalysisViolence in Syria intensifies
The border with Jordan has been closed and Presidential Guard troops have begun large scale killings, according to reports
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AnalysisBank reforms won’t damage competitiveness
"Moderate" ICB report stops short of breaking up the banks
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AnalysisTohoku quake could cost insurers £16bn
RMS released insured loss estimates for the recent Tohoku earthquake and tsunami
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AnalysisFresh fears for Hungary’s ticking ‘toxic time bomb’
MAL insists it’s under control, but Greenpeace says a polluting discharge from the plant responsible for the toxic sludge spill last year presents unacceptable risks
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AnalysisFerma welcomes liberalisation of Brazil’s insurance market
But current legislation could still diminish capacity for FIFA World Cup and 2016 Olympics
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GraphicsRisk Financing: Categorising catastrophe
With catastrophic occurrences seemingly on the rise, it’s important that risk managers understand such scenarios and the cover they require
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AnalysisBraced for impact
The natural disaster in Japan has shown just how vital preparation and planning is, but for complete cover, companies and organisations must expect the unexpected
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AnalysisGovernance: It could be you...
The Bribery Act, coming into force in July, widens the definition of bribery and holds directors responsible for failing to prevent it – even when it takes place abroad. Don’t get caught out
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AnalysisData breach exposes M&S customer details
Hackers also steal millions of private records from other major companies, including JP Morgan Chase, Hilton Hotels, Citigroup and Capital One
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FeaturesHow to: Avoid going down the tubes
Success breeds success, so the saying goes. But successful companies can also breed behaviour that creates risk to the business. And if it goes unchecked, such behaviour can lead to spectacular failure
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Online onlyAsia-Pac cats could cost insurers $500m
Australia floods, Christchurch quake and Japan tsunami will hit insurers’ first quarter results
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Control Risks launches Bribery Act training
Control Risks and Eukleia Training announce strategic partnership to provide services for anti-bribery trainingWith the publication by the Ministry of Justice of the long-awaited UK Bribery Act guidanct (that will become enforceable from July). Its imminent implementation has created an imperative for UK registered companies to define and implement adequate ...
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OECD statement on UK Guidance for the Bribery Act
“We recently received assurances from the highest levels of the UK government that they would issue guidance which would allow the UK’s Bribery Act 2010 to enter into force,” said OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría.“We are happy that they have now done so. We hope it will help the effective implementation ...
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Recommind: Companies now left without real direction
The Ministry of Justice today announced the long awaited Guidance on the UK Bribery Act. The MoJ previously indicated that the Act will come into force three months after the Guidance announcement, however Recommind* argues that Guidance is still leaving companies in the dark about how to prepare for the ...
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Comment
Heed the guidance, but this Act will be played out in court
Brent McDaniel, Head of Anti-Bribery & Corruption, KPMG, comments on the Bribery Act guidance, being released this morning.
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AnalysisBribery Act guidance here
Government publishes guidance on adequate procedures, hospitality, facilitation payments and enforcement
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CommentLessons in leadership: This is not just insurance risk management …
Marks & Spencer head of insurance John Windsor on never accepting glass ceilings
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FeaturesHow to: Seize the opportunity in risk
The real market movers are those that are able to embrace risk as part of their business models and use it to their advantage. But when the stakes are high, how do you make sure you come out a winner?
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Analysis
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