All UK articles – Page 17
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High Court removes insurers’ asbestos get-out
Reed Smith says the ‘landmark’ ruling clears up a grey area around historic liabilities
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Law Commission proposes tougher rules on bribery
The proposals introduce two new offences that could have important consequences for business
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Businesses are still prepared to take risks
And BSI launches a new risk management standard to encourage businesses to pursue opportunities
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MPs pass mandatory carbon reporting rule
All British companies will have to report their carbon emissions in a standard way by 2012
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Credit crunch a ‘breeding ground for fraud’
AIRMIC members warned to expect increased losses
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Ethical shortfall
Lax anti-bribery laws in Britain are bad for business as well as the country as a whole
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OECD blasts Britain’s soft touch on bribery
The international organisation demanded the UK adopt proper anti-bribery laws
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Fixing injury claims
The Ministry of Justice has proposed reforms to the claims process in the UK. Philip Tracey outlines what they mean and how they could affect the issue of costs
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Regulators are top concern for FS firms
Penalties for data breaches are more worrying than reputation damage, according to survey
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The absurdity of a risk free world
Shami Chakrabarti, director of Liberty, speaks to StrategicRISK
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Insurers up for the economic challenge
Greater challenges lie ahead but the sector is confident and keen to take risks, says CBI
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Lords press parliament to take online security seriously
Government debates the subject of cyber crime and online security
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MPs urge Britain to introduce mandatory carbon reporting
The Government's strategy ‘does not reflect the urgency or magnitude of the issue', says Aldersgate Group
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Britain needs Paulson’s package
CBI says US Treasury’s banking bail-out is vital for the stability of markets
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Bombs, bird flu and banana skins
There are many catastrophic events that can cause disruption to business, but more often than not its a disorganised response that causes the most serious problems. Peter Power looks at the key features of a crisis management plan
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Investor group welcomes ban on short selling
Desperate times call for radical measures, says Investor Relations Society
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Irish brokers predict premium rise
The sale of AIG’s Irish unit would lead to significant increases in insurance premiums, according to reports
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Sarah Poon wins IRM’s Best Student Award
Wins the award for her submission on risk issues in the Gulf economies