Analysis – Page 35
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AnalysisHow not to behave
Huge global companies have been used to having it their own way, often at great cost to local communities and the environment. What are the issues that should be on every multinational’s risk management agenda?
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AnalysisSolar storms could hit Olympics
We’re all well aware of the dangers of sunburn, but when the sun reachest its fiercest within the next couple of years, it’ll take a lot more than sunscreen to protect the earth’s population
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AnalysisRisk linkages
La Niña leaves human and economic toll in its wake, pushing global commodity prices up, says Maplecroft's Helen Hodge
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AnalysisWhy we all suffer when the larder is empty
Food shortages – and rising prices – now have an effect on every economy. Just look at the results from last year’s Russian ban on grain exports …
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AnalysisNat cats cost $109bn in 2010
Russian heat wave and Haiti earthquake were deadliest disasters last year
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AnalysisCat modellers overestimate losses
Models can’t accurately predict hurricane losses, finds Karen Clark research
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AnalysisFeed the world
Dr Anna Moss assesses the impact of recent natural catastrophes in Australia and Russia on the risk of food security
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AnalysisLast year is worst in decades for US mine deaths
29 miners killed in a single blast at Massey Energy’s Big Branch pit
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AnalysisSweden rocked by terrorism
A lone terrorist is less likely to be discovered than a larger cell, according to RMS’ model
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AnalysisAvatar economy
The lack of formal regulation of financial transactions between players in virtual worlds such as Second Life leaves the gaming system open to abuse, reports Nathan Skinner
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AnalysisThe credit crisis animated
You might want to see this clever video animation of the credit crisis by Jonathan Jarvis
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AnalysisConsumers want stricter data rules
Companies should be subject to US style disclosure laws and face tougher penalties
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AnalysisFT report backs Guernsey
Changes to the Channel Islands’ tax regime won’t hit their popularity
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AnalysisBuyers and brokers reach transparency agreement
Ferma’s deal with BIPAR includes rules on remuneration and managing conflicts of interest
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AnalysisAccenture bullying claim fails
A computer analyst was wrong to say his employer breached health and safety law, ruled a court
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AnalysisSomalia and Yemen top terror risk index
Greece is the European country most at risk of a terror attack
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AnalysisOpen trade is key to growth
G20 is told to design better employment practices, reports Max Hibling
