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AnalysisOil rich Eastern Libya could declare autonomy
East Libyans, who make up 25% of Libya’s population, are likely to seek control over oil fields in their region, accounting for 66% of the country’s entire production
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AnalysisMid-East war risk up 60%
The possibility that Israel launches a pre-emptive strike against Iran has risen sharply recently, according to experts
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AnalysisBefore the storm
The seeds of today’s economic woes can be found at the start of a decade that saw huge social change and the risk management profession come of age
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AnalysisIndex ranks the most law abiding states
Populism coupled with a desire by the government to capitalise on high global commodity prices is fuelling nationalisation in resource rich countries
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AnalysisCrisis is the new normal – risk management since 2008
Globalisation means dealing with risks – and catastrophe – all over an increasingly uncertain world
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AnalysisUK identifies 100 climate change risks
Annual flood damage costs in the UK could rise to £12bn by 2080 but climate change also presents opportunities for business, says Defra
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AnalysisOngoing instability in Mid-East defines political risk outlook
Staff and assets of foreign companies are considered legitimate targets by extremists
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AnalysisNew UK cyber strategy revealed
The UK commited £650m to tackle cyber crime and introduced a new “cyber security hub” to help protect the private sector
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AnalysisStrategic risk leaps 5% this year
Instability in the Arab world is affecting the strategic risk exposures for businesses across the globe by creating instability in the energy markets and by inspiring political unrest
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AnalysisCyber attacks reach “disturbing” levels
Cyber attacks on the Government, the public and industry have reached disturbing levels, according to the chief of Britain’s spy centre
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AnalysisBe ready for rating
Led by Standard & Poor’s, rating agencies are looking at corporations’ ERM programmes as part of their assessments
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AnalysisFerma elects new president and welcomes new members
Pirelli’s Jorge Luzzi takes over from Peter den Dekker and Ferma welcomes new Maltese and Slovenian risk associations
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AnalysisEurope's search for growth crosses Latin protectionists
Tax breaks and incentives to boost Brazil’s businesses against other emerging economies herald a home-loving trend that increases risk for multinationals
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AnalysisGlobalisation: Greatest risks and opportunities
Intellectual property, currency fluctuations, political instability and lower safety and quality standards are the top four barriers to success in emerging markets
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AnalysisThreat level ongoing
Terrorist threats have become an inescapable aspect of modern life and, as these leading terrorism experts argue, countries cannot take their safety for granted - whatever action they take to minimise the risks
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AnalysisTerrorism risk is on the rise
Terrorist atrocities increased 15% last year with Nigeria, Egypt and Pakistan all at high risk
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AnalysisEnergy price hike sparks protest in Israel
Extra costs caused by disruption to Egyptian gas company, Gasco
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AnalysisTropical storm causes oil rig shut down
Oil companies have evacuated workers off the coast of Texas
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AnalysisGreek default: Impact for risk managers
How a crumbling Greek financial system could affect risk managers, by James Bray
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