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Financial institutions targeted in cyber warfare
With geopolitical tensions on the rise, financial institutions are being hit by state-sponsored cyber attacks − BAE Systems
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Regulatory change and cyber threats top ranking of key risks affecting financial institutions
An overwhelming 91% of risk managers from European financial institutions say regulatory change is the biggest threat to their business
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Working hours stretched for risk professionals in financial services
More than one third of risk professionals work longer than the EU’s limit on weekly working hours as average working week increases
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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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“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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JLT poaches seven from Aon to boost its US specialty business
Several of Aon’s senior management team will join JLT, after the latter announced a €63.25m net investment expansion plan for its US specialty business
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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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What’s new from Airmic 2014
Airmic’s chief executive John Hurrell and its technical director Paul Hopkin review the association’s latest products as the conference comes to an end today
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Airmic 2014: Financial services and utilities are most exposed to cyber risks
Aon’s cyber diagnostic tool highlights key markets at most risk of cyber attacks
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Profile: Julian James, president, Allied World Europe
Allied World’s Europe chief outlines his growth plans and vents his frustration at the ‘introverted’ London market
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Simon Gaffney named chief operating officer of Willis Global and Willis Limited
Anne Pullum succeeds Gaffney as director of corporate development
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Captives: Get a grip on intangible risks
Captive insurers are increasingly underwriting more esoteric risks not adequately catered for by the commercial insurance market
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US retailers plan cyber crime defence tool
Following a large-scale cyber attack on US retail giant Target, retailers plan to set up a platform to share information on cyber threats to defend against hackers
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Zurich to focus on global corporate business
Insurer shifts strategy to support global corporate clients
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Firms pay out for secret AET cyber threat
Almost 40% of IT decision-makers say they are unable to detect or protect their firms from advanced evasion techniques
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Multinationals drive trade credit market growth
Large multinationals are buying more credit insurance as the risks increase, according to Marsh’s head of trade credit UK and Ireland, Tim Fisher
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Marsh completes acquisition of Scotland-based Central Insurance Services
The transaction extends the broker’s operations in the oil and gas, financial services, construction and agriculture industries
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Bitcoin: a risky investment
While the popularity of secretive virtual currency Bitcoin continues to soar, questions remain over its market volatility, and the risks associated with its use