Analysis – Page 227
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AnalysisUS reinforces sanctions on Iran and Syria
New Executive Order targets foreign entities in contravention of current sanctions
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AnalysisKing blames lack of regulatory clout for British banking crisis
The Bank of England Governor says reform of the banking sector “is essential”
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AnalysisMicrosoft ordered to remove products from German market
Court rules in favour of Motorola over Microsoft patent fight
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AnalysisGreenpeace activist lands in French nuclear plant
Engine-powered paraglider raises awareness of gaps in reactor’s security
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AnalysisBolivia seizes assets from Spanish energy company
Military seize local assets of Spanish company, Red Electra
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AnalysisUnilever loses €200m a year to the effects of climate change
Company announces plans to promote green activities to investors to reduce the bill
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AnalysisIran: risk outlook
Troop deployments are escalating in the Persian Gulf. But while the probability of conflict anytime soon is minimal, economic sanctions are hampering multinational businesses and the long term prospects are anything but rosy
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AnalysisPeruvian mining sector in fear of local protests
Minas Conga gold and copper mining project stalled due to protests by local indigenous peoples
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AnalysisSpanish companies struggle with credit risk in flailing economy
New study shows that two out of three companies have experienced significant defaults on contracts within the past twelve months
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AnalysisGerman managers anxious following D&O ruling
Decision by the German Court means managers may lose D&O cover if in breach of duty
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AnalysisConstrutora Delta risks contract losses
Potential for Brazilian contract cancellations highlights the risks posed by corruption to contract stability
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AnalysisEuropean austerity drives political risks
Significant increase in global risk due to combination of European austerity and the Arab Spring
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AnalysisItalian business confidence falls in April
Fall in Italian business confidence as austerity hits
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AnalysisTrade sanctions hit international trade hard
Increased costs and concerns around compliance with economic sanctions are slowing world trade
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AnalysisConsumers and businesses left in the dark on data security
Despite the majority of people being worried about the amount of personal data held online, a significant proportion are still prepared to share information with people they do not know
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AnalysisSants tells bankers to "do the right thing"
Financial reward should not be sole motivation accordintg to head of City regulator
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AnalysisNo supply chain lessons learnt from 2011
Despite last year’s series of natural catastrophes, many organisations still lack complete visibility into their supply chains leaving them vulnerable to the next disaster
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AnalysisReputational risk to sponsors of Bahrain GP
3-Day Bahraini protest underway to coincide with F1 grand prix
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AnalysisUK retail sales jump 1.8% in March
UK retail sales record their biggest monthly rise in last 12 months
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AnalysisShale gas: is it all that it’s fracked up to be?
‘Frackers’ were delighted on Tuesday after a report compiled by the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) advised that hydraulic fracturing should resume in the UK
