Asia Pacific – Page 46
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AnalysisHealthcare in Africa improves amid Ebola outbreak
International SOS’ analysis reveals the world’s most dangerous locations concerning health risk
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AnalysisNew model quantifies political risk to investors
Investors in Ukraine are expected to lose more than one third of their investment in a 10-year time frame
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AnalysisGrowth opportunities at its highest in the UK compared to other EU countries according to 1,322 chief executives
Chief executives also highlighted the US, Germany and China as the most important countries for growth, but say they are concerned by a shortage of talent
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AnalysisKPMG on why India’s FDI limit hike spells insurance growth
Firm calls for quick action by foreign insurers
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AnalysisPotential changes to Pool Re costs and rules on kidnap and ransom on the horizon
Two terror-related rule changes emanating from the UK have put corporate property owners and those using London’s kidnap and ransom market on notice
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AnalysisParis terror attacks a warning of rising geopolitical risks
The spread of political and ideological violence is expected to continue and the latest attacks are a warning that the risk is a global threat
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AnalysisReputation, cyber and business interruption risks top AGCS’s risk barometer
Loss of reputation and brand value and cyber crime have both leapt up the risk table to second and third place respectively, after business interruption
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Analysis“Even the best strategies may not be enough to retain Generation Y”: Sean Mooney on the perils of people risk
Sean Mooney on the perils of people risk in the Asia-Pacific region
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FeaturesChina: Why the most populous country on earth is shaping the global economy
With GDP and growth envied by many Western countries, China is increasingly shaping the global economic landscape
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AnalysisSupply chain: what companies should do to ensure their suppliers deliver
As supply chains grow in complexity and businesses become increasingly interdependent, firms need to be more proactive in managing the risks along the chain
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AnalysisIf a company is “averse to risk, it may fail to grow”
The challenge is to find the best balance between risk and reward and to be consistent in the approach to managing risk, so that opportunities are not missed, says Zurich’s Terry Wang
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AnalysisWhy firms should switch to green energy despite drop in oil prices
Tumbling oil prices may affect growth in the renewable energy market, but businesses should seriously consider switching to cleaner forms of fuel
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AnalysisFalling oil prices and rising geopolitical tensions heighten risk in several countries
Marsh’s 2015 Political Risk Map reveals risk scores for 170 countries based on political risk, macroeconomic risk, and operational risks
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OpinionEditor's opinion: ‘migrant labour might be commonplace, but it remains nonetheless controversial’
Mike Jones on how different immigration policies around the world are adversely affecting key economies
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AnalysisA new European political order?
Growing support for populist parties in Europe is increasing political uncertainty, meaning firms must be able to adapt to a shifting risk landscape
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AnalysisPiracy boom threatens key oil and gas supply chain route
A proliferation of pirate attacks along the Strait of Malacca is a major concern for risk managers in 2015 – XL
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AnalysisAviation sector faces new risks and rising cost of claims
Despite a measurable improvement of safety practices, aviation risk managers face new challenges, such as a talent shortage, cyber risk – AGCS
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OpinionEditor's opinion: ‘Finding a workable solution to global wealth inequality is a long-term challenge’
Mike Jones says a failure to tackle the disproportionate sharing of global wealth could be damaging for businesses and nations
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AnalysisHow risk management can prepare firms for so-called 'Black Swans'
Black Swans are highly improbable, often unforseeable, game-changing events, such as the disappearance of Flight MH370. So, how do they affect the practical world of risk management?
