Asia Pacific – Page 58
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AnalysisToyota to recall 7.4 million cars
Company will voluntarily recall cars from across the globe due to faulty window switches
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AnalysisPower industry struggling due to increase in major losses
Rising frequency of events could place industry at risk according to report
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InterviewsJohn Keating
Faced with managing risk across an enormous and highly complex network, J Sainsbury’s head of insurance and risk management, John Keating, takes a straightforward approach. ’We just keep things simple,’ he says
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AnalysisSumatra quake may have broken up Indian Ocean plate
Series of massive earthquakes in April may result in the creation of a new tectonic plate
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AnalysisEconomic downturn fuelling demand for liability insurance
EMEA companies fear increased volume of claims as global economy continues to weaken
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CommentA land of opportunity?
Global warming is making the Arctic more accessible to those looking to exploit its mineral wealth, but there is still much to be wary of
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AnalysisFirst Chinese aircraft carrier enters service
Countries express concern over superpower’s growing naval capabilities
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AnalysisCleaner trading
The FSA may be averse to taking legal action over money laundering, but it’s not the case with US regulators
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AnalysisBribery Act – the calm before the storm
The Bribery Act 2010 came into force in sthe UK a year ago. The predicted deluge of prosecutions has yet to happen, but companies should ensure now that they have robust policies in place
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FeaturesDealing with staff kidnapping
The threat of kidnap is increasing and is not limited to known hotspots such as South America and parts of Asia. It is starting to emerge in a variety of guises in Europe, where extortion is a common threat
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Risk MapKidnap and ransom
Kidnap threats are rising around the world and the danger to business travellers and employees is particularly acute
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AnalysisJapan’s posts $9.6bn trade deficit
Imports have risen against exports for the third year in a row creating the country’s biggest deficit since Fukushima
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AnalysisPanasonic suspends operations in China amid protests
Japanese electronics giant temporarily shuts plant as protests over disputed islands spreads across China
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AnalysisCyber gangs target PC factories
Some 20% of all the hardware bought from China found infected with malware capable of stealing personal details
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AnalysisBHP Billiton hit by huge drop in profits
Company has an optimistic outlook for the new decade despite current economic stagnation
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Analysis“Cyber Jihad” causes panic and fear across India
Doctored photographs and threatening text messages are part of new psychological terrorism
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AnalysisAnti-Japan protests take place across China
Protests occur across the country over island dispute
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GraphicsRisk Indicator: Water conflict starts to surface
Scarcity of water and rising demand could soon be the trigger for wars around the world
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Special ReportsSpecial Report: Captive risks
This special report also looks at the impact of Solvency II and capitive domiciles serving BRIC economies
