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InterviewsYesterday, today, and tomorrow
Welcome to our very special ten-year anniversary edition of StrategicRISK
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Features
By hook or by crook
From Enron to Worldcom to Madoff, the last decade featured a number of momentous frauds and scams. But, as Andrew Leslie discovers, those profiting from people's desire to make a quick buck is not just a modern problem
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FeaturesTowards a better world
Sustainability, ethical standards and anti-corruption measures - these are the three big issues that should be dominating every corporate agenda, bellieves Nathan Skinner
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Building blocks for the future
No longer able to leave all risk managing to the risk manager, the board is being forced to take responsibility. Neil Hodge asks how corporations will structure themselves to deal with a constantly shifting risk landscape
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Features
Check the small print
During a tough economy, outsourcing can seem like the perfect way for a business to cut costs and improve the balance sheet. But, Sue Copeman warns, the devil is int he detail
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FeaturesPrime crime
Has fraud boomed in the recession? Or is it simply that cash-strapped copmanies are spotting things earlier? As the old adage goes, there's no such thing as a small fraud, just those that haven't had time to grow. Peter Davy reports
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FeaturesSeal of confidence
Dan Trueman discusses how businesses can protect their key intangible assets
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FeaturesTotal recall
Product defects put manufacturers, suppliers and retailers at risk of product liability claims, and factors such as globalisation and new technologies mean that these exposures are becoming increasingly complex, explains Jon Elvidge of XL Insurance
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AnalysisBusiness urged to cut links with Iran
Companies face increased pressure by US-based lobbyists to cut business ties with the Iranian regime
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InterviewsGender gap widening
The corporate world is not doing enough to achieve gender equality, says WEF survey
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AnalysisFalkland oil assets at risk in run up to Argentine elections
Drilling in the Falklands has sparked tensions and a populist decree poses confiscation risks to oil firms and cargo vessels
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Political interference greatest risk to banks
‘Banana Skins’ poll identifies top threats to banks
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Elevated political risk continues into 2010, says Aon
18 countries downgraded in this year’s political risks map
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Interviews
Aon chief joins Miller
Former Aon CEO to lead a new team focused on corporate risk in UK and Europe
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InterviewsNew decade, new health risks?
Over the last decade pandemics have been the cause of most concern, but other kinds of health risk are increasing
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FeaturesOut of sight, out of mind
Employers may be well-versed in the duty they have to ensure a safe environment for their staff. But what about the safety of employees sent away on business trips? Andrew Leslie looks at the potential risks and what companies can do to mitigate them
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FeaturesBorn free and equal
The multinational that abuses its power in poorer countries risks financial losses, litigation and reputational ruin. Yet shocking cases of exploitation still occur. It is time to take responsibility, says Nathan Skinner
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FeaturesDangerous results
2009 was a relatively mild year for natural catastrophes, with losses well below average. But with the tragedy in Haiti in January, and rising global temperatures continuing to put certain regions under pressure, there is no cause for complacency, argues Nathan Skinner
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FeaturesMaking a crisis out of a drama
As the swine flu pandemic monopolised international news headlines and governments bulk-bought vaccine, companies across the world prepared themselves for the worst. Thankfully, the worst has not materialised, but lessons can still be learned, says Tony Dowding
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FeaturesEvolving threats
As political risk uncertainty rises, the threat landscape is changing. StrategicRISK has teamed up with ACE to find out what tops your list of concerns and what you’re doing to mitigate them
