All Company Risk articles – Page 18
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Online onlyMigrant workers at higher risk
New figures reveal that migrant workers in the UK construction sector are much more likely to be injured or killed in the workplace
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InterviewsCountrywide execs charged with fraud
The head of the biggest mortgage lender in the US lied about how much risk his firm was taking on, claims the SEC
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Analysis10 steps to better risk management
A new report examines the factors behind the banking crisis and poses some practical steps for rebuilding risk management
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Shell human rights trial postponed
Relatives of murdered activists say Royal Dutch Shell played a role in their executions
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Online onlyTreasury issues sanctions against Hizballah
Two African-based supporters have had their assets in the US frozen
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Microsoft fined $200m for breaching patent
The verdict represents the fourth largest jury verdict in the US and the second-largest patent jury award
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Online onlyEurocrats blast rating agencies
Ratings are not a satisfactory basis for determining regulatory capital, said Europe’s Economic and Social Committee
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Online onlyPig flu victim sues Smithfield
Suit claims Mexican farm was a ‘breeding ground’ for swine flu
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OFT clampdown on cartels
Companies that resort to price fixing to boost profits in the recession will be targeted, warns law firm
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Online onlyCompetition authorities fine Intel record €1bn
Intel accused of illegal sales practices to encourage manufacturers to use its microprocessor chips
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InterviewsRegulator fines Morgan Stanley £1.4m for risk failure
Failure meant that a trader could deliberately cover up losses of $120m
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European captives welcome Solvency II framework
European Parliamentary vote is welcome step forward, says ECIROA
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Online onlyConstruction sector failing to manage project risk
Breach of health and safety legislation is a common mistake, says Marsh
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Apartheid victims can sue multinationals
A US District Judge ruled that several companies can be sued by apartheid victims for ‘aiding and abetting’ the regime
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Bank of China managers ran $485m laundering scam
Involved laundering money through Las Vegas casinos
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Online onlyE&Y comments on Solvency II
Solvency II will be at the top of every insurer’s agenda for the next three years, it says
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FeaturesKnow your business
Identifying your suppliers and customers is crucial if you want to avoid international corruption scandals and legal penalties. Michael Short has the answers.
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FeaturesCorruption risks on the rise
There is probably no more corruption in the world now than there was 30 years ago, but corruption related risks for companies have substantially increased – particularly over the last decade – warns Robert Barrington
