All StrategicRISK Global articles in December 2009
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FeaturesInside the rating agency
In his only UK interview, Moody's whistleblower Eric Kolchinsky offers a glimpse into the inner workings of the rating agencies and warns Nathan Skinner that systemic problems are getting worse not better
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FeaturesCollective bargaining
As the European Commission proposes a system of collective redress, some critics fear a move towards US-style class actions says Neil Hodge
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Features
On best behaviour
Financial pundits are asking why big corporates failed to anticipate the economic meltdown. Hindsight may be a wonderful thing, but companies' boards must take some responsibility says David Wilson. Now is the time to get the right dynamics in place.
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FeaturesBusiness uninterrupted
Contract certainty, reputational impact and handling post-loss issues were among the topics discussed at StrategicRISK’s recent question time on business continuity. Nathan Skinner describes the debate
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AIRMIC Portfolio
Casting the net to secretaries
AIRMIC is offering free trial membership to company secretaries as part of a drive to bring the benefits of the association to a wider range of businesses and managers through an agreement with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA). Although the association already has a very high proportion ...
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FeaturesCharting disaster
Following a year of economic turmoil and political tensions, Nathan Skinner highlights the global issues that will be on the world's risk register in 2010
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Features
Under your controls
In the current climate, procurement teams must find a way to manage the uncertainty of supply price, availability and demand. Risk frameworks are vital but Andrew Leslie finds that the human touch should not be underestimated
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Special ReportsCovering up your exposure
Bernard Laporte explains how a comprehensive risk engineering policy can help companies reduce their liability exposures
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AIRMIC Portfolio
Opening more doors
AIRMIC is making a concerted effort to deepen its involvement with all its members and to broaden its appeal to managers who have risk management responsibilities but not necessarily a risk management job title. Although AIRMIC now holds a range of events, chief executive John Hurrell wants to reach members ...
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FeaturesSpecial Report: ERM
Against the odds in these litigious, recessionary times, directors’ and officers’ liability insurance is getting cheaper for many companies. Sue Copeman gets the full picture
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FeaturesMaking the investment fit
How can risk managers persuade their boards to invest in risk engineering when money is tight? asks Tony Dowding
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AIRMIC Portfolio
SIGS are given overhaul
Experience has shown AIRMIC that members’ interest groups based on industry sectors are more sustainable than those for specific topics, so it has reorganised its special interest groups. The industry groups are: charities, construction, financial institutions, food and distribution, media, IT and telecoms, power, property, rail, retailers, travel and water ...
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FeaturesOn thin ice!
Using pioneering ice-drilling methods, one survey team has made the most ominous predictions yet for the future of the polar caps. Nathan Skinner looks at the perils facing the Arctic – and those who explore it
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AIRMIC Portfolio
What they really want to know
Data protection, cyber risks, supply chain, business continuity and disaster recovery, director and officer, captives and claims issues are among the subjects that risk managers say they want to know more about from partner briefings, according to a survey of members to help plan the programme of events in 2010. ...
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AIRMIC Portfolio
Managing your reputation
Maintaining a good reputation with key stakeholders is an aspect of business where risk managers can play a critical role, AIRMIC believes, so it has joined forces with the London based consultancy Reputability with the aim of publishing a communiqué setting out the principles of good reputation management. Anthony Fitzsimmons, ...
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FeaturesManaging the risk
Managing your directors’ and officers’ liability (D&O) risk has always been important. In today’s recession where pressures may encourage directors to cut corners and third parties to sue, it’s vital, writes Sue Copeman
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Features
So now what?
Organisations are working hard to put the financial crisis behind them, but with a new year must come a new approach for companies and their risk managers, says Andrew Leslie
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Editor's LetterPromoting your profile
Recession has focused companies’ attention on risks, this is a big opportunity for the risk management community
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AnalysisDon’t reach for the lawyers....
Suing to protect your privacy, or to prevent damaging allegations being made public is looking an increasingly bad risk
