All Editorial articles – Page 30
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InterviewsCristina Martinez
We need to be less confident about our new intangible world, says the corporate director of risk at meat-processing multinational Campofrio
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AnalysisIn the driving seat
Last year’s major catastrophes helped risk specialists push business continuity management up the board agenda. Now it’s all about maintaining that momentum
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AnalysisWaging war on executive salaries
The so-called shareholder spring has led to an investor rebellion against high earners. So how do businesses reward top bosses without damaging their image or the bottom line?
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AnalysisIn the eye of the Twitterstorm
Social media is a major corporate risk. You ignore it at your peril, as the Scottish council Argyll and Bute found out when it tried to shut down a nine-year-old schoolgirl’s food blog
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CommentQ&A: Igor Mikhaylov
Certification gives candidates a competitive advantage, and the opportunity for higher salaries
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AnalysisThe path to wisdom
Specialist qualifications are becoming ever more important in this competitive industry
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AnalysisCourt halts Brazilian Belo Monte dam project
Construction halted on Brazilian dam because locals haven’t been consulted
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AnalysisMaplecroft: Asian economies at greatest risk from natural disasters
Countries face highest financial risk because of exposure to events and poor recovery capability
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AnalysisA bigger slice of the pie
The financial crisis has led to the rise of a new risk – resource-rich states moving to seize a greater share of profits from the companies exploiting their natural resources
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HeadspaceHeadspace: Hans Laessoe
LEGO Systems senior risk director Hans Laessoe says John Lennon was his hero but now takes second place – to his wife
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MarketingRisk Dashboard: A sample of SR100 views
Risk managers must lead in a changing world: The StrategicRISK 100 Risk Retreat tackled failing democracy, the shift in economic power to the East, cyber threats, and the need to give something back
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AnalysisBusiness as usual for the UK after Bribery Act
Claims that a defence company with UK links bribed officials to secure a Saudi contract has left the UK with another potentially embarrassing dilemma
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AnalysisReputational risk: badge of dishonour
A company ignores risk to brand reputation at its peril, and that risk can be much more complex – and have far greater consequences – than anyone anticipates, as BP found out in the Gulf
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FeaturesHow to learn from banks on proportionate control
Good risk management can open up opportunities. But too many controls can become costly, cumbersome, and create a false sense of security
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InterviewsEurope’s risk leaders: follow in our footsteps
As we enter a new year, 10 leading risk management professionals reveal how they reached their current position and their thoughts on a career in risk management
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AnalysisSteady as she goes
In these changing times, one of the few things anyone can be sure about is that uncertainty will continue. But while risk exposure for business is growing, it’s not all doom and gloom
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AnalysisDevastating magnitude 7 quake kills hundreds in Turkey
Economic losses are expected to hit around $1bn
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AnalysisBad corporate citizenship
Large European multinationals are an integral part of the fabric of society and the growth of civil unrest, swiftly and unpredictably mobilised by new technology, is showing companies the danger of being seen as ‘bad citizens’ in struggling economies
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AnalysisThe hidden risks of highly automated systems
The Air France flight accident raises more questions than answers over automatic systems and what steps should be taken if they fail
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FeaturesKeeping the lights on
Energy risk is a growing concern in a world where resources are becoming increasingly scarce, but mitigating this risk now offers a wealth of additional benefits
