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Crimes against commerce on the rise in MENA
Organised crime against businesses is becoming more prevalent in the MENA region and companies should invest more time and money into preventive measuresPart of a multinational risks series supported by
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How the use of technology is reshaping commerce from one of scarcity to one of abundance
In an extract from his book Reputation Economics, Joshua Klein considers how the concept of abundance through technology is changing basic business models
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China declares war on corruption
The Chinese crackdown on corruption has sent ripples throughout Asia, leaving multinationals to determine how to manage its contradictory pressures
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Heightened cyber risks demand strategic focus
Accepting the eventuality of a cyber attack or breach is the first step, risk managers must then find a way to implement an efficient strategy throughout the company
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Ethical hacking: Attack is the best form of defence
It might sound like a contradiction in terms, but ethical hacking is a crucial weapon in the fight against cyber crime
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Legal focus: Preserving assets
A practical look at some of the procedural options open to a victim of fraud in England, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates
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Leading brokers Willis, Aon and JLT on managing risks in retail
After some lean years, prospects are slowly improving for retailers, but they need to keep up with constantly evolving risk landscapes
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Growth of Big Data a big challenge for business
The real challenge for businesses is extrapolating value of the constant growth of Big Data
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Food industry faces nanotechnology consumer test
Highlighting nanomaterials and allergens in food and drink products is a serious risk for the industry, according to ACE
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Great contraction reveals price of poor money management
The economic turmoil has exposed flaws and inefficiencies in corporate treasury departments that is costing companies much more than they realise, according to a survey
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The dangers of dealing with customer data
As customers become more aware of personal data use, companies must realise that preserving information on customers is of the utmost importance
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How to fight fraud
Financial institutions are forced to trust their employees, yet 70% would consider committing workplace fraud. Here are steps towards a counter-attack
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How to: Combat fraud
What can risk managers do to deal with fraud in their organisations, asks James Bray
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How to: Strengthen your defences against cyber attacks
You might think your intellectual property is safe, but cyber crime is a fast-growing threat. Here are 10 steps you can take to protect your company’s deepest secrets
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How to: Spot a con man
If you want to avoid damage to both your finances and reputation, you need to make sure you do your research
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How to: Organise a whistleblowing programme
An open culture and positive reporting will identify more black swans than formal procedures alone
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How to: Deal with nanotechnology risks
Nanotechnology is carving new frontiers in manufacturing, medicine and food processing, creating a stream of new risks in its wake
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The new world order
Governments worldwide are planning drastic changes to the regulatory landscape, these include new duties for directors and better risk management. Neil Hodge investigates whether all the new regulation be a good or bad thing
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How to: Protect customer data
Public trust in the ability of many organisations to protect customer details is in freefall. So why do so many still rely on inadequate traditional defences, such as a firewall or anti-virus systems? Neil Hodge investigates
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How to: Deal with the Bribery Act
Marsh and Kroll hosted a recent event debating the impact of the UK’s new Bribery Act on businesses. Here’s what happened