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Keeping credit markets turning – Zurich
Banks and other financial institutions are turning to insurers to help free up capital through risk transfer deals
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China: Why the most populous country on earth is shaping the global economy
With GDP and growth envied by many Western countries, China is increasingly shaping the global economic landscape
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Resource scarcity a raw deal for risk managers
Rapid population growth and geopolitical tensions are elevating resource scarcity to a completely new level
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How European risk managers found their voice − FERMA at 40
From its early days with six national affiliates, no office and a hard-to-pronounce acronym, FERMA has blossomed into a formidable, well-respected force across Europe. This is the story so far
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Firms are failing to address increasing corporate travel risks
Corporate growth in emerging and commercially underdeveloped markets is heightening the risks of business travel
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Corporates operating in Japan face a disproportionate amount of risks
Besides being prone to earthquakes and other natural disasters, Japan is threatened by its ageing, shrinking population and the possibility of regional conflict
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What risk managers at multinationals are doing about carbon emissions
With punishment taxes on the horizon, companies are discovering the commercial benefits of cutting carbon dioxide emissions. Chief risk officer Carl Leeman gives a snapshot of what his firm is doing in this space
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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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Emerging multinationals move into riskier territory
As more established markets become too saturated, companies in Asia and Latin America look to venture into emerging economiesPart of a multinational risks series supported by
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The Philippines: a land of extremes
The country has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, but income inequalities, a growing population and being on a typhoon path mean it remains vulnerable
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Risk management at the forefront of Asia’s corporate expansion
StrategicRISK’s inaugural conference in Singapore highlighted key risks in the region for businesses
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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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Is rebranding the answer for Malaysia Airlines?
The airline faces an unprecedented challenge to rebuild its reputation following two back-to-back crises
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Diminishing working-age population poses global risk
Demographic imbalances threaten to destabilise strong economies and increase socioeconomic and political risks for corporates
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Legal focus: the UK gets tough on illegal working
Employers need to review their procedures following changes to the UK’s prevention of illegal working and civil penalty system
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Oil and finance sectors suffer under insurgent rule
Corporate activities and political ties are under threat from the Islamic State in Iraq
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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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Innovative solutions to managing risk
It is vital that companies innovate and, in a rapidly changing world, the role of the risk manager is taking on a new urgency
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Legal focus: aircraft accident investigations
The loss of Flight MH370 raises the question of the legal and risk implications surrounding aviation incidents