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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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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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Risks versus opportunities in oil-rich Nigeria
AIG, JLT and crisis prevention firm, NYA International examine the risks of operating in Africa’s emerging marketsPart of a multinational risks series supported by
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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 the sharing economy reshaping consumption models?
Professor Fleura Bardhi explains how consumer attitudes are changing and why businesses should take note
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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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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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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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BRICs must raise their game
The BRICs face formidable challenges as they strive to regain the extraordinary growth rates of the past decade
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Multinationals lack clarity over crisis risk solutions – XL Group
Misunderstanding of risks in emerging countries can unhinge operations when a crisis strikes, insurer warns
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Beazley’s space odyssey
The insurer’s head of space underwriting speaks to StrategicRISK about starting a space division from scratch in a difficult marketplace
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Rage against the regime
The risk of conflict and political violence is increasing in size and severity for multinationals
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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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Global elections set to heighten political risks
As people around the world cast their votes in a variety of important polls this year, businesses must prepare for considerable change in the geopolitical risk landscape
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Future of risk management: modern risk leaders
A new generation of risk managers is emerging, enterprise-wide risk advisers who take on a holistic approach
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Future of risk management: new risk culture
Risk leaders consider how the 2008 financial crisis, globalisation and technological advances have changed the risk manager’s role