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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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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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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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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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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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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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Is achieving 100% supply chain traceability possible?
Cass Business School Professor ManMohan Sodhi makes the case for full supply chain traceability, although it may not be practical for all firms
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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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Businesses urged to improve continuity plans as Ebola spreads
As Ebola spreads through West Africa, companies with operations in the region should check their continuity plans, but avoid panicking as, although the disease has no cure, their employees are unlikely to catch it
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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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Emerging-market multinationals consider captive insurance
Tomorrow’s captive owners are likely to be based in India, China or Brazil
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Risk management for modern era
Profile: Carl Leeman The chief risk officer for Katoen Natie understands the risks facing us in the digital age … and he’s keen to spread the message
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Major projects under the spotlight: World Risk Day 2013
“To become a risk management champion, delegates need to take an holistic approach”
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Chain reaction
Businesses should consider the ethical issues surrounding supply chain labour or else beware the risk of incurring brand and reputational damage
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Top risks for French risk managers
Cybercrime’s seemingly limitless potential for disruption is giving French risk managers sleepless nights
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Five steps to re-emerging as a resilient organisation
Organisations need to rebuild their risk management structures to cope with the increasing frequency of unforeseen, devastating risk events
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How to: Avoid getting caught out by trade sanctions
Governments are increasingly willing to use trade sanctions as a political tool, and can put them in place quickly. Businesses must work hard to keep on top of regulatory changes
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Managing your way out of a crisis
Recent research shows that most companies will face a value destroying catastrophe at least once every five years. Here two experts show how responding well to one can actually help boost the value and reputation of your company
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How to manage a global supply chain
Global sourcing can be a cost-effective measure, but it does present an array of potential risks that must be accounted for