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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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Flight into the unknown
As the first plane to attempt a round-the-world trip using the power of the sun alone, Solar Impulse 2 is a unique risk – so what convinced one insurer to support it against all odds?
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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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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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Missing MH370 crisis handling threatens reputation
An assessment of the potential impact on Malaysia Airlines following the disappearance its flight to Beijing
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Aon and Manchester United: Leading from the front
The relationship between a global broking giant and the biggest football club on the planet goes far deeper than mere sponsorship and is very much a business “partnership”
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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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Ensuring timely payments
Late payments are turning into an epidemic, putting many companies at risk
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How to manage cyber risks
After a successful SR100 event exploring cyber risks in depth, StrategicRISK asks John Dowdy, head of defence & security at McKinsey & Co, what measures companies should be taking to defend themselves?
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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