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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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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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Breaking the glass ceiling for women in risk and insurance
Three women from Willis,Lloyd’s Market Association and Hempel who made it to the top of the male-dominated risk and insurance industry recall how they overcame prejudice and why they support greater diversity
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“A key to success is to take on what others are unwilling to take”
Aon head of cyber and commercial E&O EMEA Sarah Stephens on what it takes to succeed in the risk profession
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"We must raise the number of women at board level" − ACE chief
ACE Group country president France, Nadia Côté says the industry can benefit from greater diversity at every level
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"I'm not a supporter of the women's quota in Germany"
Bombardier head of risk engineering, global risk management and insurance, Malwine Braunwarth examines the issue of gender diversity
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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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Anne Charon: how I made it to the top of Zurich, France
Charon looks back at her career, explaining why she will never leave financial services and how she overcame prejudice in the sector
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"I sense a new energy among leaders in risk," – Willis' Ailsa King
Willis managing director of risk solutions on the challenges she faced in her career and how attitudes at the top are changing
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"Both genders have key strengths"
Sabrina Hartusch, Triumph International’s global head of insurance, finance and administration, unlike many in the industry, says that her decision to build a career in risk and insurance was deliberate
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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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Women in Risk: plugging the gender gap
In the first of a series of Women in Risk articles, FERMA president Julia Graham is on a drive to improve gender diversity in the risk and insurance profession. Here, she explains how and why
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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