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FeaturesInnovate to mitigate effects
Glasgow Caledonian University Researchers are studying ways local authorities can reduce austerity risks to vulnerable people
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FeaturesHow to: Cope with kidnapping
No longer reserved for movies and millionaires, kidnapping is a very real possibility for executives working and travelling in risky environments abroad. Make sure you know how to keep yourself, and your staff, safe
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FeaturesHow 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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FeaturesFive 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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FeaturesHow to: Deal with complexity
In this increasingly uncertain world, organisations need to evolve their risk management frameworks to further enhance their resilience to unexpected shocks. Here are five practical steps to do so
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FeaturesGreat contraction reveals price of poor money management
The economic turmoil has exposed flaws and inefficiencies in corporate treasury departments that is costing companies much more than they realise, according to a survey
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FeaturesHow to learn from banks on proportionate control
Good risk management can open up opportunities. But too many controls can become costly, cumbersome, and create a false sense of security
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FeaturesUnderstanding and measuring risk appetite
Effectively measuring risk appetite and determining risk tolerance allows companies to analyse their objectives and take advantage of opportunites
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FeaturesThe dangers of dealing with customer data
As customers become more aware of personal data use, companies must realise that preserving information on customers is of the utmost importance
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FeaturesResilience through sustainability
Businesses must shift to an embedded sustainability strategy to guarantee growth and competitive advantage in the future
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FeaturesManaging 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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FeaturesHow 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
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FeaturesKeeping the lights on
Energy risk is a growing concern in a world where resources are becoming increasingly scarce, but mitigating this risk now offers a wealth of additional benefits
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FeaturesHow to fight fraud
Financial institutions are forced to trust their employees, yet 70% would consider committing workplace fraud. Here are steps towards a counter-attack
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FeaturesHow to: Do business in frontier markets
Emerging markets promise big gains – and risk management challenges to match. Ambitious companies should follow these five steps to crossing frontiers
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FeaturesHow to: Communicate with the board
Risk management is crucial to the survival of every business, yet few boards have a strong working knowledge of the area. Here are some key steps you can take to rectify this
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FeaturesHow to: Conduct corporate foreign policy
Engaging with business abroad can prove rife with barriers and challenges, yet in our globalised economy it’s increasingly necessary. How can you get it right?
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FeaturesHow to: Combat fraud
What can risk managers do to deal with fraud in their organisations, asks James Bray
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FeaturesHow to: Deal with the tricky nature of collaboration
Monitoring and nurturing relationships between collaborative businesses is no easy task, meaning vital – and beneficial – components can slip through the net
