Financial risk – Page 7
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AnalysisHas Rolls-Royce revolutionised supply chain finance?
When many of its suppliers were struggling to finance the tools on which the manufacturer relied, it devised an ingenious solution to help them, thereby mitigating a key business risk Part of a property and casualty risks series supported by
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AnalysisWho was the best performing Lloyd's insurer in 2014?
Most firms reported lower underwriting profits after a tougher year, but who came out on top?
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AnalysisRestructuring aid in favour of Irish bank Permanent TSB approved
The plan sets out the path for PTSB to become viable in the long-term without further state support
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AnalysisThe real worry for the EU economy is not a Greek exit but creeping trade credit risks
When it comes to economic trouble in Europe, currency and trade credit risks leave the current Greek drama in the shade
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AnalysisWhat are the legal implications of the UK leaving the EU?
As some politicians clamour for the UK to brexit, what would happen to the EU-derived laws? Would everything change or would it remain the same?
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AnalysisFuture of risk management in Asia
Finances, compliance and governance top list of challenges for risk managers
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AnalysisICAP fined €14.9m for participation in cartels in Yen interest rate derivatives sector
The broker had facilitated six of the seven cartels in the sector
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AnalysisCorporates fail to assess value at risk before buying insurance
The worst practice in corporate risk financing is that companies are buying cover without checking assessments produced by risk managers
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AnalysisGrowth opportunities at its highest in the UK compared to other EU countries according to 1,322 chief executives
Chief executives also highlighted the US, Germany and China as the most important countries for growth, but say they are concerned by a shortage of talent
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Online onlyStress test exposes major vulnerabilities of EU insurers
The exercise has tested the resilience of the insurance sector and identified its major vulnerabilities
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OpinionEditor's opinion: ‘Finding a workable solution to global wealth inequality is a long-term challenge’
Mike Jones says a failure to tackle the disproportionate sharing of global wealth could be damaging for businesses and nations
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AnalysisGlobal financial systems ignore extreme weather risks
Exposures to extreme weather are not being factored into valuations and assessments by creditors and investors at the cost of billions of dollars
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AnalysisRegulatory change and cyber threats top ranking of key risks affecting financial institutions
An overwhelming 91% of risk managers from European financial institutions say regulatory change is the biggest threat to their business
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Risk InnovationA guide to the top risks facing financial institutions
When it comes to risk, the effects of the 2007-08 crisis are still being felt today. So, where do financial institutions go from here? The report examines the top five risks facing the sector and cuts through the complexity of Basel III and other regulations
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Online onlyEuropean Central Bank becomes Single Supervisor in the Banking Union
Responsibilities include the supervision of 3,600 banks
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Online onlyCommission adopts detailed prudential rules for banks and insurers to stimulate investment in the economy
The delegated acts will ensure that banks have sufficient liquid assets in testing circumstances and introduce international comparability to leverage ratios
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FeaturesHow 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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AnalysisHow multinationals are managing Forex risks
High levels of volatility in today’s foreign exchange markets is spreading concern among C-suite executives
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Analysis“There’s still a chance the euro will collapse”
As a tax-ridden, red tape-bound Europe sinks into further economic gloom, small and medium businesses must wait for reform
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FeaturesEmerging 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
