All global risks articles
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AnalysisQuick briefing: how to manage the ‘risk multiplier’ effect
As risks become more interconnected, businesses must consider them holistically instead of in isolation. Here’s how to address the risk multiplier effect
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AnalysisThe biggest risks facing exporters and how to tackle them
New research exposes the supply chain risks facing organisations operating internationally. Here’s how they can be tackled.
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AnalysisPolitical risk is growing - how risk managers can prepare
Operating successfully will depend on the ability of companies to proactively manage political risks. A new survey shows how the landscape is shifting, and how risk managers can respond.
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AnalysisWhy risk managers are turning to political risk insurance
In the wake of falling foreign exchange reserves, more businesses are relying on political risk insurance to protect against governments failing to pay foreign suppliers
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AnalysisWorld ‘unprepared’ for magnitude of cascading climate risks
As the intensity of heatwaves, storms and floods speeds up, so do the time horizons for rising global instability, warns Maplecroft
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AnalysisUkraine triggers a re-evaluation of global systemic risk
Systemic risks affect entire markets - not just specific sectors - and are now top of mind for senior executives - WEF
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AnalysisAndy Burnham: Managing risk is an “ongoing reality”
Manchester mayor says ’challenging norms’ will help manage risks moving forward
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AnalysisShanghai lockdown delivers $28 billion hit to global trade
Clothing, textiles and automotive industries have been most impacted by supply chain backlogs
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AnalysisWEF Report: Climate inaction dominates global concerns
Top risks are climate crisis, growing social divides, heightened cyber risks and an uneven global recovery, as pandemic lingers on
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AnalysisFrance Europe’s most complex country for business
For the UK, the conclusion of Brexit, along with new international trade agreements, brings increased clarity and stability
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AnalysisRussell releases port disruption scenarios
Around $7.5 trillion of trade is concentrated in 50 major ports, with potential for major supply chain disruption
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AnalysisPandemic to drive further supply chain disruption
UK firms say COVID-19, international trade disputes and deglobalisation – including Brexit - are the biggest threat to their business
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AnalysisWhy pandemics fell off the risk radar
The risk of a global pandemic has risen in recent years, but the perception of that risk has not matched reality - WEF
