All Strategic Risk Global articles in January 2012
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Online onlyBe alert to political risk
After the political shocks of 2011, French risk experts consider that 2012 is likely to be equally challenging. Political risk takes many forms, and risk managers need to be on their guard
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Case Studies
Case Study: Severe Storms
In 2004, two major hurricanes struck the Florida coastline, home to Ocean Spray’s grapefruit processing operations. Many businesses in the area suffered damage and downtime, and most of the region’s grapefruit crop was lost. However, Ocean Spray’s offices, concentrating facility, attached tank farms and inventory escaped major damage.
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AnalysisSteady as she goes
In these changing times, one of the few things anyone can be sure about is that uncertainty will continue. But while risk exposure for business is growing, it’s not all doom and gloom
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InterviewsEurope’s risk leaders: follow in our footsteps
As we enter a new year, 10 leading risk management professionals reveal how they reached their current position and their thoughts on a career in risk management
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HeadspaceHeadspace: Lennart Edström
Electrolux’s group risk vice-president Lennart Edström believes in people and admires those who stand up for what they believe in, regardless of the consequences
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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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AnalysisBribery revealed
Some companies are no better at tackling corruption than three years ago, despite new anti-bribery laws
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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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AnalysisReputational risk: badge of dishonour
A company ignores risk to brand reputation at its peril, and that risk can be much more complex – and have far greater consequences – than anyone anticipates, as BP found out in the Gulf
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AnalysisBusiness as usual for the UK after Bribery Act
Claims that a defence company with UK links bribed officials to secure a Saudi contract has left the UK with another potentially embarrassing dilemma
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MarketingRisk Dashboard: A sample of SR100 views
Risk managers must lead in a changing world: The StrategicRISK 100 Risk Retreat tackled failing democracy, the shift in economic power to the East, cyber threats, and the need to give something back
