All Strategic Risk Global articles in July 2012 – Page 2
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Analysis
Romney: US has “moral imperative” to prevent Iranian nuclear weapons
Republican candidate calls Iran “the most destabilising nation in the world”
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Analysis
Climate change sceptics forced to reconsider
Human activity responsible for 1.5C global temperature rise in last 250 years
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Analysis
Researchers discover way to trick iris scanners
Findings raise doubts over security of identity systems
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Analysis
Declining sea-ice levels around Arctic at least ‘70% man-made’
Experts predict Arctic could be ice free in the summers from as early as 2020s
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Analysis
Smog alert for Olympics opening ceremony
‘Worst summer smog for years may affect athletes and public’
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Analysis
Euro zone crisis presents “key risk” to China, IMF claims
Domestic dangers also pose threat, fund warns
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Analysis
Severe typhoon hits Hong Kong
Strongest storm for 10 years causes disruption across the island
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Analysis
European companies underprepared for terrorism and political risk
Research suggests companies would welcome more information on coverage after 34% admit to having none at all
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Analysis
UK business seeks foreign opportunities
BRIC countries are main destinations for staff sent overseas
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Analysis
Markets drop sharply as fears escalate over Spain
Stocks and euro tumble while bond yields hit record high
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Analysis
“City rooted in culture of short-termism”
Report urges bonus reform to establish long-term relationships
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Marketing
Risk Report 2012 update
In May 2012, StrategicRISK published its annual Risk Report, in association with Marsh Risk Consulting, which outlined the views of leading risk managers and identified the pertinent issues dominating the risk landscape. Here is a snapshot of its findings.
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Analysis
Coalition strategy is ‘hindering growth’
Thinktank urges temporary tax cuts and change to fiscal policy
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Analysis
Russia officially joins WTO
Membership finally agreed after 18 years of protracted negotiations