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Analysis
The greater will of China

2012-11-01T00:00:00Z

The once-in-a-decade leadership handover in China is likely to have a greater effect than the recent US presidential election
Analysis
USA braced for arrival of Hurricane Sandy

2012-10-29T10:43:00Z

‘Frankenstorm’ set to cause widespread damage and disruption to major cities
Analysis
Toyota to recall 7.4 million cars

2012-10-10T11:15:00Z

Company will voluntarily recall cars from across the globe due to faulty window switches
Analysis
Power industry struggling due to increase in major losses

2012-10-09T17:00:00Z

Rising frequency of events could place industry at risk according to report
Comment
A land of opportunity?

2012-09-26T10:50:00Z

Global warming is making the Arctic more accessible to those looking to exploit its mineral wealth, but there is still much to be wary of
Risk Map
Kidnap and ransom

Kidnap threats are rising around the world and the danger to business travellers and employees is particularly acute
Analysis
Cleaner trading

2012-09-21T00:00:00Z

The FSA may be averse to taking legal action over money laundering, but it’s not the case with US regulators
Features
Dealing with staff kidnapping

2012-09-21T00:00:00Z

The threat of kidnap is increasing and is not limited to known hotspots such as South America and parts of Asia. It is starting to emerge in a variety of guises in Europe, where extortion is a common threat
Analysis
Capitol ills

2012-08-17T00:00:00Z

The USA has a reputation for being trigger-happy when devising regulation to deal with corporate risk
Graphics
Risk Indicator: Water conflict starts to surface

2012-08-17T00:00:00Z

Scarcity of water and rising demand could soon be the trigger for wars around the world
Special Reports
Fraud risks: The enemy may lie within

2012-08-17T00:00:00Z

Fraud against private enterprises is draining billions from UK businesses, and increasingly it is thecompanies’ own management that are responsible
Analysis
Cape fear

2012-08-17T00:00:00Z

High levels of violent crime are damaging prospects for growth in South Africa. Despite this, opportunities remain for businesses prepared to manage the security issues and take on a host of other potential risks
Interviews
Born ready

StrategicRISK’s European Risk Manager of the Year 2012 John Ludlow, of InterContinental Hotels, developed his risk management system while rescuing the Toby carvery chain. And it stood him in good stead through the unrest in Egypt during the Arab Spring
Analysis
Lloyd's highlights Arctic risks and opportunities

2012-04-16T15:20:00Z

A new report published by Lloyd’s of London and Chatham House has called for regulatory caution and the need for increased research into the risks posed by future development in the Arctic
Risk Map
Risk Atlas: Healthy obsession

2012-04-16T11:09:00Z

While political unrest overseas is topping many firms’ risk agenda, the wellbeing of foreign-posted staff should also be up there
Analysis
Taming the monster

2012-04-16T11:08:00Z

Governments’ main answer to continued economic uncertainty seems to be to legislate. But what risk managers really need is a considered approach to the problems rather than political crowd-pleasing
Special Reports
Captives: Stuck in no man's land

What effect is the uncertainty surrounding the implementation of Solvency II having on the captive industry?
Marketing
War of the cyberworld

2012-03-29T10:10:00Z

There’s a battle going on out there, with ‘hacktivists’, spies and criminals trying to steal corporate and government secrets, and cyber security experts struggling to stop them
Risk Innovation
My view: Jorge Luzzi

2012-03-22T16:41:00Z

Ferma’s new president Jorge Luzzi answers StrategicRISK’s questions about the future of Europe’s biggest risk management association
Analysis
Severe winter storms wreak havoc

2012-03-08T11:47:00Z

Natural catastrophes in the US, Eastern Europe and Asia have killed thousands and caused millions of Euros worth of damage