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AnalysisCapitalism’s last stand
Some are warning that the world’s economic woes and the protest movements they have fuelled could spell the end of the capitalist system as we know it. Could we already be in transition?
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AnalysisChina’s threat to the net
There’s a global war being conducted on the Internet, with China and Russia going all out to steal commercial secrets from the West, say security experts
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Features
How to: Avoid getting caught out by trade sanctions
Governments are increasingly willing to use trade sanctions as a political tool, and can put them in place quickly. Businesses must work hard to keep on top of regulatory changes
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MarketingRisk Financing: Evolving cyber cover
As awareness of digital risk grows, insurance options from a burgeoning cyber market are becoming more sophisticated
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AnalysisBRICs “no capacity” to withstand shocks
The investment potential of China, India and Russia is being undermined by poor governance and societal resilience, according to a new report
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AnalysisWindstorm Andrea cost insurers €267m
PERILS released the first initial loss estimate for the windstorm that hit Europe in January
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Risk MapRisk Atlas: Political Risks
A year of unrest has seen uprisings in the Arab world and protests on Europe’s streets
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AnalysisThreat from the net
There’s a global war being conducted on the Internet, with China and Russia going all out to steal commercial secrets from the West, say security experts
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AnalysisThe 1990s – a new focus on risk
It was the decade that brought Hurricane Andrew, asbestos, and a seismic shift in the scope and importance of risk management
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AnalysisIT risk biggest concern amongst organisations worldwide
Almost three quarters (74%) of organisations consider unplanned IT and telecom outages their biggest concern, a survey by the Business Continuity Institute claimed.In the survey 458 business leaders revealed their top five risks. They were:Unplanned IT and telecom outages – 74%Data breach (i.e. loss or theft ...
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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
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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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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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AnalysisTalent shortage tops Lloyd's risk index
Rather than fears over the economy or growth, business leaders are concerned about losing key human resources as the baby boomer generation retires
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GraphicsInfo-graphic: Corruption map of the world
Explore how bribery perceptions have changed over the past four years
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CommentChina’s economic miracle may not be sustainable
Mal Bozic, assistant director of risks at Aegis Advisory says there are big questions around rising dissent and troubling economic signs in the Far East
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Risk MapRisk Atlas: Economic risks
Facing up to the eurozone crisis: Banks and taxpayers would need to stump up at least €2 trillion to sort out debt woes
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InterviewsLone ranger
Rogelio Bautista Guardeño was Spanish company Abengoa’s first risk manager. Now he’s one of the few in Europe to really evolve his role beyond buying insurance. Is it time the rest caught up?
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Special ReportsEnvironmental Special Report: Alternative methods
In the wake of several high-profile environmental disasters, many firms are looking at different resource extraction methods - but these are not without their own ecological consequences
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AnalysisBe ready for rating
Led by Standard & Poor’s, rating agencies are looking at corporations’ ERM programmes as part of their assessments
