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FeaturesThe dangers of dealing with customer data
As customers become more aware of personal data use, companies must realise that preserving information on customers is of the utmost importance
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InterviewsRogelio Bautista Guardeño
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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Risk MapChina’s overseas investment
China’s commercial influence overseas is rising. According to one source, China’s outward investment since 2005 totals $263bn (€185bn)
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Special ReportsA legal minefield
Ethical standards for businesses are about to get stricter, so senior managers and directors will need to take a far more hands-on role in ensuring that their fi rms comply with the rules.
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AnalysisAbsolute power corrupts
With phone hacking investigations now extending across the pond to September 11 victims, News Corporation has more and more to answer for. But bosses’attempts to plead ignorance won’t wash – corporate culture is led from the top.
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AnalysisEurope's search for growth crosses Latin protectionists
Tax breaks and incentives to boost Brazil’s businesses against other emerging economies herald a home-loving trend that increases risk for multinationals
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HeadspaceJorge Luzzi
Pirelli group risk manager Jorge Luzzi has an international career and a clear vision for risk management, but knows that those alone don’t make him a rich man
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AnalysisMy View: Jorge Luzzi
Ferma’s new president Jorge Luzzi answers StrategicRISK’s questions about the future of Europe’s biggest risk management association
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AnalysisGlobalisation: Greatest risks and opportunities
Intellectual property, currency fluctuations, political instability and lower safety and quality standards are the top four barriers to success in emerging markets
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Risk MapRisk Atlas: Cyber crime
Cyber crime is becoming increasingly sophisticated, and increasingly malicious
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Risk MapRisk Atlas: Terrorism
Acts of terrorism are impossible to predict, especially at the hands of lone terrorists
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Risk MapRisk Atlas: Corruption
Corruption is rife around the world, but larger companies are no longer turning a blind eye
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AnalysisAl Qaeda after Osama
The death of Osama Bin Laden, who was killed by Navy Seals in a daring raid in Pakistan on May 2, 2011, could increase the likelihood of further international terrorist attacks
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CommentMy View: Jorge Luzzi
Ferma’s new president Jorge Luzzi answers StrategicRISK’s questions about the future of Europe’s biggest risk management association
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GraphicsRisk Financing: Pressure from all sides
Major natural catastrophes, piracy attacks, continuing cargo theft and a stagnant global economy - there’s plenty keeping the marine and cargo market awake at night this year
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AnalysisThreat level ongoing
Terrorist threats have become an inescapable aspect of modern life and, as these leading terrorism experts argue, countries cannot take their safety for granted - whatever action they take to minimise the risks
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AnalysisTop five bribery fines
The ‘it couldn’t happen to us’ assumption is a dangerous one to make, as these case studies of corruption clampdowns across the world prove
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Special ReportsCaptives Special Report: Mapping management
While local managers contribute a great deal to the running of a captive, specialist captive management companies can ensure all bases are covered
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Special ReportsCaptives Special Report: What do you cover?
Most captives are used to insure standard property and casualty risks, but if structured and financed properly, almost anything can be covered
