All StrategicRISK Global articles in Oct 2012
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AnalysisLondon 2012: The greatest show on earth
When the Olympic and Paralympic Games came to a close last month, the UK had two reasons to celebrate: its impressive medal tally and a near incident-free event. But staging the games certainly wasn’t without challenges
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AnalysisBribery Act – the calm before the storm
The Bribery Act 2010 came into force in sthe UK a year ago. The predicted deluge of prosecutions has yet to happen, but companies should ensure now that they have robust policies in place
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HeadspaceHeadspace: Adrian Clements
Adrian Clements ArcelorMittal Luxembourg’s general manager, asset risk management, talks about building a galleon by hand, his greatest hero – and his secret relaxation method
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AnalysisSolvency II – and now for the hard bit
The Solvency II deadline is looming, with firms now using risk management as an even more vital business tool
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AnalysisCleaner trading
The FSA may be averse to taking legal action over money laundering, but it’s not the case with US regulators
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AnalysisGetting to grips with the EU’s debt crisis
The eurozone is partly to blame for difficulties experienced by some of its members
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FeaturesDealing with staff kidnapping
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
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CommentCan looking at the past teach us a lesson for the future?
One way for risk managers to try to predict the future is to take an intelligent look back at history
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Risk MapKidnap and ransom
Kidnap threats are rising around the world and the danger to business travellers and employees is particularly acute
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AnalysisEuro banks to shed €20bn worth property loans
Major banks have already sold €7.5bn worth of portfolios this year
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AnalysisSiemens forced to deny dealings with Iran
Europe’s largest electrical engineering company forced to deny ties after accusations of industrial espionage
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AnalysisFirst Chinese aircraft carrier enters service
Countries express concern over superpower’s growing naval capabilities
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This Week's Top RiskTotal warns against drilling in the Arctic
French oil giant says consequences of possible spill are too great to comprehend
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CommentA land of opportunity?
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
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AnalysisString of cyber attacks on US banks continues
Wells Fargo latest bank to be hit raising fears over safety of US financial institutions
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AnalysisEconomic downturn fuelling demand for liability insurance
EMEA companies fear increased volume of claims as global economy continues to weaken
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AnalysisSumatra quake may have broken up Indian Ocean plate
Series of massive earthquakes in April may result in the creation of a new tectonic plate
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AnalysisTWG Europe appoints new head of risk
Former Hertz risk manager excited about ‘fantastic opportunity’
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This Week's Top RiskScientists warn seas could rise by 6.8m
New research places further importance on need to reduce carbon emissions
