All Strategic Risk Global articles in October 2011 issue
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CommentWe should be experts in how not to buy insurance
Spanish multinational Abengoa’s chief risk officer, Rogelio Bautista Guardeno, answers StrategicRISK’s questions about his unique approach to risk management
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CommentA decade of harsh lessons in interconnectivity
The fall of the Twin Towers and its aftermath show the ripple effect of global risk. Ten years on, in the year of the Japan earthquake, what have we learned?
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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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Analysis‘Disappointment’ over UK’s first bribery prosecution
Legal experts claim the act’s test case has missed an opportunity to set a strict precedent, while others believe its potential will only be realised in time
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AnalysisBad corporate citizenship
Large European multinationals are an integral part of the fabric of society and the growth of civil unrest, swiftly and unpredictably mobilised by new technology, is showing companies the danger of being seen as ‘bad citizens’ in struggling economies
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AnalysisThe hidden risks of highly automated systems
The Air France flight accident raises more questions than answers over automatic systems and what steps should be taken if they fail
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FeaturesHow to manage a global supply chain
Global sourcing can be a cost-effective measure, but it does present an array of potential risks that must be accounted for
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FeaturesKeeping the lights on
Energy risk is a growing concern in a world where resources are becoming increasingly scarce, but mitigating this risk now offers a wealth of additional benefits
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InterviewsForging ahead
Social imbalances will play a major part in future risk mitigation, GDF Suez deputy chief risk officer Michel Dennery believes, with ERM playing a critical role
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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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FeaturesHow to fight fraud
Financial institutions are forced to trust their employees, yet 70% would consider committing workplace fraud. Here are steps towards a counter-attack
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AnalysisRising temperature
From agricultural production to changes in the weather, most businesses will be exposed to climate change. But with its risks clouded by uncertainty, how do they reduce that exposure?
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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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InterviewsMichel Dennery
Social imbalances will play a major part in future risk mitigation, GDF Suez deputy chief risk officer Michel Dennery believes, with ERM playing a critical role
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GraphicsRisk Indicator: Famine feeds risk challenges
A new index reveals the extent of food insecurity worldwide and the factors exacerbating the problem
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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: Tightening up on tax
The days when having a captive could produce some significant tax benefits for its parent company have largely disappeared. But fiscal authorities are still prepared to challenge where they feel a captive is providing an unfair advantage
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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
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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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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
