Opinion – Page 14
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OpinionEU Commission to request a Court of Justice opinion on Singapore trade deal
Clarification is required as to which provisions fall within the EU’s exclusive or shared competence and which remain in the member states’ remit
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OpinionEditor's opinion: a legacy to be proud of − FERMA at 40
As leaders of Europe’s risk community congregate in Brussels to celebrate the association’s 40th anniversary, editor Mike Jones considers FERMA’s journey until now and beyond
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Opinion'The worst crime for a risk manager will be to be caught asleep at the wheel’
Asia editor Sean Mooney on the potential challenges and opportunities likely to arise after the ASEAN Economic Community officially comes into existence
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OpinionAsia editor's opinion: Australian firms and insurers must rethink supply chain issues
Sean Mooney on why Australia needs to address mounting supply chain issues, or face dire consequences
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OpinionEditor's opinion: ‘Political risks have brought an added sense of wariness to business travel’
Editor Mike Jones on the scope of risks faced by business travellers and the increasing significance of an effective travel risk assessment
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OpinionInga Beale: “Being more diverse is good for business”
Lloyd’s first-ever female chief executive tells her story of reaching the top and why diversity is important for the industry
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OpinionEditor's opinion: events of the past six months threaten to redefine how we perceive risk
“The speed of recent events – from the disappearance of MH370 to emergence of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has made it harder to join the dots and assess the impact”
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OpinionAsia editor's opinion: Malaysia Airlines must rebuild from the ground up
Asia editor Sean Mooney on the reputational challenge facing Malaysia Airlines and wider political implications of the MH17 crisis
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OpinionLegal focus: construction risks in MENA
The MENA region has become a land of opportunity for construction projects, but those undertaking business there should be aware of certain legal specificities
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OpinionIslamic State tests corporate resilience
Business continuity and internal resilience structures of firms in Iraq or neighbouring countries face a challenge from the terrorist group
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OpinionLockton poaches three from JLT to boost its financial risk unit
Broker expands this division with new appoints to its international management liability team
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OpinionOpinion: “We are only moments away from the next major cyber hacking story”
The finance sector is no less vulnerable to attacks than consumer markets says Colin Lobley, director at risk consultancy firm, Manigent.
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OpinionRisk management no longer stifles business innovation
Risk managers are increasingly seen as key players in driving business innovation, but they face challenges in adopting an innovative approach
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OpinionProfile: Kathryn Wallin, risk manager at Marriott
After a meteoric rise, the risk manager for Marriott is spearheading plans to re-energise an ageing profession
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OpinionEditor's opinion: 'For too long, the EU’s lawmakers have been a law unto themselves.’
Mike Jones on the widespread dissillusionment towards the EU, evidenced by the emerging support for far-right parties across Europe
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OpinionGlobal captive market growth set to continue
Captive advisory and practice leader, Nick Gale says flourishing interest from SMEs and a growing awareness of non-traditional risks spell good news for captive insurance
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OpinionEditor's opinion: Manchester United's chastening experience offers a risk lesson for all companies
The club’s managerial woe is a tough lesson in business continuity
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OpinionAsia editor's opinion: Political risks in Thailand leave corporates in limbo
Asia editor Sean Mooney on why the political turmoil in Thailand shows no signs of improvement and threatens to further hamper the country’s economic growth
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OpinionWillis Ltd appoints David Martin as chief executive
David Martin replaces Steve Hearn as chief executive, with the latter continuing to serve as chairman and chief executive of Willis Global
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OpinionLegal focus: deferred prosecution agreements – proceed with caution
The rights of employees may not be best served by this latest tool against corporate crimes
