Political risk – Page 15
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Online onlyGermany extends terror backstop for 2 years
The federal government, however, said it expects the amount of the guarantee to be gradually reduced
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Online onlyPolitical and security risk in emerging markets threatens business stability: Survey
Survey finds that 57% of emerging markets are at medium political risk or above
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Online onlyMI5 chief warns of more violent attacks
In a speech he said the main national security threat was from Al Qaida and its associated groups
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Businesses unprepared for terror attacks
Over 80% of property professionals believe businesses are ill-equipped to cope with a terrorist incident, reveals Lockton
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AnalysisBuilding a sustainable enterprise economy
What role can businesses play in forging a peaceful and sustainable future for the earth and its inhabitants?
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Online onlyNew workplace recovery centre opened in Surrey, UK
SunGard Availability Services has opened a 65,000 sq ft workplace recovery centre in Leatherhead, Surrey
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AnalysisWhen terrorists strike
Property insurance claims stemming from large terrorist incidents can drag on, but a new agreement between government and industry could help speed the process
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Online onlyUK’s separated plutonium stockpile poses severe risks warns Royal Society
Report says best option is to convert the plutonium into a fuel for nuclear reactors
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Online onlyUS Passes TRIREA
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007
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Online onlyCompanies failing to test continuity plans
Many UK businesses are failing to test the effectiveness of their business continuity plans
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Online onlyGerman terror plot foiled, firms warned to stay alert
Homegrown terrorism is still rife and businesses need to be vigilant, according to Aon
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AnalysisThreat from al-Qaeda is low level attacks
A terror risk forecasting company says that the threat to UK property stems from loosely coordinated small scale attacks
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Online onlyAIR founder launches risk consulting firm
Applied Insurance Research founder announces the formation of a new independent firm
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Emerging risks impeding business development
Over one third of companies avoid investing in overseas markets due to political risk fears, according to report
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Chemical Contingency
Chemical, biological and radiological weapons are attractive to terrorists. But companies can protect and defend themselves. Gwyn Winfield writes
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Coping With Extreme Threats
In a submission to the UK Defence Committee in April, David Gamble looked at how the private and public sectors could contribute in the face of an extreme national threat
