All Regions articles – Page 74
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Gas industry rocked by contaminated land case
Anna Rabin says that the High Court's decision in a landmark contaminated land case has significant implications.
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Analysis
German companies exposed
The largest German-owned companies have almost 20% more exposure to pensions risk than top UK and Dutch firms and over three times more than French-owned organisations, according to new research by Me
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Economic crime still soaring
UK companies are losing billions of pounds to economic crime. Hossein Hamedani discusses the results of a recent survey.
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New fraud legislation on the horizon
The UK Fraud Bill may become law before the end of 2006. Neil Hodge discusses the implications.
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When risk management saves lives
Lee Coppack interviews Guy Lamand, StrategicRISK Lifetime Achiever award winner and recipient of the first ever French government prize for civil defence.
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Who's who at Alarm Conference 2006
Plenary speakers provide insightful opinions from different areas and explain their understanding of, and approach to, risk management.
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Big Responsibilities Small Rewards
Despite a growing acknowledgement that the calibre and performance of non-executive directors have improved since corporate governance rules were revamped in the UK, recent studies show that fewer peo
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When the liability clock starts ticking
Too late to sue? A recent European court case shows that consumers will generally get the benefit of the doubt in the interpretation of consumer legislation, warns James Haddleton.
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Corporate disclosure and Eastern Europe
James Hydzik looks at some of the potential pitfalls for companies investing in Eastern Europe and discusses how problems are being overcome.
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Dealing with unwelcome advances
How do you deal with the risks of a hostile takeover bid? Penny Avis reviews research findings that should help you prepare your defence
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Analysis
COMPLACENCY PUTS UK ORGANISATIONS AT RISK
Many UK organisations are failing to prepare for disruption, despite evidence outlining the business benefits of disaster planning, says a survey published last month by the Chartered Management Insti
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Corporate disclosure and governance in Russia
Alexander Livshitz describes how Russian companies are introducing disclosure and governance to provide confidence to the international financial community
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THE OFR IS DEAD - LONG LIVE THE OFR
The UK Government may have dropped the OFR, but it may be unwise to celebrate too heartily Richard Carpenter writes.
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FLIES IN THE SOUP
Unmarked GM products, black market meat and protectionist measures collide in Moscow, says James Hydzik
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Features
Irregular procedures
With failure to follow procedural regulations being enough to make the dismissal of an employee automatically unfair, more and more claims simply based on procedure are being brought before UK employm
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The reality of US-style litigation
Commentators have sounded the alarm that the UK is on the verge of a tidal wave of asbestos litigation Is this speculation accurate and, if so, how should companies respond? Terry Budd, Jane Harte-Lov
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SEC Pay Proposals
Proposals by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the US financial services regulator, to amend its executive compensation disclosure requirements to improve transparency have been broadly welcomed
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UK Government reconsiders approach
How well is the UK government managing risk? A House of Lords enquiry is seeking to find out Peter Joy reports.





