All Regions articles – Page 9
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Online onlyGulf leak is worst ever
Officials confirmed that BP’s Gulf oil spill is the world’s worst accidental leak
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InterviewsSmartening up
In today’s tough climate how can firms make the most of smart risk management. Michael Morley-Fletcher investigates
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Online onlyEast London rainfall increases tenfold
New research found rainy days of 25mm have become more frequent
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InterviewsCutbacks expose new risks for public sector
Government austerity present unique challenges for risk managers in the public sector, says Zurich
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Online onlyInsurance costs to increase ‘modestly’ for offshore energy risks
The Gulf spill will not harden the energy market as much as Hurricane Katrina, says Marsh
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FeaturesSpecial Report: Public sector risks
Local authorities are being forced to get creative in order to cut costs without losing precious services – and all done in the full glare of the public eye, finds Sue Copeman. In this special report on the public sector, we focus on the impact such changes will have on ...
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Interviews‘Doing nothing is not an option’
The UK government’s policy of ‘more for less’ is presenting some particular challenges for the public sector as pressure mounts to demonstrate value for money. But can the risk management function within these organisations do the same?
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InterviewsProbe launched into pharma bribery
A US investigation was launched into suspected bribery by big pharma spanning three continents
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Online onlyGulf oil spill: Are nukes the answer?
Nuclear explosions have successfully plugged oil leaks in the past
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InterviewsUK swine flu response was good
An official inquiry finds that the UK was well prepared for the swine flu pandemic
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InterviewsInfographic: Swine flu cases and timeline
The UK’s response to swine flu was based on a massive overestimation of possible victims of swine flu
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Online onlyNasa satellite tracks Gulf oil leak
This satellite picture shows the size of the Gulf oil slick
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Captive RiskDomicile, sweet domicile
Good people, short flights and a flexible regulator all help captives professionals decide on their ideal base. Liz Booth looks at the pros and cons of the main locations in Europe, and considers if being in or out of the EU is an advantage
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InterviewsKPMG publishes compliance guide for Bribery Act
Implementing anti-bribery and corruption policies can help build more sustainable businesses, says KPMG
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Online onlyMore Icelandic eruptions likely, experts say
Since the eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull, there has been speculation about the triggering of its larger neighbour, Katla. Recent research from scientists at the UCL Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction warn this is a strong possibility. The ‘post-mortem’ into the eruption concludes that if any future eruptions combine with ...
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InterviewsFerma leader wins risk management award
The Dutch risk management association rewarded Peter Den Dekker
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Online onlyHurricane Alex strikes Mexico
Texas escapes Alex’s wrath, biggest risk now is the heavy rainfall
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FeaturesThe new pollution
Once just a ‘low likelihood’ technical concern, environmental liability is now seen as a standard business risk, moving fast up the priority list. More companies are considering using their captives
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