All StrategicRISK Global articles in StrategicRISK May 2008 – Page 4
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Online onlyUS proposes disclosure law on extractive industries
The Bill would require oil, gas and mining companies to disclose what they pay to extract resources from other countries
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Online onlyBenefits of cutting power plant emissions exceed costs: EEB
The use of emission control techniques would result in significant health benefits across Europe, says study
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Online onlyFM Global releases risk data for first time
Release of property protection information reflects increasing interdependence of businesses
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Online onlyNOAA predicts up to 16 named storms
For 2008, the outlook indicates a 60 to 70 % chance of 12 to 16 named storms including 2 to 5 major hurricanes
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Online onlyAon comments on Exeter bomb
Explosion in Exeter highlights the need for companies to be vigilant, says broker
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Online onlyTotal UK admits negligence, not liability
High Court rules Buncefield supervisor was negligent on night of explosion
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Online onlyEurope looks to strengthen financial oversight
Launches consultation on the role of banking, insurance and pension regulators
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Online onlyENISA calls for compulsory breach notification
Europe's network and information security agency warned that member states need to invest more resources and collaborate more closely
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Online onlyALARM 2008 Conference
The ALARM conference will be held in Birmingham this year between June 29 and July 1
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InterviewsJohn Hurrell
AIRMIC's chief executive talks about his plans for the association and how members can take advantage of the heightened emphasis on risk management
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Online onlyWEF report highlights Africa’s key risks
Food security, geopolitical instability, economic shocks and climate change are key risks to the region
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Online onlyP&I club publishes guide to P&I industry
Book focuses on the services provided by protection and indemnity clubs
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Online only25% of US PCs are infected: OECD
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has reported that 25% of PCs in the US could be infected.The report goes on to say that although its economic and social impacts may be hard to quantify, malware used directly or indirectly can harm critical information infrastructures, result in financial ...
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Online onlyUnite leader calls for windfall tax on oil firms
One of Britain's biggest unions, and a key government backer, has pressured the government to change its direction on business
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Online onlyCoface downgrades seven industry sectors
45% increase in payment defaults over the first four months of 2008, notes credit insurer
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AnalysisNews from NARIM
A change at the top and plans to tackle claims handling were on the agenda in Holland
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Online onlyWorst of crunch still to come
Nearly two thirds of UK companies believe the worst impact of the credit crisis is yet to come
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Environmental insurance specialist joins Aon
Dr. Simon Johnson has joined Aon as director in the Aon Environmental Services Group
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Online onlyUS investor optimism slides: Gallup
Investor optimism has tumbled to its lowest level since the beginning of the Iraq war
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Online onlyIntroduction to Risk Management Reports
This section outlines the range research reports produced by the Newsquest Specialist Media Business Intelligence Unit for the Risk Management sector. Each is individually priced with discounts for subscribers to Strategic RISK.
