All Supply Chain Risks articles – Page 15
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Online onlyFerma president sets out his manifesto
Peter Den Dekker is focused on delivering an agreement with brokers over contingent commissions and influencing the impact of Solvency II on the market
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Online onlyThree arrested in terror investigation
Two men from Colorado and one from New York have been detained on terror charges
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AnalysisForeign investment slumps in developed economies
The UK saw its foreign investment halve while investment in the developing world surged by 43% in 2008
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Online onlyBrokers fail to combat bribery risk
Despite Aon’s massive fine commercial insurance brokers are still not tackling bribery, according to a regulatory inquiry
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Online onlyUK unemployment reaches 2.47m
The unemployment rate reached 7.9% and is expected to continue to climb to 10%
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Features
Under pressure
Chaired by Nathan Skinner, this round table discussion in association with AXA looks at the current challenges facing risk management practitioners
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FeaturesThe gold standard
Alex Dali and Christopher Lajtha offer some practical tips for responding to the new risk management standard ISO 31000
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FeaturesDanger in the chain!
Companies continue to be brought down by the demise of a key supplier. Neil Hodge provides some guidelines on avoiding the pitfalls
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AnalysisFood security
A growing population is putting more pressure on global food resources which is increasing the risks of political and economic instability
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Human rights violations pose business risk
Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Russia, Iran and China all ranked extreme risk
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Private companies increase investments
Optimism amongst CEOs signals a turn in the economy
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Marsh launches new credit insurance services
The service will enable companies to continue trading effectively with suppliers and customers during the recession, said the broker
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AnalysisManaging credit risk in a recession
Mark Woolhouse outlines a five point plan to help businesses manage credit risk in an uncertain business environment
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Online onlyAtlantic storms stronger and more active
Long periods of warm Atlantic Ocean conditions produce greater hurricane activity, says research
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Online onlyEconomic indicators show signs of green shoots
Data from the OECD indicates a turn in the business cycle could be on its way
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Online onlyFlu vaccine available next month
The WHO estimates that a vaccine will be available by September
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Online onlyBusinesses feel unprepared for economic risks
Executives feel ill prepared to deal with the increasing cost of credit, currency fluctuations and customer or supplier insolvency, according to a leading survey
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Online onlyStorms inflict havoc on Central and Eastern Europe
Severe winds left a trail of destruction through Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Germany
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Online onlyNorth Carolina men arrested on terrorist charges
Seven men were arrested in the US after allegedly conspiring to wage jihad overseas
