All Ticker Stories articles – Page 2
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AnalysisRisk profile: Africa
In the first of a series of online regional risk profiles, James Bray explores the risks and opportunities of investing in sub-Saharan Africa
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AnalysisEmerging markets turn inwards
Brazil’s protectionist policies could represent a worrying trend amongst key developing economies
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FeaturesHow to: Conduct corporate foreign policy
Engaging with business abroad can prove rife with barriers and challenges, yet in our globalised economy it’s increasingly necessary. How can you get it right?
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FeaturesHow to: Do business in frontier markets
Emerging markets promise big gains – and risk management challenges to match. Ambitious companies should follow these five steps to crossing frontiers
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FeaturesHow to: Communicate with the board
Risk management is crucial to the survival of every business, yet few boards have a strong working knowledge of the area. Here are some key steps you can take to rectify this
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GraphicsRisk Financing: Renewable risks
The renewable energy industry is booming, but many insurers are reluctant to underwrite much-needed key projects
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Analysis“Lone” terror threat is growing
Experts believe high youth unemployment in Europe and low economic growth could be contributing to an increased threat from lone, radicalised terrorists
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AnalysisHurricane Irene hits Puerto Rico and heads for US
Analysts say that this storm could brring about a hardening of the insurance market
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AnalysisVerizon employees end strike
US telecommunications giant convinces employees to return to work as negotiations continue
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AnalysisUK riots: Claims guide
Information for businesses affected by the riots on how to claim from insurers as well as from the police
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AnalysisLondon riots: Risk maps
See these risk maps for an insight into the causes of the London riots
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CommentDealing with protectionism
Portugese risk manager António Fernandes of Apogeris comments on Brazil’s evolving risk profile
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AnalysisIIF flags up the pitfalls of Solvency II
Leading financial institute warns that Solvency II could go against risk management best practice
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AnalysisTerrorism risk is on the rise
Terrorist atrocities increased 15% last year with Nigeria, Egypt and Pakistan all at high risk
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AnalysisPension fraud: Risk infographic
See this infographic from Baker Tilly for an insight into pension fraud
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AnalysisNew protection for employees overseas
Over 19,000 UK citizens are involved in emergencies abroad every year
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AnalysisMedia speculation leads to SocGen share slump
Fictional stories may have caused the French bank’s share price to plummet
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AnalysisEU members ban short selling in markets
European leaders fail to agree how to deal with the debt crisis
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CommentIt's an inside job
New research has shown that some of the most serious risks a business can face originate from poor management practices and communication failures within the company itself
