Asia Pacific

South Korea

Why did South Korea declare martial law? What risk managers need to know

Chaos and uncertainty ensued after South Korea’s President unexpectedly declared martial law on Tuesday. Our Asia correspondant on the ground, Trevor Treharne, reports

Manufacturing

Case study: How Ukrainian furniture makers are staying resilient and relevant despite the challenges of war

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has had far-reaching consequences across all sectors, but the furniture industry has proven to be one of the most resilient. Here’s how the key players are adapting to become core suppliers across Europe

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Climate report 2024: Risk managers attitudes to climate threats revealed

When it comes to embedding climate threats into organisational risk management strategies, progress is being made. Slowly. But, as our 2024 climate change survey finds, the fight for resources continues.

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How EV fires sparked fears, supply chain tensions, and a reputational blaze

Electric vehicle battery fires in South Korea raised public fears and sparked geopolitical tensions over supply chain risks. Here’s what risk managers can learn

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The global risk implications of the US election and Trump’s presidency

As Trump returns to the White House, risk managers worldwide face a potential upheaval in policies, markets, and global relations

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The cool head: Deutsche Bank’s Ramesh Gopal on his risk management journey and how to keep a cool head

Deutsche Bank’s Ramesh Gopal doesn’t let volatility get to him, even when managing a risk region that includes Russia, Ukraine and Israel. Here he discusses his ‘keep calm and carry on’ mentality, and why Dubai is the perfect centre point for global business.

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Case study: How G4S successfully switched international programmes provider in the quest for better service

For a company like G4S, a world-leading integrated security business operating in more than 90 countries, implementing a global programme that meets all your needs is no easy task. It’s a good thing changing provider to RSA proved to be a journey worth making.

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Spotlight on: greenwashing risks and how to avoid them

There is huge pressure for companies to present an environmentally friendly image but consumers, regulators and law courts are now quick to silence greenwashing. So, if you plan to shout about your green credentials, make sure you have the data to back up your claims.