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UK identifies 100 climate change risks
Annual flood damage costs in the UK could rise to £12bn by 2080 but climate change also presents opportunities for business, says Defra
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A measured response
A key problem for companies is how to respond should a disaster strike, particularly where loss of life may be the potential result of mishandling the situation. Should they err on the side of caution which often may be financially punitive – or should they take less stringent action? The danger with the latter is severe regulatory action and reputational damage should measures prove inadequate.
New year, new set of risk predictions
At this time of year, there are plenty of divinations about what the next twelve months will bring. You can read about most of them on strategic-risk.eu. But there’s one forecast that tends to prick my ears every year. So I thought I’d share some of the details with you.
My Top Risks
Gerard Lancner, Amrae chief executive and head of risk management, insurance, internal audit and regulatory matters at Yves Rocher, says dealing with a tricky economy is paramount
My Top Risks
Michel Dennery, Amrae’s representative to Ferma and deputy chief risk officer, GDF Suez, warns risk managers that in 2012 they will have to come to terms with many economic, social and demographic problems
My Top Risks
Gilbert Canameras, Amrae president and director of risks and insurance at Eramet, says the economic crisis is no longer a risk it is a reality. Risk managers now have to deal with the problems it has brought about
My Top Risks
Marie Eve Albertelli, Amrae member and risk manager of Aéroports de Paris, says falling passenger numbers, pandemic risk and exceptional natural catastrophes are her top priorities
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Risk Dashboard: A sample of SR100 views Subscription
Risk managers must lead in a changing world: The StrategicRISK 100 Risk Retreat tackled failing democracy, the shift in economic power to the East, cyber threats, and the need to give something back
London riots risk mapSubscription
Info-graphic: Corruption map of the worldSubscription
Risk Map
Risk Atlas: Economic risksSubscription
Facing up to the eurozone crisis: Banks and taxpayers would need to stump up at least €2 trillion to sort out debt woes
Risk Atlas: Cyber crimeSubscription
Cyber crime is becoming increasingly sophisticated, and increasingly malicious
China’s overseas investmentSubscription
China’s commercial influence overseas is rising. According to one source, China’s outward investment since 2005 totals $263bn (€185bn)
Risk Atlas: TerrorismSubscription
Acts of terrorism are impossible to predict, especially at the hands of lone terrorists
Analysis
Business as usual for the UK after Bribery ActSubscription
Claims that a defence company with UK links bribed officials to secure a Saudi contract has left the UK with another potentially embarrassing dilemma
Bribery revealedSubscription
Some companies are no better at tackling corruption than three years ago, despite new anti-bribery laws
Reputational risk: badge of dishonourSubscription
A company ignores risk to brand reputation at its peril, and that risk can be much more complex – and have far greater consequences – than anyone anticipates, as BP found out in the Gulf
Deloitte research benchmarks UK corporate risk managementSubscription
Large corporates put their risk management in the hands of CFOs and focus less on strategic risk
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Ferma Forum: Photos from StockholmSubscription
Use our gallery to see photos from the risk management conference in Sweden
This Week's Top Risk
SR Awards: Less than 4 weeks left to enter
Our quick guide to entering the StrategicRISK Awards
Its time to start preparing your entry for the 2012 StrategicRISK European Risk Management Awards. Here’s our quick guide to help you.
Call for nominationsSubscription
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SR100 debates global risk implicationsSubscription
A group of the UK’s top risk managers, handpicked by StrategicRISK, met near London to discuss their key risk challenges and practical solutions. Here are some of the “on-the-record” highlights
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What's inside your head?
Headspace: Lennart EdströmSubscription
Electrolux’s group risk vice-president Lennart Edström believes in people and admires those who stand up for what they believe in, regardless of the consequences
Theory & Practice
Practical "how to" advice
Great contraction reveals price of poor money managementSubscription
The economic turmoil has exposed flaws and inefficiencies in corporate treasury departments that is costing companies much more than they realise, according to a survey
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Europe’s risk leaders: follow in our footstepsSubscription
As we enter a new year, 10 leading risk management professionals reveal how they reached their current position and their thoughts on a career in risk management
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