Risk Management
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Insurers not doing enough with technology and innovation, say risk managers
Asia’s Risk managers have such low expectations of insurers’ and their ability to innovate that two thirds of them believe…
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Bank governor says Labuan must upgrade tax regime and spread wealth to ensure survival
Labuan International Business and Finance Centre (IBFC) needs to ensure that the local community benefits from its economic activity, become…
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Parima targets career progression for risk managers in 2018
The Pan-Asia Risk and Insurance Management Association (Parima) is prioritising the career progression of its members in 2018, according to…
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Firms missing opportunities to mitigate rising travel risk concerns
Some 63% of global businesses believe travel has become riskier for employees in the past year, although US firms are…
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Foreign business travellers warned to stay off Harare streets as army moves in
Foreigners have been warned to stay off the streets of Harare, after the army moved into the Zimbabwe capital. Events…
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Zimbabwe likely to see ousted vice-president in power
Risk managers are being warned of the risk of violence in Zimbabwe, as the army appears to be negotiating a…
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European business leaders meet UK PM to demand Brexit progress in next two weeks
A delegation of Europe’s business leaders has warned the UK prime minister that the country’s economic stability will be at…
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South African M&A conditions set to improve
Conditions for deal activity in South Africa are predicted to improve in 2018, but this will depend on political and…
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South Africa and DRC committed to greater trade
Risk managers should be aware of strengthening trade links between South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), after…
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GDPR to bring ‘wave’ of litigation, finds DAC Beachcroft research
Companies that store personal data face a “wave” of litigation for data breaches under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR),…
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Transparency International criticises UK’s anti-money laundering controls
The UK has been labelled a “destination of choice for those seeking to hide illicit wealth” by Transparency International UK,…
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Motor vehicle recalls set for record year in Europe
Motor vehicle recalls in Europe increased by 11% in the third quarter of this year to 114, according to RAPEX…
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RIMS survey finds ERM on the rise
Three quarters (73%) of global RIMS member companies have either fully or partially integrated enterprise risk management (ERM) programmes, up…
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China-Africa trade remains unbalanced
Almost 20 years after the launch of the first Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, China-Africa relations remain unbalanced, according to credit…
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Malaysia and Australia suffer massive data breaches
The spotlight on cybersecurity has intensified following news of massive data breaches suffered in Malaysia and Australia. Malaysian authorities are…
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AGCS in groundbreaking captive blockchain trial
Blockchain technology for a global captive insurance programme, including cash transfer between countries, has been successfully trialled by Allianz Global…
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Whistleblowing rises but culture remains major hurdle: survey
Whistleblowing on dodgy practices in the workplace has increased during the past three years, with 47% of business managers witnessing…
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Singapore and Hong Kong team up in fintech alliance
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have signed an agreement to strengthen co-operation…
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Innovation enters EMEA FIs’ top ten list of risks
Financial institutions in the EMEA region are feeling the pressure from new technologies, according to the results of a risk…
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CBI warns time running out for Brexit decisions
Time is running out for companies to make Brexit decisions, according to a survey by the Confederation of British Industry…