Risk Management
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MEPs call for ‘paradigm shift’ in European strategy on tax dodging
The ongoing fight against corporate and individual tax evasion stepped up another notch in Europe this week as MEPs voted…
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Too many organisations still working in silos on supply chain risk: Graham
There are still too many organisations operating in silos when it comes to managing supply chain risk, Julia Graham, Airmic’s…
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Use risk management to avoid missing out
Too often, European companies miss out on opportunities in Africa because they are worried about the risks and yet they…
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Risk management maturity proves challenging in Nigeria
Manufacturing companies are, for a large part, unregulated in Nigeria which many risk managers believe is the reason for the…
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Nigeria faces major skills risk
Better education is key if Nigeria is to plug its “Herculean” skills risk, according to a new report. The Future…
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Delayed payments still common at German firms, but lack of concern over Brexit: Coface
A new survey from credit insurer Coface has revealed that nearly 78% of Germany companies were affected by delayed payments…
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Parker Fitzgerald and HolistiCyber form cyber risk partnership
Risk management consultancy Parker Fitzgerald has formed a strategic partnership with HolistiCyber to address state-level cyber threats to banks and…
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Brexit: African risk managers must prepare for impact on trade
Risk managers should be considering the Brexit impact, even for local businesses in Africa, as global trading relationships shift. As…
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Namibia on name and shame list
Namibia and Tunisia are the African countries appearing on a global blacklist of 17 non-EU tax havens named recently by…
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Call for taxes to rise across Africa
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for tax revenues to rise in many Sub Saharan African countries, saying a…
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African leaders urged to improve governance
African governments have been urged to put strong governance at the heart of their agenda. The call came from private…
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Francophone Africa facing scrutiny on currency
The two monetary unions in Africa using the CFA franc are facing stiff scrutiny of the long-term sustainability of their…
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Regional growth key to sustainable development across Africa
African presidents have agreed focus on regional integration, inclusive growth and youth empowerment is crucial for continued and sustained growth…
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Zimbabwe shifts to attract foreign direct investors
The Zimbabwean finance minister Patrick Chinamasa has signalled a potential shift in policy by unveiling a budget which suggests greater…
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RIMS survey reveals 3.5% rise in US risk professionals’ salaries
Average wages for risk professionals in the US increased 3.5% in 2017, according to RIMS’ biannual Compensation Survey, which also…
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Airmic urges market to embrace FCA’s broker review
The insurance market should welcome the UK regulator’s review of competition in the wholesale broking market, and see it as…
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FRC proposes revised UK Corporate Governance Code
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has this week proposed a revised UK Corporate Governance Code but has left the parts…
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Bermuda statistics reveal captives’ lines of business
The Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) has produced statistics on Bermuda’s captive insurance and special purpose insurers, based on the BMA’s…
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Zurich encourages risk managers to help solve growing income protection gap
Risk managers must consider the implications of a growing income protection gap brought about by an ageing population and big…
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Advertorial: Your refrigerator – appliance or accomplice?
If hackers are hungry enough for information, your refrigerator is not off limits. They are not interested in what’s inside…