Legal & Regulation
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Appeal court says not every accident has to be the fault of another
Risk managers will note with interest that the UK's Court of Appeal has ruled that local authorities and occupiers of…
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Singapore launches cybersecurity plans
Singapore has announced a S$10 million programme to increase cyber security know-how among neighbouring Southeast Asian states. The ASEAN Cyber…
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EIL set to grow in South Korea following new pollution laws
Changes to pollution laws in South Korea could raise awareness of environmental impairment liability (EIL) among corporates in the region.…
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Beware hindering investment with tax evasion plans, warns Malta finance chief
International efforts to stamp out corporate tax evasion such as the OECD's Basis Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) initiative is…
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Compliance and service remain key concerns in global programmes: Ferma survey
Compliance remains the key concern for European risk and insurance managers when building their global programmes, according to Ferma's latest…
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Ferma concerned by drop of captive use in latest survey
Ferma's latest European Risk and Insurance Management Survey finds a drop in the percentage of companies using captives to 34%.…
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Watch your step
International insurers are heading for the Indian market but risk managers are advised to tread carefully under new rules.
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UK to get tough on executive fraud as new Bill proposed
UK directors and officers may face new liabilities under government plans to tackle corporate fraud.
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Corporate round-up
New MGA run by ex-Airmic leaders created in UK, AIG UK teams with law firm to offer free Brexit advice…
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Modern slavery risk high or extreme in eight out of ten SSA countries
More than 80% of Sub Saharan African countries have a high or extreme risk of slavery, including Kenya and Nigeria,…
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Company boards crucial in shift to risk-based supervision
Risk management is rising to the top of the boardroom agenda thanks in no small part to changing emphasis from…
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Nothing stays the same for ever
Risk managers have to consider myriad challenges every day and a series of Risk Labs, organised by the Institute of…
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Namibian finance minister remains confident despite outlook revision
The finance minister of Namibia has come to the country’s defence and assured investors that it remains investment grade, after…
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Risk managers would be foolish to ignore terror threat in South Africa
South Africa may not be the number one country at risk of a terror attack in Africa, but risk managers…
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GVNW to lobby on global programmes
German risk and insurance manager association GVNW has joined the campaign to remove regulatory obstacles to more efficient international insurance…
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Ferma launches campaign to defend captives as OECD pressure builds
Ferma yesterday launched a campaign designed to change "misperceptions" of captive insurance by tax authorities and other public bodies.
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Brexit number one risk for insurers says DAC
Brexit is the standout legal and regulatory issue facing the UK insurance industry, according to DAC Beachcroft's latest Insurance Market…
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Captives under pressure from new tax rules but demand still rising especially for benefits
The recent furore surrounding the Panama papers scandal and European and international regulatory focus on tax avoidance – as represented…
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Survey finds buyers content with preparedness for Insurance Act
Insurance buyers in the UK believe they and the market have risen to the challenge of the Insurance Act and…
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Modern slavery index reveals depth of supply chain risk
Modern slavery is "rife" in 58% of 198 countries studied for a new global ranking by Verisk Maplecroft with China…