RM News
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Workplace stress a key driver of ‘alarming’ rise in mental health problems: AXA
The mental health of workers is deteriorating and the workplace is one of the main reasons behind this trend, according…
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Supply chain emissions data a ‘mammoth’ task for risk managers, says Airmic
Risk managers face a “mammoth” task identifying carbon emissions in their supply chain, according to UK risk management association Airmic,…
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ECB cyber stress test will provide much-needed resilience boost, says S&P
The results of cyber stress tests underway at Europe’s banks will shape the regulatory agenda as the European Central Bank…
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German business calls for heightened protection following Tesla attack
German business groups have called for better protection of critical infrastructure this week after a suspected arson attack by supposed…
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New EU payment deadlines will weaken Europe, claim German insurers
The German Insurance Association (GDV) has warned that the EU’s planned payments regulation, which would introduce mandatory payments within 30…
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SEC adopts compromised climate-related disclosures
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted rules to enhance and standardise climate-related disclosures by public companies and…
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Average securities class-action settlement reaches record high
The average amount for settling securities class actions in the US was the highest in over a decade last year,…
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EU strikes deal on cybersecurity package
The European Council presidency and European Parliament’s negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on the so-called ‘cyber solidarity act’, as…
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EU acts to break the forced labour business model
The EU may have ditched the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) for the time being but opponents of strict…
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France steps up cyber defence efforts
French state cyber agency ANSSI has reported that cyber espionage remained high last year, with a significant increase in attacks…
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Italy’s Enel Energia fined record-high €79m for data breaches
Italy’s regulator has fined energy firm Enel Energia €79m for failing to protect the personal data of its electricity and…
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UK-owned ship Rubymar sinks in first major loss since Houthi Red Sea attacks
After months of avoiding a major incident since commercial ships came under attack by Houthi militants in the Red Sea,…
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MEPs pass beefed-up environmental crimes directive
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have adopted and extended the list of offences and sanctions in the Environmental Crimes…
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European companies lead on board-level gender diversity
Europe is leading gender diversity league tables, according to Fitch Ratings, with nine European countries achieving the highest proportion of…
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Asian countries face ‘moderate’ rise in insolvency risk
Allianz Trade expects most Asian countries to face a “moderate” increase in insolvencies this year, including China. As it released…
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Ferma says CSDDD rejection provides time to address ‘shortcomings’
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations (Ferma) has told Commercial Risk that news that the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence…
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EU strikes deal on maritime safety
The European Council and Parliament have struck provisional deals in an effort to support clean and modern shipping in the…
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European news publishers sue Google for €2.1bn in advertising claim
Google has been issued with a €2.1bn claim by a group of more than 30 European news media outlets seeking…
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New approach to AI risk assessment needed: Airmic
As many as 50% of UK organisations have not conducted artificial intelligence (AI) risk assessments, a survey of Airmic members…
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UK firms boosting employee support to meet cost of living crisis
Almost all UK employers surveyed by Towergate Health & Protection have either increased or intend to increase support to employees…