Regulatory Risk – Page 6
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AnalysisThird party risks could result in losses of up to 10 times the regulatory fine
Negative effect on share price could be an average drop of 2.55% but risk management has potential to return 4-5% equity.
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AnalysisHow France’s new class actions regime will benefit business
Consumers can now enjoy better protection and duplication of lengthy cases will also be avoided Part of a property and casualty risks series supported by
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AnalysisHow can risk managers reduce claims numbers?
Improved risk management and enhancing claims defensibility can help win the battle
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AnalysisEU updates air safety list and lifts Philippines ban
A total of 232 airlines are banned from flying in the EU and passengers can use the list to check airline safety when traveling in other parts of the world
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AnalysisEU agrees revised directive on insurance sales
The new rules will change the way in which insurance products are sold
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AnalysisBusiness risk: public liability in the UAE may no longer remain “litigious-lite”
Companies in the region should not expect the legal environment to stay the same Part of a property and casualty risks series supported by
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AnalysisWhat are the business risks of investing in Russia?
As sanctions were imposed on Russia for its role in the Ukraine crisis, capital has flown out of the country and M&As have dwindled. With sanctions likely to remain in place for a while, should businesses stay away or will ignoring Russia as an investment destination prove a short-sighted strategy?
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AnalysisTwo EU countries under scrutiny for not complying with energy rules
Greece referred to court and Germany given final warning for not transposing the Energy Efficiency Directive
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AnalysisFive EU countries asked to terminate intra-EU bilateral investment treaties
Treaties deemed incompatible with EU law as they are based on nationality
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AnalysisEU releases tax havens blacklist
The list includes Hong Kong and Brunei in Asia, Monaco, Andorra and Guernsey in Europe and various Caribbean havens
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AnalysisHow can freezing orders help protect assets?
Freezing orders are effective devices for parties seeking to protect assets fraudulently misappropriated particularly as the English courts are willing to be flexible to ensure the injunctions are effective
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AnalysisEU launches public consultation on corporate tax transparency
Companies could be required to disclose taxes they pay in every country where they operate
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AnalysisRegulation and macro-economic factors biggest concerns for C-suite executives
Survey also shows only 40% executives believe the financial sector’s ability to manage risk has materially changed for the better in past 12 months
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AnalysisHerbert Smith Freehills and Airmic produce briefing on Insurance Act 2015
Paul Lewis, partner at Herbert Smith Freehills, explains what policyholders should know about the changes and how to prepare for the Act coming into force next year
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RegulationAre you ready for new EU product safety rules?
With new legislation forthcoming, firms need to start preparing now and ensure they and their supply chain understand compliance requirements
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AnalysisWhy investment treaties can help manage risks
How can businesses with global operations use international investment agreements to manage their political, economic and country risks?
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RegulationWhat cyber security lessons can be learnt from recent hacking scandals?
Technology solutions are not the only options to protect businesses from a cyber breach
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AnalysisA first package of third-country equivalence decisions adopted under Solvency II
Decisions take the form of delegated acts and concern seven countries
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RegulationWhat should risk managers know about international sanctions?
With talk of sanctions always in the news, what are the risks and how can compliance be ensured?
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RegulationNew regulations are changing the construction industry
Construction risk managers should be aware of the changes because they create new obligations for clients, designers and contractors
