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Online onlyProbe launched into pharma bribery
A US investigation was launched into suspected bribery by big pharma spanning three continents
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Guide
KPMG publishes compliance guide for Bribery Act
Implementing anti-bribery and corruption policies can help build more sustainable businesses, says KPMG
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More Icelandic eruptions likely, experts say
Since the eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull, there has been speculation about the triggering of its larger neighbour, Katla. Recent research from scientists at the UCL Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction warn this is a strong possibility. The ‘post-mortem’ into the eruption concludes that if any future eruptions combine with ...
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Pakistan, Iraq and Egypt face “extreme” water security risks
Report says cross border tensions will increase globally as climate change affects water resources
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Agatha wreaks havoc in Central America
First tropical storm of the hurricane season strikes
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Global insurance markets remain stable in 2010
Broker predicts stable insurance prices but stricter tax regulations
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Italy should prepare for large quakes
Aon Benfield says central and southern Italy should take steps to reinforce poorly constructed buildings
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Specials
It's time to refuel
Expansion into emerging markets should be more about growth and opportunity than cutting costs, says AXA Corporate Solutions
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Special Report
Special Report: Emerging markets
Fortune favours the bold, so the saying goes. But in emerging markets, fortune favours the well prepared. Nathan Skinner highlights some instances where it can go wrong
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Special Report
Special Report: Emerging markets
The UK and US have new bribery laws, just as developing countries demand more local involvement in western companies’ work. Neil Hodge looks at hom businesses should protect themselves
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Specials
Acronym = aggronym
Anyone looking to put money into the Bric should not be fooled into thinking the risks are the same. Peter Davy looks at the prospects for Brazil, Russia, India and China.
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Firms trading in Russia warned over “grey practices”
Businesses trading in Russia could fall foul of efforts to defraud, facilitate money laundering, pay bribes and conceal conflicts of interest
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Business urged to cut links with Iran
Companies face increased pressure by US-based lobbyists to cut business ties with the Iranian regime
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Elevated political risk continues into 2010, says Aon
18 countries downgraded in this year’s political risks map
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Yemen terror threat to remain
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) will be hard to extinguish given the endemic nature of instability in Yemen, says Anthony Skinner
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Features
Out of sight, out of mind
Employers may be well-versed in the duty they have to ensure a safe environment for their staff. But what about the safety of employees sent away on business trips? Andrew Leslie looks at the potential risks and what companies can do to mitigate them
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Cover Story
Born free and equal
The multinational that abuses its power in poorer countries risks financial losses, litigation and reputational ruin. Yet shocking cases of exploitation still occur. It is time to take responsibility, says Nathan Skinner
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Guide
Ship owners should review piracy coverage
JLT urges operators to stress test their response to this peril
