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We are drifting deeper into global problems

Global risks are intensifying but the collective will to tackle them appears to be lacking. Instead, divisions are hardening.

Why globalisation 4.0 is on the top of the C-suite’s agenda

Globalisation 4.0 is our post-digital world and this demands new approaches to a range of issues, from technology to humanitarianism.

The Global Risks Report 2019

The 14th edition of the Global Risks Report identifies and discusses the many challenges and key risks presented in the year ahead.

Regular weekend work detrimental to health and wellbeing at small businesses

Extensive work commitments are having a detrimental impact on the health and wellbeing of small business owners in the U.K.

Cyber risks on significant rise around the world

The top risks for doing business in Europe, North America, East Asia and the Pacific are cyber attacks, according to the recently released “Regional Risks for Doing Business” published by the World Economic Forum.

Interconnected risks put global businesses in path of extreme weather events

The shift toward global supply chains and just-in-time inventory has reduced corporate costs and inefficiency, but it has also reduced the buffer between extreme weather events and corporate boardrooms

Extreme weather events intensify economic and social risks

According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2018, three of the top five threats in terms of likelihood are environmental: extreme weather, natural disasters and the failure of climate change mitigation

Protecting fine art and antiques

Art and antiques are some of clients’ most treasured possessions and require a great level of care.

Insurance in the age of the smart city

We look at how smart city innovations are having an impact on insurance propositions.

Environment and technology risks the world should worry about in 2018

Living in an era of unprecedented technological, scientific and financial resources, we frequently see incredible innovations.

Manage geopolitics or be managed by them

To mitigate the risks associated with U.S. geopolitical policies, boards and risk managers should prepare for a full range of possibilities.

Businesses eyeing U.S. expansion must be vigilant about future policy

Three alternative geopolitical scenarios help articulate the potential impact that future U.S. policy could have on business strategy and operations in America.

Protecting against Isolationism: measuring the threat that trade disruption in the U.S. poses to your business

Despite volatile stock markets, the economic outlook for 2018 and 2019 is largely positive with every major economy expected to grow.

Expecting the unexpected: how security starts from understanding the threat of cyber attacks

The cost of ransomware attacks is rising fast. Is your business prepared to deal with this growing threat?

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