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Terrorist Attacks, Like Those in Paris, Said Not to Have Lasting Negative Impact on Economy

November 18, 2015

For some people, even to discuss the impact on an economy, let alone financial markets, of a tragedy such as the Paris attacks is poor taste. But one of the aims of terrorists is to cause economic and financial damage; hence the attacks on Wall Street on 9/11 or on tourists in Tunisia earlier this year. So the issue is worth considering.

Businesses, Including Trucking Companies, Urged to Increase Cyber-security

November 17, 2015

Fleet Owner

The rapid evolution and growth of internet-connected "smart" devices and systems - from phones and tablets to commercial truck telematics networks - is exposing businesses and consumers alike to a higher risk of cyber-attack, one that small businesses may not prepared to meet, according to a new survey.

Most Piracy in Malacca Strait Labeled as Fake Insurance Claims

November 2, 2015

Maritime Executive

A fleet commander in the Indonesian Navy has said that about 90 percent of piracy cases in the Malacca Strait area turn out to be bogus claims related to insurance fraud or business competition.

Risks Can Multiply When Execs Hack IT Security Budgets

October 22, 2015

CFO

With cyber risks looming ever larger, CFOs must avoid "starving" information technology security budgets, the author of a recently released survey concerning cybersecurity and corporate governance warns.

Despite Cybersecurity Agreement, Chinese Hackers Reportedly Still Stealing U.S. Companies' Data

October 22, 2015

New York Times

With President Xi Jinping of China beside him at a news conference in the White House Rose Garden last month, President Obama said the two had come to an agreement that China and the United States would refrain from cyberattacks aimed at pilfering company intellectual property or trade secrets for commercial advantage.

Companies Find Corruption Continues to Be Major Barrier to Doing Business Worldwide, Study Says

October 15, 2015

Control Risks

Despite increased global efforts to curtail it, corruption remains a significant obstacle to international businesses, according to a survey of 824 companies worldwide.

Theft of Heavy Equipment Up 1 Percent in 2014

October 6, 2015

National Insurance Crime Bureau

In 2014, a total of 11,625 heavy equipment thefts were reported to law enforcement - an increase of 1.2 percent from the 11,486 reported in 2013, according to a report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau and the National Equipment Register.

El Niño: A Test of Supply-Chain Resilience

September 25, 2015

Bindiya Vakil, Founder and CEO, Resilinc

Many companies claim to have effective programs in place for dealing with supply-chain disruptions. Now they have a chance to prove it.

Examining the World of Risk Management

September 17, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Dana Martin, product manager of Elementum, offers an overview of risk management, and how far companies have come in integrating the discipline with their global supply chains.

Marine Cargo Insurance Market Rocked by Large Losses, Especially Tianjin

September 17, 2015

IUMI

Large cargo losses are having a significant impact on the marine insurance sector, says Nick Derrick, chairman of International Union of Marine Insurance's cargo committee. He spoke in Berlin, at IUMI's annual conference.