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Operational risk management

Supply chain business continuity management: crisis lessons learned from the electronics industry
	In the weeks since the Japan earthquake and tsunami, many semiconductor and electronics companies have investigated how to make their crisis response more effective and streamlined. Patrick Brennan summarises the main lessons that have been learned so far.

PwC warns of a ‘ticking timebomb’ in the supply chain
Chemical, energy and auto industries in ‘red alert’ over the future disruption of rare earth metals supply.

Social media risks explored
Social media poses significant risks to European businesses, according to a survey by the Federation of European Risk Management Associations in cooperation with the Institute of Risk Management.

Maplecroft ‘Risk Atlas’ identifies next political risk hotspots
After a year of heightened global political unrest, a major new report – the Political Risk Atlas 2012, released by risk analysis firm Maplecroft, has identified some of the most significant political risks for business and investors in 2012 and beyond.

UK organizations taking risks with Group Admin accounts
Survey finds that many organizations still issue Group Admin accounts, despite the fact that they pose a significant risk to businesses whilst also contravening best practice and compliance requirements.

New report highlights the risks that international climate change will bring to UK businesses and organizations
Climate change impacts from abroad could affect the UK more than climate change at home.

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Recognising the risk-mitigating impact of insurance in operational risk modelling
A new paper has been released by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision.

New insurance product offers ‘Enterprise Disruption Contingency Insurance’
Helps companies insure areas which are otherwise difficult to cover.

Evaluating the risks of using social networking in your business
A checklist.

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