Features
Islamic ETFs Building Global Appeal
It is not only investors in the traditional Muslim markets in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey who are tapping into the financial and emotional benefits of shariah exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Author: Paula L. Green
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY: SPILLOVER EFFECT
RISK MANAGEMENT: ENVIRONMENTAL INSURANCE<br />
The threat of corporate environmental liability incidents is increasing as new regulations—and new risks—take hold.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
NBCUniversal International to Outsource Accounting, AP and AR Functions
NBCUniversal is the latest in a long line of companies looking to take advantage of business process outsourcing for some of its finance functions.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
African Union Launches Catastrophe Insurance For Member Countries
Insuring Against Extreme Weather: Farmers and their families in five African countries will gain some financial protection against drought this growing season through a catastrophe insurance pool launched in May by African Risk Capacity (ARC).
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
EM RISKS: DEALING WITH THE WILD CARDS
This year has already proven to be a wild one when it comes to emerging markets risks. Preparing for what is to come in volatile and disparate markets is ever more central to the treasury and risk management functions.
Features
Mauritius: Stepping Stone To Africa
Situated in the southern Indian Ocean about 1,200 miles off the African coast, Mauritius wants to be the go-to country for entrepreneurs seeking opportunities in Africa. With strong economic and governance fundamentals, a savvy bilingual workforce and a network of agreements with African countries, Mauritius is already being used by major Indian and Chinese companies to expand into the continent.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
P&C Insurance: A Buyers Market
RISK MANAGEMENT By Paula Green Premiums for most insurable company risks have come down in price, but organizations will need to ensure that they have sufficient coverage and limits to deal with an increasing range of issues—including changes ...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Risk Management: Cyberrisk Insurance
CYBER SAVOIR FAIRE By Paula L. Green Regulation is still struggling to keep up with rapidly evolving cyberrisks but is...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Another Conflict of Interest Brewing on Wall Street?
Could proxy advisory firmsthose as yet unregulated outfits that wield significant influence during corporate elections at US public companiesbe in...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Risk Management: Insuring Trade Credit
A CONVERSATION STARTER By Paula L. Green Trade credit insurance is making it easier for companies to interact with their suppliers around the world, and usage is soaring as global corporations recognize the risk-mitigating benefits. For L’Oreal ...
News
Ireland: The Central Bank’s French Connection
NEWSMAKERS By Paula L Green When he took over as deputy governor for financial regulation at the Central Bank of Ireland on the first of October, Frenchman Cyril Roux began working alongside a Swedish colleague, Stefan Gerlach, who ...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Risk Management: Political Risk
WALKING A FINE LINE By Paula L Green As civil unrest continues to flare up in disparate markets worldwide, corporate risk managers must be aware of the impact that sanctions and regulatory changes can have on their political ...