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    Autonomous Shipping
    13-11-2024

    Thanks to rapid developments in maritime technology, autonomous shipping is now a realistic possibility.  The impact will be wide-ranging, affecting communication and data transfer at sea, route optimisation, regulation and liability, the role of crews and even the definition of “seamanship”.

    In this podcast Stavros Karamperidis and expert guests discuss the balance between benefits and risks of autonomous shipping for the maritime sector. 

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    In conversation with Álex Cruz
    31-10-2024

    Álex Cruz – Vice Chair, WestJet – gives his perspective on evolving airline business models, the impact of niche technologies, and competitors beyond the airline industry, in a conversation with John Strickland.

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    Critical Minerals and Trade in South East Asia
    27-10-2024

    Both the digital transition and decarbonisation ambitions have heightened demand for specialty metals, including nickel and lithium for electric vehicles and rare earths for advanced microelectronics. But as advanced economies’ access to these metals is becoming increasing critical, supply security concerns are increasing: production of critical metals is concentrated in a small number of locations, while geopolitical tensions are rising.

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    What the Shift to Digital Services Means for the World
    21-10-2024

    Digitally delivered services have experienced a four-fold increase in value since 2005 and now account for a significant share of all services exports. At a time of growing concern about the slowdown in global trade in goods, the boom in digital services trade is a comparative bright spot. 

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    In conversation with Alan Joyce
    21-10-2024

    Alan Joyce – Businessman and Former CEO, Qantas – speaks with John Strickland about the dynamics of city pairings and hubs, long haul markets, and the industry innovating to overcome sustainability challenges.

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    Towards a Reset in EU-UK Relations?
    03-10-2024

    Four years on from Britain’s departure from the EU, politicians on both sides of the Channel continue to grapple with its consequences. What are the political and economic parameters within which the UK and EU are working on a reset?  Where are the red lines and where the areas of Win-Win? And can a new deal help address the growth challenge on both sides of the Channel?

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    Cybersecurity at Sea
    23-09-2024

    In a world of complex digital transformation, shipping faces new threats from organised crime. In this episode, Stavros Karamperidis and guests explain the risks and how the industry is responding.

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    Trade Dependency: Juggling Supply Chain Risk
    30-08-2024

    With global commerce and global trade reliant on complex supply chains, countries can be dependent on a limited number of producers and suppliers. But at what point does over-dependence become a problem? What can organisations do to manage these dependencies against a background of geopolitical risk and policy instability?

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    The Indispensable Partner?
    16-07-2024

    While the BJP fell short of an overall majority in India’s recent parliamentary elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set for a third consecutive term – but this time as part of a coalition government. This is uncharted territory for the world's most populous country. How might this new political constellation affect India's economic and geopolitical decision-making? And what does the new political environment in Delhi mean for India's attractiveness as a destination for companies and investors looking to de-risk from China?

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    In conversation with Pieter Elbers
    16-07-2024

    Pieter Elbers - CEO of IndiGo – talks to John Strickland about leading India's largest airline, and shares insights on the relationship between aviation and economic growth, including the impact of the subcontinent's expanding hubs and gateways. 

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    Car Wars (Part 2) – Electric Vehicles, China and the EU
    25-06-2024

    With Elvire Fabry (Senior Research Fellow, Jacque Delors Institute) and Miguel Otero Iglesias (Senior Analyst, Elcano Royal Institute), in conversation with Rem Korteweg (Senior Research Fellow, Clingendael Institute).

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    Where Next For Aerospace? - Conversations with industry leaders at the IATA AGM 2024
    17-06-2024

    In this special episode of Our Future Skies - recorded at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Dubai - listen to several leaders as they analyse a range of topics impacting the future of the airline industry, in conversation with John Strickland.

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    Car Wars (Part 1) – The US, China and Electric Vehicles
    03-06-2024

    With Scott Kennedy (Senior Advisor and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics, CSIS (Center for Strategic & International Studies)) and Wendy Cutler (Vice President and Managing Director, Washington, D.C. Office, ASPI (Asia Society Policy Institute)), in conversation with Rem Korteweg (Senior Research Fellow, Clingendael Institute).

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    In conversation with Anders Forslund
    22-05-2024

    Listen to Anders Forslund - Co-founder and CEO, Heart Aerospace – as he offers his perspective on leading with innovation in the aerospace industry, the decarbonisation of air travel, and how infrastructure can boost regional connectivity.

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    Fronting for global insurance programmes
    25-04-2024
    Michael Lister - Head of Multinational and Fronting – Canada; Niamh Carty - Multinational Energy Underwriting product lead for International business & Senior Renewables Underwriter

    Addressing the challenges of market panel fronting for energy programmes requires a nuanced understanding of legal and regulatory requirements across multiple territories.

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    Trade Finance: The Challenge of Digitalisation
    15-04-2024

    In the launch episode of Credit Notes, hear from industry experts as they discuss the dynamics of Trade Finance and complexities of digitisation and technology.

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    Mexico and Brazil - Trading Up?
    04-04-2024

    With Victor do Prado (Senior Fellow, Brazilian Center for International Relations – CEBRI), Shannon O'Neil (Vice President of Studies, and Nelson and David Rockefeller Senior Fellow for Latin America Studies, Council on Foreign Relations), in conversation with Rem Korteweg (Senior Research Fellow, Clingendael Institute).

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    In conversation with Sir Tim Clark
    22-03-2024

    In a lively and wide-ranging conversation, Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, shares his unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities ahead for the aerospace industry - from decarbonization and geopolitical turbulence to the shape of future demand and technological change. 

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    Trade and the Ballot Box
    22-03-2024

    With Creon Butler (Director, Global Economy and Finance Programme, Chatham House) and Jennifer Hillman (Professor, IIEL at Georgetown Law; Co-Director of The Center on Inclusive Trade and Development, Georgetown Law), in conversation with Rem Korteweg (Senior Research Fellow, Clingendael Institute).

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    Rising Sea Levels
    05-03-2024

    Listen to expert analysis on the effects of rising sea levels and climate risks on port infrastructure, and the impact on shipping and global trade, in this episode of Navigating Marine Risks.

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    Securing access to critical metals – is US and EU collaboration possible?
    01-03-2024

    With Kathleen Claussen (Professor of Law, Georgetown Law) and Simon Evenett (Professor of International Trade and Economic Development, St. Gallen University; Founder of the St. Gallen Endowment for Prosperity Through Trade), in conversation with Rem Korteweg (Senior Research Fellow, Clingendael Institute).

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    In conversation with Marie Owens Thomsen
    22-02-2024

    In this episode of Our Future Skies, Marie Owens Thomsen - Senior Vice President Sustainability & Chief Economist, IATA – shares her insights on the impact of technological advances in aviation, the role of evidence-based policy-making, and the challenge of sustainability.

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    In conversation with Yvonne Makolo
    Jan 11, 2024

    Yvonne Makolo discusses her expert insights on sustainable industry growth, investment in education and training, and the potential of aviation within the African continent.

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    The Northern Sea Route
    Jan 08, 2024

    In this Navigating Marine Risks episode, Stavros Karamperidis and guest experts discuss the impact of the Northern Sea Route on global trade, and the geopolitical dynamics of this emerging shipping connection.

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    Where does globalisation go from here?
    Nov 02, 2023

    Where does globalisation go from here? 

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    The Future of Digital Standards Setting
    Oct 26, 2023

    Regional competition or global harmonisation?

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    In Conversation with Tewolde Gebremariam
    Oct 19, 2023

    Tewolde Gebremariam shares his expert perspectives on aviation infrastructure in Africa, the impact of cargo capacity investments, & leveraging aviation & technological advancements as engines of economic development.

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    WTO: Between Fragmentation and Globalisation
    Oct 10, 2023

    Recorded live from the WTO Public Forum 2023

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    Sanctions and Screening
    Sep 12, 2023
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    Trade, conflict and interdependence.

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    In Conversation with Güliz Öztürk
    Aug 22, 2023

    CEO of Pegasus Airlines, discusses her perspective on airline business model development, increasing flexibility for travellers & investing in digital solutions.

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    Semiconductors, trade and high-tech cooperation
    Aug 21, 2023

    Economic, political and supply chain pressures

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    Food Security and Global Trade
    Jul 20, 2023

    How trade policy-makers can help tackle global food insecurity

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    The role of ASEAN in global trade
    Jun 22, 2023

    What are the dynamics shaping Southeast Asian trade policies?

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    Brazil
    May 10, 2023

    A Trade Powerhouse of South America

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    In conversation with Sean Doyle
    Mar 30, 2023

    Sean Doyle, CEO of British Airways, shares his expert views on the agility of the aerospace industry, innovation in sustainability and the new generations of travellers.

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    The human element in shipping
    Mar 21, 2023

    In this first episode of Navigating Marine Risks, listen to expert insights and analysis of the human element in shipping, including the welfare and competencies of crew.

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    Subsidy Wars
    Mar 06, 2023

    Is the Climate Agenda driving a wedge through Global Trade Cooperation?

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    What trajectory for globalisation?
    Mar 06, 2023

    The opportunities and risks of regionalisation

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    Dangerous waters: the challenge of modern piracy
    Mar 05, 2023

     how organisations can prepare for, respond to and recover from piracy at sea

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    In conversation with Bob Lange
    Feb 28, 2023

    Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, discusses his long term perspective of the future of airports and the impact of these challenges on the aerospace industry.

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    In conversation with Paul Griffiths
    Jan 23, 2023

    Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, discusses his long term perspective of the future of airports and the impact of these challenges on the aerospace industry.

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    Globalisation and its Future
    Dec 22, 2022

    Is the future of global trade regional?

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    The Future for Digital Trade
    Dec 20, 2022

    How the global agenda on electronic commerce and digital trade is taking shape

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    In conversation with Johan Lundgren
    Dec 07, 2022

    In the second episode of Our Future Skies, Johan Lundgren, CEO of easyJet, shares his insights on the direction of the airline industry over the coming decades, in an in-depth discussion with John Strickland.

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    The U.S. Trade agenda after the midterms
    Dec 06, 2022
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    How will the midterm elections outcome impact the U.S. approach to trade?

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    In conversation with Anko van der Werff
    Nov 10, 2022

    The President & CEO of Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) provides his future looking perspective on how the many challenges that aerospace faces will result in long term changes to the industry.

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    How to use Trade Policy to meet the Climate Challenge
    Nov 07, 2022

    The meeting of trade policy and climate policy.

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    Women and Trade
    Oct 10, 2022

    How does international trade impact on women and gender equality?

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    The commoditisation of trade receivables in a digital era
    Sep 20, 2022

    The digitalisation of trade and the use of credit insurance and capital markets techniques within trade finance make it an attractive asset class for investors, helping narrow the trade finance gap

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    The Role of Middle Powers in moving global trade forward
    Sep 15, 2022

    How are medium powers impacted by the shifting global trading system?

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    Sustainable Maritime Supply
    Jun 21, 2022

    How a decarbonised industry could have a stronger role in future transport and trade.

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    US Securities Class Actions Bulletin - FY 2021 & Q1 22 International US-Listed Companies
    May 25, 2022

    The past decade has shown a steady year on year rise in securities litigation filed against companies domiciled or headquartered outside of the United States 

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    Sanctions, Energy, Resources and the future of globalisation
    May 24, 2022

    Simon Evenett Marianne Schneider-Petsinger - Senior Research Fellow, US and the Americas Programme, Chatham House; and Antonio Villafranca - Director of Studies at the Italian Institute of Political Studies (ISPI) discuss the impact of the Ukraine conflict on globalization

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    • Emerging Risk
    Mega container vessels: is bigger always better?
    May 11, 2022

    Rapid growth in containership size has brought industry concerns over the accumulation of value on mega container vessels, the concentration of value flowing through a limited number of ports and along just a few routes

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    Evacuation: Is your business ready?
    May 03, 2022

    Hear how organisations can prepare, respond and recover from incidents that require large scale human evacuation.

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    Can the Transatlantic Trade and Technology Council deliver?
    Mar 29, 2022

    Podcast: Can the Transatlantic Trade and Technology Council deliver?

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    FTAs, Values and ESG
    Mar 29, 2022

    Podcast: FTAs, Values and ESG

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    Is the Future Regional?
    Oct 28, 2021

    Podcast: Is the Future Regional?

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    Is trade working for all?
    Oct 25, 2021

    Podcast: Is trade working for all?

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    US - China relations: when decoupling meets dual circulation
    Oct 25, 2021

    Podcast: US - China relations: when decoupling meets dual circulation

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    Trade integration and the Americas
    Oct 07, 2021

    Podcast: Trade integration and the Americas

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    Digital transformation: standards, taxation, and global governance
    Aug 18, 2021

    Podcast: Digital transformation: standards, taxation, and global governance

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    Climate and Trade: on the road to COP26
    Aug 09, 2021

    Podcast: Climate and Trade: on the road to COP26

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    Understanding the environmental risks of transportation
    Jun 16, 2021

    Transportation is a vital part of the industrial process but one where the environmental risks are often not adequately understood. As a result, there are some in the haulage industry who are operating with uninsured exposures

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    After the pandemic: trade, health and protectionism
    Jun 14, 2021

    Podcast: After the pandemic: trade, health and protectionism

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    Trade and the Indo-Pacific: CPTPP, BRI & RCEP
    May 19, 2021

    Podcast: Trade and the Indo-Pacific: CPTPP, BRI & RCEP

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    Where next for the World Trade Organization and Global Trade Rules?
    Apr 13, 2021

    Podcast: Where next for the World Trade Organization and Global Trade Rules?

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    Open Strategic Autonomy
    Mar 31, 2021

    Podcast: Open Strategic Autonomy

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    • Cyber
    Where environmental & cyber risk meet
    Mar 22, 2021

    Environmental liabilities present a growing risk to businesses. Heightened levels of public awareness and developing regulation have made businesses more accountable for environmental damage. At the same time, cyber risk is an ever-growing threat to companies of all sizes. The point where the two converge is presenting new challenges.

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    Collaboration: The key to navigating a hard market
    Oct 29, 2020

    A hard insurance market has traditionally been a bellwether for captive growth. Previous hard markets have seen existing captive owners make more use of their risk retention vehicles while also driving the formation of new captive solutions

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    How will globalization change?
    Oct 13, 2020

    Podcast: How will globalization change? 

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    What is the outlook for regional trade integration in Africa?
    Oct 07, 2020

    Podcast: What is the outlook for regional trade integration in Africa?

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    As economies revive, is a surge in protectionism inevitable?
    Sep 01, 2020

    Podcast: As economies revive, is a surge in protectionism inevitable?

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    Digital Trade: one of the winners?
    Aug 31, 2020

    Podcast: Digital Trade: one of the winners?

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    What Do We Need a World Trade Organization For?
    Aug 20, 2020

    Reforming the WTO

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    Does the pandemic make an EU-US trade collision less or more likely?
    Aug 17, 2020

    Podcast: Does the pandemic make an EU-US trade collision less or more likely?

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    The US, China and the EU: the great decoupling?
    28-07-2020

    Podcast: The US, China and the EU: the great decoupling?

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    What Now for Sustainable Trade, the Climate Agenda and the Global Trade System?
    Jul 16, 2020

    Podcast: What Now for Sustainable Trade, the Climate Agenda and the Global Trade System?

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    Prospects for a UK-US Trade Deal
    Jun 25, 2020

    Podcast: Prospects for a UK-US Trade Deal

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    The Slow Death of Multilateralism
    Jun 16, 2020

    Podcast: The Slow Death of Multilateralism

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    Europe’s Evolving Trade Agenda
    Jun 09, 2020

    Podcast: Europe’s Evolving Trade Agenda

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    • Emerging Risk
    W&I insurance - a vital part of real estate deals?
    Jun 02, 2020

    Despite the market changes of recent months, investor appetite for real estate M&A transactions has held up. However, this type of deal is by no means risk-free and Warranty & Indemnity (W&I) insurance has become a common feature in many markets

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    President Biden’s Approach
    Apr 20, 2020

    Three Pillars for a US Trade Strategy in Asia-Pacific

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    Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
    Apr 20, 2020

    The Geopolitical Impact from a New Wave of Economic Integration

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    Reforming the WTO
    Apr 20, 2020

    Europe and the Prospects for WTO Reform

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    Globalization is Changing
    Apr 20, 2020

    Europe’s Trade Strategy for the Age of Geoeconomic Globalization

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    • Emerging Risk
    Getting grilled over employment entitlements
    Feb 27, 2020

    Claims data is a wonderful indicator of issues and trends arising out of insured M&A transactions, which is why we invest time and energy in the AIG M&A Claims Intelligence Series

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    The ‘Phase One deal’
    Jan 27, 2020

    Industrial Subsidies at the Heart of the Trade War

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    Trade Tensions Set to Continue in 2020
    Jan 14, 2020

    As the US faces off over trade with both China and the EU, expect another year of uncertainty. 

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    A Reset of the World Trade Organization's Appellate Body
    Jan 14, 2020

    Reforming the WTO

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    What has the WTO Ever Done for Us?
    Dec 30, 2019

    The WTO; a membership that pays off

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    Reforming the Multilateral Rules-Based Trading System
    Oct 20, 2019

    The multilateral trading system is facing a “make or break” moment

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    • Emerging Risk
    Wind Power: Mitigating the environmental risks
    Jul 02, 2019

    The potential benefits of renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, hydro, tidal and geothermal are widely known, including a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, the diversification of energy supplies and a reduced dependency on fossil fuels.

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    • GENERAL INSURANCE
    UK Public Companies and US Securities Class Actions – a hidden risk?
    Jun 06, 2019

    An established way for non-US companies to provide access for US investors to invest in their shares is for them to issue American Depository Receipts (ADRs). The least regulated ADRs are Level I ADRs which are traded over the counter and not listed on a national exchange such as the NYSE or Nasdaq

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    Taking control of cyber risk
    Apr 18, 2019

    Cybercrime is an escalating problem that demands constant attention to mitigate against financial and reputational risk

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    • Cyber
    The role of captives in cyber risk
    Mar 20, 2019

    Cyber is no longer an emerging risk. It is a risk that is already seeing losses – AIG saw as many claims notifications in 2017 as in the previous four years combined, receiving the equivalent of one claim per working day.

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