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Economic uncertainty increases cash flow risk for suppliers
A slowing economy, changing consumer patterns, increasing debt servicing costs, and tight margins are impacting the financial health of all businesses regardless of size. If their payment discipline declines, this can have devastating consequences fo …
Avoid ‘wellbeing washing’ by redefining your approach to employee benefits
In the battle to secure, retain, and engage talent, employers have stepped up their corporate wellness offerings. However, by focusing too much on traditional wellness ‘activities’ that fail to consider employees’ actual needs, these investments ofte …
Managing cyber risk for life sciences firms
Life sciences firms’ increasing use of sensitive consumer data, valuable intellectual property, and high turnovers make them a potentially lucrative target for cyber criminals. Where cyber-attacks are successful, the cost of damages can be severe; ac …
Business interruption protection for a volatile economy
High inflation, increasing commodity prices, supply chain disruption, geopolitical conflicts and the effects of climate change are some of the issues creating a challenging environment for food and drink manufacturers. To reduce the impact these fact …
The FCA’s new Consumer Duty: additional focus on consumer outcomes
This article was first published on 23 February 2023. Last updated on 01 August 2023. The Financial Conduct Authority’s new Consumer Duty took effect in the UK on 31 July 2023. With it comes increased regulatory risk for financial institutions which …
How tech-fins can minimise their insurance premiums
There are many similarities between ‘fintechs’ and ‘techfins’, each of which use technology to deliver financial solutions. But for outsiders to the sector, it can often be difficult to tell them apart. When it comes to insurance, techfins have a rel …
