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  • Our insights - Blogs

    What Most Security Plans Miss

    Uncover hidden gaps in security programs and learn how to turn intelligence into action across teams.

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    Brand Protection in Emerging Markets: Key Threats to Brand Integrity in the Greater Middle East and Africa

    Understand the major risks facing intellectual property and brand integrity in emerging markets

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    2025 Tornado Season Forecast: Experts Predict High Activity

    Explore the rising tornado activity across the U.S. in 2025, with expert insights, state data, and disaster preparedness tips.

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    Proactive Corporate Security: Why Waiting to Act Is a Risky Business

    Proactive corporate security starts with mindset. Learn how to spot risks early and build a culture of readiness across your organization.

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    Navigating Canada's New Financial Sector Regulations

    Discover the essentials of Canada's new surveillance rules for the financial sector. Learn about TSCM, compliance challenges, and steps for implementation.

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    Security Industry Trends for 2025: Challenges and Adaptations

    Explore key security trends for 2025, including challenges, AI-driven solutions, executive protection, and the rise of outsourcing in the evolving global security landscape

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    Chemical Crises and Community Safety: A Closer Look at Industrial Emergency Response Services

    Explore the impact of chemical crises on community safety, from hazardous industrial incidents to chemical contamination cleanup. Learn how risk management strategies can protect communities and mitigate long-term health and environmental risks.

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    GSX 2024 Recap: How Security Is Evolving in a Data-Driven World

    Explore the emerging security trends from the recent conference and learn how Pinkerton is at the forefront of these shifts, delivering cutting-edge strategies to help clients manage risk effectively.

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    Setting the Stage for Creating a Corporate Security Budget

    Most Likely Budget Scenarios That a Security Professional Will Encounter

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    The AI Era: Part Two

    Understanding and addressing AI privacy concerns

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    Proactive Strategies for Organizations Near National Meetings, Conventions, Rallies, and Protests

    Safeguarding Your Business Operations During Large-scale Events

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    Avoid Potential Risk Mitigation Blind Spots

    A well-developed, comprehensive crisis management plan is crucial to help your organization respond to and manage unexpected events and situations.

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    What Are Structural Risks vs. Variable Risks?

    Understanding, analyzing and managing common structural risks and unique variable risks can have a major impact on the success of your business.

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    Mitigating Risks During the Litigation Process

    How legal firms can help manage corporate risk during litigation, and two key areas where gathering vital information requires an in-depth investigation.

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    Embedded Security Provides a Different Level of Protection

    Pinkerton embedded security can help build an extremely competent, effective, world-class security team, providing our global network of expertise.

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    Corruption and Natural Disasters

    Pinkerton’s data scientists dig into the entangled relationship between corruption and natural disasters and see which regions are at a heightened risk.

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    Biggest Threats to Amusement Park Security

    Amusement park security teams contend with large crowd behavior and high temperatures. Here are some key elements to be aware of and tips to help prepare.

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    Chain Reactions

    Looking back at 2021, the growing supply chain disruptions provided plenty of challenges — and valuable learning opportunities — for 2022 and beyond.

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    Impact of Hybrid Workforce on Duty of Care

    Remote and hybrid work and virtual offices have become a defining new feature on the professional landscape for brands and organizations worldwide.

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    Corporate Risk Strategies for 2022

    With the new year around the corner, now is an ideal time to look at some of the potential gaps in your approach to risk management and risk mitigation.

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    How the Pandemic Affected Risk

    From businesses and bottom lines to individuals and institutions, the world is a very different place now than it was in early 2020.

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    Lessons Learned From 2020: CEO Takeaways

    An overview of lessons CEOs and other C-suite executives can learn from the COVID crisis and other events of 2020, and what’s next. Third in a series.

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    Lessons Learned From 2020: Risk Mitigation

    In this second post in a series of lessons that businesses can learn from 2020, we’ll review what the COVID crisis has taught us about risk mitigation.

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    Lessons Learned From 2020: Crisis Management

    If “tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength,” then 2020 taught many lessons. In this first post in a series, we’ll learn about risk mitigation.

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    Pinkerton’s Crime Index: An Essential Tool for Business Decision-making

    Understanding what the Pinkerton Crime Index is, how it works, and how it impacts business decision-making is essential knowledge for business leaders.

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    The Critical Importance of Contact Tracing in the Age of COVID

    Contact tracing is an essential tool for epidemiologists, public health experts, and medical professionals to mitigate outbreaks of infectious diseases.

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    Mental Health Challenges and Workplace Violence in the Age of COVID

    Best practices, reminders, and key insights into how organizations can build a program to recognize and address mental health challenges

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    Whistleblower Allegations

    Why whistleblower activity is on the rise, best practices for effective investigation and resolution, and insights on the new compliance landscape.

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    It’s Hurricane Season: Are You Prepared?

    Immediate steps business leaders can take to address short-term damages and address preparations for hurricanes and other natural disasters

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    How Security is Shifting To Address New Threats

    With civil, social, and economic tensions high in the face of the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, unrest and uncertainty are increasingly unavoidable.

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    Eyes on the Storm

    With hurricane season again upon us, anyone in vulnerable areas must take the time to plan and prepare for another category of potential disaster.

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    Identifying and Combating Counterfeit PPE

    How to identify potentially counterfeit PPE, avoid scammers, and protect employees from harm resulting from using unsound or unsafe protective equipment.

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    Risk, Reentry, and Reopening

    New ways that companies need to be thinking about risk assessment and crisis planning, and key considerations in a post-COVID environment.

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    Coronavirus Outbreak Update: Preliminary Impact Becomes Apparent Across Industries Worldwide

    An update for decision makers on the economic impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak to vital industries as the virus continues spreading across the world.

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    9 Steps To Prepare Your Organization for a Pandemic

    Mitigate loss and restore business operations much more quickly with a well-designed emergency response plan.

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    Coronavirus Outbreak Update: Preliminary Impact Becomes Apparent Across Industries Worldwide

    How the COVID-19 outbreak had already impacted several key industries by January 2020, as well as the overarching tendencies that resulted.

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    Wuhan Coronavirus Spreads Ahead of Chinese New Year Celebrations

    Early updates from the COVID-19 pandemic

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    Total Risk Perspective – How Corruption Impacts Natural Disasters

    Two earthquakes of similar magnitude. But the death tolls had a disparity of over 200,000 lives. Can political corruption account for the difference?

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    Infographic | Mass Shootings in the US: Patterns and Traits

    Mass shootings in public spaces have increased over the last 20 years. Finding common threads is a vital step toward preventing future tragic events.

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    Pinkerton Analysis | Property Crime in America

    One in four large counties in the West observed increased property crime over a recent period, despite strong economic growth. Pinkerton insights for 2019.

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    Fire Risk in Developing Nations

    While wildfires and other natural disasters grab headlines, urban fires are an all-too common occurrence, especially in developing Asian-Pacific countries.

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    Brexit Contingency Planning

    Uncertainty continues in the two and a half years since United Kingdom voters decided to leave the European Union.

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    Pinkerton President Looks to the Future of Risk Management

    Pinkerton President Jack Zahran shares his thoughts on the digital transformation as well as how it will impact risk management in 2019 and beyond.

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    What Security Implications Can a Truck Driver Shortage Cause?

    Demand for transportation and logistics services has outpaced the supply of capable and experienced truck drivers. The causes and risks of this shortage.

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    Using Data to Mitigate Wildfire Risk and Drive Down Business Impact

    Pinkerton helped a healthcare client predict which of their facilities were most at wildfire risk during the 2017 fire season in Northern California.

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    New CMS Rule Threatens Medicaid & Medicare Payments

    A new CMS rule in 2016 required healthcare organizations to conduct annual security assessments and emergency preparedness training & drills.

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    Active Shooter Training and Workplace Violence Posts

    A recap of previous posts on prevention and response to workplace violence, school shootings, campus security, and active shooter training.

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    How Artificial Intelligence Impacts Business Risks

    Pinkerton experts weigh in on how and why artificial intelligence challenges companies to embrace data analysis as a key element in security operations.

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    What Does Situational Awareness Mean?

    Situational awareness – what it is and how to use it. Key elements of situational awareness that you can use to protect yourself and those around you.

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    The Problem With EHS Handling Risk Management

    Should Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) departments/positions handle corporate-wide security as well? Here’s a better approach to this alarming trend.

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    The Interconnectivity of Business Risk and the Impacts

    The interconnectivity of risk impacts global business operations and security. Managing risk effectively requires respect for this interconnectivity.

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    Active Shooter Response Plan

    In the same way we have no control over natural disasters, there is no way to prevent active shooter situations. However, there are ways to lower the risk.

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    Modern Challenges for Executive Protection

    Executive protection has evolved from the bodyguard in a dark suit and earpiece. Today’s professionals need to understand technology, cultures, and more.

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    Measuring Security Risks & Business Impact

    Why you should measure risk, how this must align with business goals, and the critical discussions security brings to the table when setting annual goals.

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    2017 Security Industry Outlook

    Pinkerton President Jack Zahran reviews the big events of 2016, what surprised him, and the outlook for the security industry in 2017.

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    Top Security Threats to Companies in 2017

    With 2017 just a few weeks away, it is time to look ahead at what threats have the most potential impact to company security worldwide.

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    Company Security Planning for 2017

    As organizations plan for 2017, corporate security planning should be part of the conversation. Here are major elements that every business should address.

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    Tips for Common Event Planning Security Issues

    Too often, event security management is left until late in the planning process. Pinkerton experts share common event management security issues and tips.

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    World's Riskiest and Most Dangerous Countries for Business

    What is the riskiest, most dangerous country in the world? Highlights from Pinkerton’s World Risk Index Report quantifies business risk across the globe.

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    Brazil Olympics: Top Safety and Security Risks

    Two Pinkerton experts in Brazil share hidden safety and security risks to be aware of while attending the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, Brazil.

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    Human Overpopulation Problems and Issues

    Overpopulation increases issues and risks, including infrastructure, emergency services, and crime. Featuring insight from Pinkerton Angelo Krizmanic.

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    New Corporate Health Risks: Epidemics

    Knowing where diseases are spreading and helping employees who work or travel in affected areas to avoid exposure can mitigate risks to your organization.

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    Water and Security: Flooding & Business Continuity

    The second in Pinkerton’s Water and Security Series, begun during Earth Month (April 2016), looks at how water affects business security and continuity.

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    Earth Month: Water and Security

    The industrial revolution, population growth explosions and pollution have made access to potable water a crisis for millions throughout the world.

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    Where There’s Fire, There May NOT Be Water

    This is the first in Pinkerton’s Earth Month (April 2016) series looking at how water affects business security and continuity.

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    Tech Companies Rally Behind Apple in Encryption Debate

    More than a dozen U.S. based tech firms filed legal briefs in support of Apple’s case against the U.S. Government over device security.

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    Guard Force Management — Focus and Responsibilities

    Many companies employ a third-party Guard Force Manager to oversee security operations and manage resources. There are several benefits to doing so.

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    The Various Categories of Missing Persons Cases

    Thousands of individuals are reported as missing in the USA each year. We explain the various circumstances and categories of missing persons cases.

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    Threat vs Vulnerability vs Risk: What Is the Difference?

    Understanding the relationship between risk, threat and vulnerability provides an advantage when evaluating a recommended risk management action plan.

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    China’s “Going Out” Strategy: Increasing Overseas Expansion

    China’s successful “Go Out Policy” for overseas expansion comes with risks including security threats, supply chain issues, and local crime rates.

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    Holistic Security: The Risk Wheel

    Examining your company’s operation and assessing where it is vulnerable with a holistic overview of your company’s security health and risk profile

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    Top 5 Risks With Doing Business in India

    The threat landscape in India has shifted toward strategic risks from operational risks. The Pinkerton Risk Survey 2014 reveals important findings.

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    Expanding a Business Internationally: Risk Factors

    International expansion can present a higher degree of risk than other growth. We suggest several precautionary measures to enhance safety and security.

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    Biggest Threats to Your Brand Assets

    In today’s connected world, your brand can be damaged in many ways, with widespread impact. Here are some simple steps that can hold off these threats.

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    Olympic Security Threats, Large and Small

    The 2014 Sochi Olympics faced security threats large and small. Pinkerton’s advice for staying safe while enjoying the Games.

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    Who Took That? Preventing Employee Theft in Retail

    A retail atmosphere offers prime opportunities for would-be internal thieves. Knowing the hows and whys can help reduce retail employee theft.

  • Reports

    High Impact Events Analysis Latest Update: 2021 U.S. Protest Activity

    An updated free report briefing on U.S. protest activity after the 2021 Presidential inauguration to help organizations anticipate potential disruption.

  • Reports

    High Impact Events Analysis: 2021 U.S. Protest Activity Update

    Normally reserved for Pinkerton clients, we offer a free report to help organizations anticipate potential risks and disruptions due to protest activity.

  • Reports

    High Impact Events Analysis: 2020 U.S. Presidential Elections Protest Update

    This inauguration report has been updated by Pinkerton intelligence experts to cover planned protests, key findings, areas of concern, and recommendations.

  • Reports

    High Impact Events Analysis: 2020 U.S. Presidential Election Protests

    With the 2020 U.S. inauguration approaching, we have put together a free report analysis to help organizations anticipate potential risks to business.

  • Reports

    COVID-19 and Housing

    Pinkerton’s report on the sweeping changes to the American real estate market and record unemployment in 2020, due to the COVID-19 epidemic.

  • Reports

    COVID-19 and Crime in Chicago and Philadelphia

    Efforts to limit the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 have resulted in the closure of many nonessential businesses and produced record job losses.

  • Reports

    Beirut Industrial Explosion | What We Know

    Pinkerton insights on the Beirut, Lebanon explosion in August 2020, the worst-known industrial explosion for affected population and economic damages.

  • Reports

    Economic Risks From the Coronavirus

    As the COVID-19 outbreak approached pandemic levels, economic consequences of lockdowns in China foreshadowed repercussions for the rest of the world.

  • Reports

    Three Steps to Prevent Information Breaches at Your Health Care Organization

    Learn the three steps to prevent information breaches at your Health Care Organization.

  • Reports

    Locking It Down — Issues, Considerations and Best Practices for Optimum Supply Chain and Logistics Security

    Learn the ins and outs of supply chain and logistics security , including the difference between risk vs. threat.

  • Reports

    Data Breach Experts Share the Most Important Next Step You Should Take After a Data Breach in 2014 – 2015 and Beyond

    Digital Guardian asked Stephen Ward, Vice President, Pinkerton, “What’s the most important next step you should take following a data breach?”

  • Reports

    Chained and Locked — Addressing Pharma Supply Chain Security Challenges

    Explore analysis on threats facing the pharmaceutical industry.

  • Reports

    Anti-Counterfeiting — New and Encouraging Technologies

    Learn how new anti-counterfeiting technology is stopping counterfeiting sooner.

  • Reports

    Top Security Threats and Management Issues — 2014

    Learn about the pressing security threats & management issues of 2014.

  • Reports

    India’s Internal Security Landscape — Emerging Challenges and Opportunities

    Learn about the opportunities and challenges in India’s Internal Security landscape.

  • Reports

    Protecting Brands From CyberSpace Thieves

    Counterfeiting drains the U.S. economy of an estimated $200 billion and 750, 000 jobs each year.

  • Reports

    Computer Forensics, Electronic Discovery, and the Power of a Single Email

    Increasingly, corporations and their counsel face new demands as the world of litigation becomes digitized.

  • Reports

    Online Brand Protection – Further Down the Rabbit Hole We Go

    Learn about the various issues that arise when planning an online brand protection and online brand enforcement program.

  • Reports

    Foiling Counterfeiters From Stealing Brands and Endangering Lives

    Day and night, intellectual property (IP) protection companies scour the earth searching for and dismantling counterfeiting operations on land and by sea.

  • Reports

    Security Threat Assessment Sample

    This Threat Assessment example prepared by Pinkerton’s Global Risk Group includes information and analysis to help keep you ahead of threats.

  • Reports

    Top Security Threats and Management Issues 2012

    Securitas USA 2012 to identify emerging trends related to perceived security threats, management issues, and operational issues.

  • Reports

    Unethical Business Conduct

    Forms of unethical business conduct such as financial misconduct, mistreating employees, misrepresentation.

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    Fuel Shortage Crisis Affecting Mexico

    Learn about core strategy solutions designed to help curb fuel theft in Mexico.

  • Reports

    Supply Chain Risks 75% Higher in Coastal Regions

    Learn why a hurricane’s impact means more than just wind and rain damage for businesses.

  • Reports

    Risk Mitigation and Workplace Violence Prevention

    Learn how to properly plan ahead for potential risks and security threats at your workplace.

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    Workplace Violence and Active Shooter Prevention

    Pinkerton Discusses Workplace Violence & Active Shooter Prevention

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    Unruly Crowds | The “Equal Opportunity” Security Threat

    How to plan ahead with crowd control protocols.

  • Reports

    Reading Tomorrow's Security Landscape

    Learn about the latest emerging security trends and how to control risk.

  • Reports

    How Are You Evaluating Your Security Program?

    Learn how to develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for your business.

  • Reports

    Have NPAs Become “Non Provocative Alarms”?

    Learn how to determine your NPA health with Pinkerton

  • Reports

    Breaking Traditional Shackles of NPA Management — New Age Risk Outlook

    Discover how to re-think your NPA management approach

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    Restraining Willful Defaults: Need of the Hour for Indian Banking System

    This whitepaper is an attempt to bring to attention the growing threat of NPAs and their impact on curbing the growth of the Indian banking sector.

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