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Overseas Business Risk
Political and economic developments, cyber risks, bribery and corruption …these are some of the issues your business could face when you begin to trade overseas or expand into fresh markets.
UK Trade & Investment and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) have brought together authoritative, accessible and topical information on countries, and the key issues related to the political, economic and business security environments.
This can help you identify these risks, understand more about them – and guard effectively against them. By helping you manage the risks of doing business overseas and go with your eyes open, it can help you succeed…safely.
Latest Updates in Overseas Business Risk
17 Jun 2013 Vietnam: Getting in on the Ground Floor
17 Jun 2013 Mexico: Energy: Full Steam Ahead On UK/Mexico Energy Dialogue
17 Jun 2013 UAE: Visit By Rt Hon Simon Burns MP 9-11 June
17 Jun 2013 Arabian Peninsula Economic Summary for May 2013
14 Jun 2013 Abe Launches His Growth Strategy – The Third Arrow
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FCO travel advice provides in depth advice for every country in the world, updated regularly for all British travellers.
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Where to go next?
A new section providing information on where to get help in the areas of market research, insurance, law and private security.
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Bribery and corruption
It’s an offence for commercial organisations carrying out business in the UK to fail to prevent bribery on their behalf by employees and other associated persons. Get advice on the 2010 Bribery Act in the bribery and corruption section.
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Protective security
Protective security advice is aimed at reducing the vulnerability of your business and staff to national security threats, including those such as terrorism or espionage.
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Overseas Business Risk — Russia
Provides information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Russia, with an extensive section on political situation and corruption and bribery.
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Organised Crime
What type of threats can organised crime pose – and what are the levels of risks overseas? You can find answers and advice on our Organised Crime page.
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Emergency Response
We cannot provide an emergency response during crises overseas. At these times, you should use emergency contact points and information channels as detailed on our what to do in the event of a major incident overseas page.
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