| | November 2009 │ Issue № 88
| | In this issue... Mexico's shadow pharma market, IT outsourcing, credit card fraud, and more | | POLITICAL RISK
All Politics Political Risk Is Local
In Latin America, some political risk managers can't see the trees for the forest. While national elections and federal regulations can have an impact on investments, more often than not it's local issues that present the toughest challenges.
s John Price, Miami GO TO FULL STORY
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| | | FRAUD
Mexico's Shadow Pharma Market
An in-depth investigation reveals a host of problems afflicting Mexico's pharmaceutical industry. Counterfeiting, theft and illegal sales of samples cost drug-makers nearly $2 billion a year.
s Guillaume Corpart, Manuela D'Andrea & Enrique Orellana, Mexico City GO TO FULL STORY
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| | | FINANCE
Fighting Credit Card Fraud
Banks in Latin America and the Caribbean are losing the battle against credit card fraud, especially the old fashioned, low-tech variety, where employees and vendors are typically the culprits.
s John Price, Miami GO TO FULL STORY
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| | | DATA SECURITY
The Pitfalls of IT Outsourcing
The Satyam scandal in India was a wake-up call for companies that outsource IT services. While outsourcing can reduce costs, it can also lead to increased risks of data theft, intellectual property violations and fraud.
s Paulo Renato Silva, Sao Paulo GO TO FULL STORY
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