Sentences with phrase «of key risks»

For research that involves the use of individually identifiable health information, assessing the risk to the privacy of research subjects is currently one of the key risks that must be assessed and addressed by IRBs.

The above represents only a subset of key risks (and mitigating factors) unique to the acquisition of a franchise business.

Improving quantification of key risks relevant to users» needs: The social construct of «value» is at the core of risk assessment.

Even though some of these key risks are more likely to materialise than others, and they differ in the extent that they can be managed by adaptation and mitigation, they all warrant attention from a risk management perspective, given their potential major consequences for the region.

WASHINGTON, D.C. / / / NEWS ADVISORY / / / Four leading organizations in sustainable investing — As You Sow, Boston Common Asset Management, Green Century Capital Management, and the Investor Environmental Health Network — will hold a phone - based news conference at 1:30 p.m. EST on November 7, 2013 to issue a report scoring 24 top oil & gas companies on their disclosure (or lack thereof) to investors of the key risks associated with hydraulic fracturing operations.

Our view remains that one of the key risks associated with the ongoing eurozone crisis is a transmission of the stresses in the banking sector to the real economy.

In articles such as Some rough with your smooth, we have noted one of the key risks facing value investors is falling into «value traps».

That is one of the key risks with variable rate loans — your payment may rise (even substantially) in the future.

The panel - comprising former APRA chairman John Laker, former Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) chairman Graeme Samuel and corporate director Jillian Broadbent - found unclear accountabilities, starting with a lack of ownership of key risks at the executive committee level.

We see three themes that are likely to shape economies and markets in the months ahead as well as a number of key risks, as we write in our new Global Investment Outlook: Q4 2016.

We see three themes that are likely to shape economies and markets in the months ahead as well as a number of key risks.

Here we look at some of the key risks investors should be aware of:

This committee is responsible for facilitating the identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting of key risks across the company.

How central banks assess risks to price and financial stability will determine the pace at which they will withdraw monetary accommodation, one of the key risks to the global growth cycle.

That resource decline is one of the key risks facing the company, he says.

The Fund invests by sampling the index, holding a range of securities that, in the aggregate, approximates the full Index in terms of key risk factors and other characteristics.

This essential characteristic is what drives one of the key risk and return metrics of all fixed - income.

Be especially mindful of baby's body temperature at night, as overheating has been named as one of the key risk factors of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Fat mass in the abdominal region, liver and heart was measured with accurate analyses, along with a number of key risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

A systematic review of controlled yoga trials for adults with Type 2 diabetes (DM2) published in the Journal of Diabetes Research suggests that regular yoga practice may help to reduce a number of key risk factors and outcomes of the disease.

They said the current findings provide a possible explanation for these benefits, since high blood pressure is one of the key risk factors of the maladies.

The percentages of the Portfolio's assets allocated to each Underlying Fund are: Vanguard Total Bond Market II Index Fund 14 % Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund 5 % Vanguard Short - Term Inflation - Protected Securities Index Fund 6 % Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund 75 % Through its investment in Vanguard Total Bond Market II Index Fund, the Portfolio indirectly invests in a broadly diversified collection of securities that, in the aggregate, approximates the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index in terms of key risk factors and other characteristics.

The fund invests by sampling the index, meaning that it holds a range of securities that, in the aggregate, approximate the full index in terms of key risk factors and other characteristics...

The Fund invests by sampling the Index, holding a range of securities that, in the aggregate, approximates the full Index in terms of key risk factors and other characteristics.

The Fund invests by sampling the Index, holding a range of securities that, in the aggregate, approximates the full Index in terms of key risk factors and other characteristics which may cause the fund to experience tracking errors relative to performance of the Index.

Passively managed funds hold a range of securities that, in the aggregate, approximates the full Index in terms of key risk factors and other characteristics.

These are important, and it would be valuable for analysts to see if there are any risk factors not listed, or emphasize the importance of key risk factors.

The percentages of the Portfolio's assets allocated to each Underlying Fund are: Vanguard Total Bond Market II Index Fund 70 % Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund 17.50 % Vanguard Institutional Total Stock Market Index Fund 8.75 % Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund 3.75 % Through its investment in Vanguard Total Bond Market II Index Fund, the Portfolio indirectly invests in a broadly diversified collection of securities that, in the aggregate, approximates the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index in terms of key risk factors and other characteristics.

The Fund invests by sampling the Index, meaning that it holds a broadly diversified collection of securities that, in the aggregate, approximate the full Index in terms of key risk factors and other characteristics.

Passively managed funds invest by sampling the index, holding a range of securities that, in the aggregate, approximates the full Index in terms of key risk factors and other characteristics.

In a recent longitudinal questionnaire study among high - school adolescents, low self - esteem was one of the key risk factors for problem behavior (Jessor et al., 1998).

The Double ABCX model defines the process of adaptation through identification of key risk and protective factors that may influence family functioning over time.

The LTV ratio is one of the key risk factors that lenders assess when qualifying borrowers for a mortgage.

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Having those multiple partners is key, because one of the big risks any small biotech faces is that the partner decides to walk away from its development program — not surprising, since most drug development programs fail.

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

The key enterprising skills I used when first starting out are the very same ones I use today: the art of delegation, risk - taking, surrounding yourself with a great team and working on projects you really believe in.

«There's a clear risk that the reforms, which already fell short in a number of key areas, will be watered down even further.»

«This incident has really contributed to changing the strategic environment in which these key pipeline infrastructure decisions are going to be made,» says Mark McClelland, head of North American research for risk - analysis firm Maplecroft.

«We do think we're due for a correction in U.S. stocks [and] a key risk is lack of policy follow - through,» he said.

Outline your customer journey and create key metrics to segment your customers into three categories: red (likely to churn), yellow (at risk of churning) and green (potential for upgrades).

Security researcher F - Secure revealed on Wednesday that hotel rooms in 166 countries and 40,000 locations are at risk of being unlocked and opened by hackers who have exploited software in electronic keys created by Assa Abloy, formerly known as VingCard.

The NTSB and the FAA must get to the bottom of what happened on the Southwest plane and take steps to ensure it won't happen again, which has been a key part of the formula for reducing risks in recent decades, said Matthews and Wallace.

Your board mandate should address vision, mission, strategy and operational plans; program delivery and operations; risk identification and management; finances (budgets, investments, use of donations, etc.); government filings and reporting; values, ethics, reputation and integrity; key policies and procedures; and communication and accountability to members and stakeholders.

It pointed to the continued presence of fragile fixed - income market liquidity as a key vulnerability in the overall financial system, while it repeats the risks of a sharp increase in long - term interest rates, stress from emerging markets like China and prolonged weakness in commodity prices.

Such email management is easy to do remotely, but you need to provide guidance on how to pick out key emails and ask the assistant to copy you before sending out any responses to reduce the risk of errors.

In an email to Maclean's, McCallum said the key for Canada «is determining not only the scale of the opportunity but assessing the risks in moving forward.»

Pimco's emphasis on generating strong long - term risk - adjusted returns has been the key factor behind the success of the Pimco Income Fund, which on Tuesday...

Fundraising through social media is an emerging terrorist financing risk, but traditional methods like bank transfers, remittances and cash remain key avenues of funding, according to a report by intergovernmental organization the Financial Action Task Force.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

«Given the size of its economy, population, and given its political clout, Nigeria's stance towards the African Continental Free Trade Area is key,» Imad Mesdoua, senior consultant for Africa at Control Risks, a global risk consultancy with offices in Lagos, told CNBC via email.