Recent regional events and the impact of the global economic downtown are cause for concern for investors who are weighing the risks of political instability and government intervention on projects in Latin America.
This latest Lloyd's 360 report looks at how global business leaders perceive and prioritize risk. The research is based on the perspectives of 570 global executives surveyed by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Read the full report for detailed results and regional variances.
PricewaterhouseCoopers Global CEO Survey
While the global survey underscores the importance of risk mitigation and information, only 23% of CEOs believe that they have complete information on the risks facing their businesses. Also notable, CEOs in emerging markets are slightly more positive on growth prospects even though overall confidence is low. Access key findings to learn more.
Global Economic Prospects Update
The World Bank forecasts a historic contraction in global GDP of 1.7 percent this year following 8 years of growth. This GEP report update highlights Europe, Central Asia, Latin America and the Caribbeans as the regions most affected by the economic downturn with East Asia and the Pacific seeing a sharp drop in investment and trade levels.
Sovereign 2008 Tansition and Default Study
Fitch Ratings looks at the performance of sovereign ratings on 2008 as well as trends since 1995. The study underscores the increased downward pressure placed on ratings by the global economic slowdown and the financial markets. In 2008, 14 ratings actions brought sovereign downgrades to 13.6% with much of this activity in Emerging Europe. Register and access the full report free-of-charge.
RiskMap 2009In this report, ControlRisks discusses the looming effect of the global credit crisis on political stability and goes in depth on its country ratings. RiskMap 2009 highlights a general increase in political risk globally with 18 countries being downgraded over the past year and even the creation of a new higher risk category. There is some good news though as 13 country ratings were upgraded. » View All...
