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FDI Increased by 17 Percent in 2011
Global FDI inflows increased by 17 percent in 2011, despite significant turbulence in the global economy during the second half of the year.

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World Investment and Political Risk 2011

Heightened global risk perceptions in the aftermath of the financial crisis, fueled by sovereign credit risk in the developed world and political crises in the Middle East and North Africa, have increased investors’ concerns, according to World Investment and Political Risk 2011, published by the World Bank’s Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency.


Political Risk Exacerbates Global Economic Challenges

Eurasia Group Global Trends Quarterly for the fourth quarter 2011 underscored how political risk is undermining investor and consumer confidence and is exacerbating the global economic situation.

 


Political Risk among Top Concerns for US Energy Sector

According to a 2010 Aon survey of the US Energy Industry, political risk ranked among the top five concerns for respondents. In fact, companies, identified political uncertainties as a leading area where related losses were incurred and among the lowest categories for corporate risk preparedness. Access the report and learn more.


Risk Priorities and Preparedness

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.


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Research & Tools


»  Maplecroft’s Political Risk (Dynamic) Index

Jan 25, 2012

»  Eurasia Group Global Trends Quarterly (First Quarter 2012)

Jan 20, 2012

»  Global Economic Prospects (January 2012)

Jan 18, 2012

»  Top Risks 2012

Jan 03, 2012



News and Events


»  ICIEC to expand operations in Pakistan (Pakistan Observer, Feb 1, 2012)
»  Political insurance for PE funds (The East African, Jan 29, 2012)
»  XL Group Strengthens New Political Risk & Trade Credit Unit With New International Team in London (4-traders.com, Jan 25, 2012)
»  Maplecroft’s Political Risk Atlas 2012 identifies next political risk hotspots and potential investment opportunities in growth economies (Maplecroft, Jan 18, 2012)
»  Mining Indaba 2012

Feb 06, 2012 - Feb 09, 2012

Cape Town, South Africa

»  Asia Insurance Review Asian CEO Summit

Feb 15, 2012 - Feb 16, 2012

Singapore, Singapore