Microsoft Bribe Probe Reaches Into Pakistan, Russia Deals - The Wall Street Journal

“Allegations of bribery against Microsoft in several emerging markets, including Russia, highlight the continuing corruption risk multinationals face when operating in emerging markets and the importance of effective controls for both the local team and any local partners. For examples of how to reduce corruption risk to your Russia operations, FSG clients can access the report on Managing Compliance in Russia by clicking here.”
-Martina Bozadzhieva, Associate Practice Leader for Central and Eastern Europe Research

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China Manufacturing Grows as Europe Recovery Signs Build - Bloomberg

“HSBC’s flash PMI in China has unexpectedly entered expansionary territory in August, indicating the slowdown in manufacturing is being stabilized.”
- Shijie Chen, Director for Asia Pacific Research

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The Emerging Markets Are Getting Smoked by the ‘Emerging Markets of the Future’ - Business Insider

“Some of the “frontier” emerging markets are exhibiting strong fundamentals for growth in the medium term. While the large BRIC markets stagnate, many leading companies are reconsidering their expansion strategies for some of the more uncharted emerging economies.”
- Sam Osborn, Senior Analyst for Global Analytics