In the recently released report, FSG’s Events to Watch for 2017, we profiled what our analysts believe are the downside and upside scenarios that multinational companies should evaluate to ensure that strategic plans are resilient when the unexpected occurs. As…
It’s President Trump. What’s next for emerging markets?
Populist/nationalist sentiment has shocked the establishment in one of the world’s great democracies. White working-class, rural, and suburban voters expressed deep disaffection from America’s elites by turning out in force to support Donald Trump, a businessman with no previous government…
Post-Election US Foreign and Domestic Policy: Impact on Latin America
This final report in FSG’s series on the impact of the US presidential election on emerging markets will focus on the effects of certain US foreign and domestic policies as they pertain specifically to Latin America. With regards to foreign policy,…
Colombia’s economy remains resilient despite falling commodity prices and rising social tensions
Multinationals have for years considered Colombia one of the safest long-term bets in Latin America, but over the last several months a more negative picture of the country has emerged. Colombia, much like other emerging market countries, has faced weakening external…
2 Issues to Tackle When Operating a Business in India
1. Fragmentation: Multinationals have to move out of the traditional Tier-1 cities in order to adapt to India’s unique urbanization trend: The rise of manufacturing in rural India has led to robust job and wealth growth, which means a lot…
Distribution Best Practices for Penetrating the Indian Rural Market
Infrastructure is the top barrier for multinationals in rural India The slow rate of reform and the country’s vastness means that companies wanting a share of this high-growth market need to employ cost-effective and innovative supply chain techniques A recent…