As multinational executives head into 2019 annual planning, they face a highly complex environment in which to make bets that look increasingly at risk of disruption from geopolitical factors. In addition, they need to build 2019 annual plans with a…
Russia will achieve only moderate, though consistent growth over the next five years as the government avoids undertaking structural reforms that could drive stronger growth. Instead, public spending will rise minimally to boost the economy now that macroeconomic stability has been…
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is an infrastructure development plan that will have global ramifications. It will affect connectivity and competition within and across markets for years to come, and no country or sector is off-limits. Multinational executives will…
Uncertainty continues to plague multinationals operating in Mexico, driven by both contentious North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations and, increasingly, the potential outcome of the July 1 general elections. While most companies have seen limited direct impact on their…
After signing a controversial peace accord to end a 53-year conflict with the FARC in 2016, Colombia is heading into the most consequential elections in its modern history. Congressional elections on March 11th will determine whether Congress will be fragmented…
While 2018 comes with the promise of stable economic growth, less volatile exchange rates, and continued pockets of opportunity, the news for EMEA executives is not all good. While some companies hope that they are on the cusp of an…
FSG hosted an event with regional executives and Mexico country managers in Mexico City that focused on the outlook for Mexico’s economy through the next 18 months, and how multinationals need to respond to growing external headwinds and changing local…