Cornering the globe

Geopolitics and investment trends for Canadian deal-makers


Cornering the globe is series of videos and thought leadership of PwC’s Geopolitical Investing practice, and is intended to highlight key issues our clients should be considering as they think about expanding into global markets.

At the macro level, long-term economic and demographic trends indicate an abundance of opportunities to profit and expand in emerging markets. However, the risks of doing business in these regions—such as exchange rate volatility, political uncertainty, meeting the skills gap, and shifts in tax and regulation—often hamper decision-making, forcing companies to react to events, rather than prepare for change, and capitalize on potential dislocations. By critically assessing key geopolitical issues that impact our clients, we provide insight into the ways in which companies can build capabilities to weather political and economic change in their foreign operations.

Our Geopolitical Investing team combines rigorous insight into the key macroeconomic and geopolitical issues facing business leaders today, with deep industry and sector expertise, helping companies to strategically allocate capital to grow specific business units or assets in markets around the world.

 

Cornering the globe: Geopolitics and investment trends for Canadian deal-makers

Investing in second tier cities 
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Watch Dr. Alexis Crow, PwC's Geopolitical Investing leader, discuss how millennials are driving the growth of second tier cities around the world and the investment opportunities for deal-makers.

Populism and emerging markets
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Watch Dr. Alexis Crow, PwC's Geopolitical Investing leader, discuss the rising concern over populism and the timing for investors to enter emerging markets. 

Spotlight on U.S.
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Watch Dr. Alexis Crow, PwC’s Geopolitical Investing Leader, discuss if the new U.S. administration is impacting whether investors are choosing the U.S. as their destination for capital, and what U.S. sectors are hot today for deal-makers.

The rise of ESG
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Watch Dr. Alexis Crow, PwC’s Geopolitical Investing Leader, discuss the rise of environmental social governance (ESG) as one of the greatest investment trends in our generation.

Insights

Cornering the Globe: Annual Outlook 2018 - Key Macro Trends, Headwinds, and Geopolitical Opportunities across sectors

Cornering the Globe: Annual Outlook 2018 - Key Macro Trends, Headwinds, and Geopolitical Opportunities across sectors

As global investors and corporate executives consider the geopolitical and macroeconomic environment in 2018, the mood is both of exuberance and uncertainty. A worldwide recovery and global indices hitting historic highs are in contrast to geopolitical tensions on the Korean peninsula, creating a sense of foreboding. Despite the seemingly boundless optimism in some regions, many economists question the endurance of our current phase of expansion.
Lighting up Brazil: Scouting business opportunities in a changing geopolitical landscape

Lighting up Brazil: Scouting business opportunities in a changing geopolitical landscape

Brazilian President Michel Temer and his team have managed to follow through on key policy reforms since Temer assumed office. The focus has been to reduce the gross public debt, and to inject fiscal responsibility into the government. The Brazilian Senate passed a constitutional amendment for a spending cap, effectively placing a floor on government spending. In another reform, the government recently set lending rates to state development bank BNDES at a market rate, which is likely to further reduce gross public debt.

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Dr. Alexis Crow
Advisory, Lead, Geopolitical Investing practice, PwC United States
Tel: +1 (212) 203 8609
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Richard Pay
Partner, Transaction Services Leader, PwC Canada
Tel: +1 416 941 8357
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