The COP26 conference has by no means guaranteed a 1.5 degree future, but it has galvanised the international community in pursuit of this goal and reinforced the mechanisms towards cutting emissions. Every business will have a part to play and our key insights will help you position your business to solve climate change-related challenges and convert risk to opportunity.

Sustainability and ESG issues, geopolitics and cyber security are the main risks for private investors in 2022. With global M&A activity surpassing $4 trillion by the third quarter of this year. While concerns over inflation are dampening some expectations of a prolonged bull run, dealmakers appear to have carved a path out of the pandemic with confidence – and cash – in abundance.

This year’s index illustrates the evolution of the investment landscape in major African markets and provides a longer-term outlook of key trends shaping investments. Use the comparative snapshot of market opportunities and risks across the continent to help develop an informed strategy to grow your business in Africa.

Listen to the Control Risks podcast where we discuss world events and what risks are on the horizon for organisations. Featuring experts from all areas of Control Risks, we can help you navigate what lies ahead.

As the vaccine rollout proceeds at varying paces across the globe, organisations find themselves in different and sometimes multiple stages of the crisis management lifecycle. Remaining agile, forward-thinking and empathetic are all essential for a successful outcome.

The next phase of China’s development is going to be highly disruptive and some businesses will not survive. What steps should foreign multinationals take to future-proof their China business?