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In its quarterly report on political risk, Aon downgraded the risk ratings of four nations.
The third-quarter Duke/CFO Business Outlook Survey finds CFOs will slow spending while awaiting a new president’s policy decisions.
If you're doing business overseas, you're subject to political risk. Being prepared is a key to minimizing the fallout.
Second-quarter results from the Duke/CFO Business Outlook Survey reflect political uncertainty.
Businesses have to consider worst-case scenarios and evaluate plans for protecting employees and closing facilities, as well as review insurance coverage.
Venezuela, on the other hand, was ranked most risky, thanks to an unstable economy, high inflation, and "malfunctioning markets."
Political turmoil in the Middle East, Africa, and Russia will continue to cast a global economic shadow, says Aon.
The bad news: the world is becoming a riskier place for business. The good news: political risk can be managed.
