Political risk consulting, political risk analysis

We are specialists in providing economic and political risk consultancy. Our intelligence analysts are building on 20 years experience in understanding political risks faced by our clients in insurance and financial services.

We offer a bespoke consultancy solution that directly answers our clients' questions by cutting through the white noise of excess information and news updates that too often drown-out insightful analysis.

At our core is a team of experts dedicated to providing tailored analysis and strategic forecasting, allowing our clients to confidently asses the risk associated with investing in challenging environments and emerging markets.

1. Political Risks

Confiscation, licence cancellation, selective discrimination, regulatory risks

2. Economic Risks

Sovereign / sub-sovereign default, currency inconvertibility, macroeconomic trends

3. Political Violence

Terrorism, civil unrest, labour unrest,internal and external conflict, kidnap and piracy

Our political and economic risk services are delivered globally by an experienced team of regional political, security and subject matter experts, as well as regional language specialists.

Contact us to learn more about our experience, and how we help you understand and avoid the business risks faced by your organisation.


Tailored political risk reports

Our analyst team provides tailored political risk reports on the risks to assets, contracts and payments, or high-level country risk and sector overviews

  • Physical security risks to assets, including risk of physical damage or business interruption
  • Political risk analysis including hostile government action, expropriation of assets, contract cancellation or legal and legislative risks
  • Macro-economic risks, sovereign default
  • Non-payment risks by sub-sovereign entities

 

hostile environment security, security consultancy, risk mitigation, security assessment, high risk security services

In-house political risk consultants and face-to-face political risk consultancy

AKE embeds highly-qualified political risk specialists in our client's teams to help them assess the risk to their business portfolio, and give them a competitive edge:

  • Full or part-time embedded political risk consultants
  • Face-to-face political risk consultancy
  • Regular briefings and expert economic and political risk insight
  • Question and answer sessions
  • Telephone advice consultancy

 


 

Online political risk analysis platform and credit risk modelling

Our intelligence team provides online country risk platform and credit risk models that help clients assess the political, security and financial risks they face at the touch of a button.

AKE's political risk consultants provide tailored analysis and foresight that builds on an understanding of our clients' business. For details, pricing options and to learn more about our approach please contact us.

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Political Risk Outlook Q1 2022 – Ones to Watch AKE's Political Risk Outlook Special Report contains a selection of five
Kidnap & Ransom Report: Q1 2022 AKE's Kidnap and Ransom (K&R) Q1 2022 Special Report contains a selection of key
Americas: Lula appoints Alckmin as running mate to widen support ahead of October elections in Brazil  Sectors: all Key Risks:
Date first published: 31/03/2022 Key sectors: all; infrastructure Key risks: internal conflict; protests; business risks   Risk development At least
Americas: Risk of disruptive, violent unrest remains high in Peru despite five-day truce Sectors: all; cargo transport, agriculture Key Risks:
Sanctions on Russia The widespread imposition of sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine will not only trigger a
Date first published: 29/03/2022 Key sectors: oil and gas; all Key risks: political violence; war on land; business disruption; sanctions
Americas: Centrist candidates to face off in Costa Rica’s tight 3 April presidential runoff Sectors: all Key Risks: political instability;
Global Impact of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to significant economic, security and diplomatic consequences.
Date first published: 22/03/2022 Key sectors: all; defence Key risks: all; war on land   Risk development On 27 February
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