News and updates

  • AKE Analyst on CNBC: ‘Oligarch list’ a sigh of relief for many in Russia
    Max Hess, senior political risk analyst at AKE International, discusses a list of Russia’s wealthiest released by the U.S. Treasury. Max also d...
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    31 January 2018
  • AKE Special Report: Threats to Business Travellers
    Business travel security is becoming increasingly unpredictable. Whether you are travelling overseas for business or pleasure, there will be factors t...
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    30 August 2017
  • Credit Risk Modelling for Insurers and Investors
    We've launched a Credit Risk Model to help clients assess the effect of political and economic shocks on the risk of corporate defaults and the dollar...
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    06 July 2017
  • Sign Up for Freelance Journalist Safety Consultations
    Freelance journalist safety and security consultationsAKE International is delighted to have teamed up with Rory Peck Trust and Frontline Freelance Re...
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    29 June 2017
  • AKE online training featured in New York Times
    Europe Beckons, but Security Consultants Urge: Be Prepared Favorable exchange rates between the dollar and both the euro and the pound, along with exp...
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    22 May 2017
  • Global Intake 2.0 – Available now
    We are proud to announce the launch of our next generation country risk tool, Global Intake 2.0. Global Intake has been developed through consultation...
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    14 February 2017
  • Ones to Watch: 28 November 2016
    Americas: Cuba’s revolutionary leader dies Sectors: all Key Risks: political stability; travel and road disruption In Cuba, the coming week will...
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    28 November 2016
  • Media, Conflict and Democratisation – Cape Town, 12-14 December
    From 12 – 14 December 2016, AKE will be attending and participating in the ‘Media, Conflict and Democratisation’ (Mecodem) conference in Cape To...
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    28 November 2016
  • Ones to Watch: 21 November 2016
    Americas: Austerity measures to continue to fuel unrest in Brazil Sectors: all Key Risks: violent civil unrest; strikes; political instability In Braz...
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    21 November 2016
  • New website launch
    Welcome to our newly launched, responsive website! View upcoming courses, browse our equipment store and discover how AKE International can help your...
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    01 November 2016
  • Ones to Watch: 31 October 2016
    Americas: PDVSA’s woes continue Sectors:  hydrocarbon Key Risks: non-payment; foreign exchange shortage; political instability; civil unrest US fed...
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    31 October 2016
  • Ones to Watch: 23 October 2016
    Americas: Tension in Venezuela scales-up Sectors: all Key Risks: political instability; social unrest; political violence   In Venezuela, political a...
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    27 October 2016