A world of opportunityAs corporations and other investors turn their attention to international opportunities, they are increasingly looking beyond traditional markets to achieve growth and competitive advantage. Our series of reports provide an overview of opportunity sectors, political context, practical considerations and challenges surrounding deal-making in each area. China and Latin America are currently available and a selection of further titles will follow shortly. | Survey shows rising confidence toward economy and M&A Ernst & Young's second Capital Confidence Barometer (pdf, 701.9kb) - a survey of more than 800 global executives - updates findings from November, and shows greater optimism toward the market and increasing appetite for acquisition. Nearly 60% of respondents are likely or highly likely to acquire in the next 12 months, almost double that amount from November. Why capital matters for competitive advantage Uncertainty is the only certainty in today’s market. In our new study, Why capital matters, we surveyed 490 senior executives from 32 countries, and show that it’s how you manage your capital agenda today that will define your competitive position tomorrow. Distressed assets: risky but full of opportunity The global economic slowdown has forced business leaders to examine new strategic options relative to financing, resources and revenue growth. Distressed asset investing represents a powerful, but risky, opportunity to optimize the use of capital for competitive advantage. Find out how to move forward to find opportunities and address the risk (pdf, 887.7kb). Spotlight on Latin America Now updated for 2008, Spotlight on Latin America (pdf, 977.7kb) discusses the increasingly attractive transaction landscape in the region. With its combination of an abundance of raw materials, proximity to the US and low wage costs, Latin America is fast becoming a preferred destination for foreign investment. Watch the archived webcast Doing transactions in Latin America.Spotlight on China Despite slowing markets in many countries, for foreigners investing in China, opportunities abound. Updated for 2008, Spotlight on China (pdf, 617kb) provides a overview of the transactions environment and examines the complexities of successfully completing deals in this dynamic market.
Watch the archived webcast series Doing business in China 2008. |
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