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5 Massive Business Risks in 2018

Global CFOs and treasurers must be prepared to mitigate their company’s exposures in these key areas over the next year.

By Greg Person | Updated on February 27, 2018

This is undoubtedly a prosperous period for the world economy, but the recent volatility in global stock markets is an indicator that times may be changing. The World Bank has forecast global economic growth of 3.1 percent for 2018, which will obviously benefit businesses. At the same time, an improving business environment brings with it the prospects of wage inflation, rising interest rates, and the end of cheap money. A couple of weeks ago, U.S. stocks reacted dramatically to figures that showed U.S. wages rising faster than expected. This clearly demonstrated how jittery the markets are about the end of a loose monetary policy.

In addition to these macroeconomic developments, other significant changes are afoot. The established political order is being questioned in the United States and Europe, tensions are rising again in the Middle East, technology is transforming the way we live and work, and the United States has overhauled corporate taxation. Change brings opportunities, but it also presents risks.

So, what are the five key risks that should be at the forefront of CFOs’ and treasurers’ radars in 2018? And what are best practices for managing them?

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