This updated weekly piece provides snapshots of how selected European governments are dealing with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. Graph of the Week Spain The Delta variant now makes…
UK pandemic politics point to the downside risks that might be associated with a quick vaccine roll-out. The UK has been faster, more efficient, and the vaccine has been accepted by a larger share of the population than in almost any other developed country apart from Israel. This success, however,…
The enforced closure of retail and hospitality stores from March 2020 had a material, and in some cases devastating, impact for all with a physical store presence. Whilst many operators managed to pivot their offering to delivery, or online, lower footfall and demand materially impacted site revenue and profitability, and…
Our Covid-19 vaccination table includes updated information on the immunization strategies selected EMs are pursuing and the challenges they face. Below are some of this week's key developments. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. Click on…
Julia Gillard, the 27th Prime Minister of Australia, joins Kevin Kajiwara, Co-President of Political Risk Advisory, on the Teneo Insights Webinar Series. Prime Minister Gillard is a seasoned politician, philanthropist, and lawyer by training, and has been a champion throughout her life of women’s empowerment issues on topics ranging from…
Pension scheme trustees need to understand the impact of climate related risks and opportunities on the strength of the employer covenant. Employers with defined benefit (‘DB’) pension schemes should be prepared to provide information on how those risks and opportunities are being addressed. What is Happening? Climate change poses…
Last weekend’s floods could have political repercussions in Germany. The visit of Turkey’s president to Northern Cyprus could create tensions with the EU over the divided island. Meanwhile, Indonesia’s government has extended Covid-19 restrictions, Serbian and Kosovar leaders will meet for normalization talks, Colombia’s congress will reopen for its final…
New Covid-19 case and fatality numbers continue to set daily records in Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar, despite restrictions throughout the region generally being tightened during the past month. Malaysia may also soon exceed its previous peaks. And, more broadly, the fear in these countries is that they have not…
China has condemned the U.S. decision to blacklist more Chinese companies. The EU will present a set of green legislative projects. Ethiopia’s election results have been announced. Germany's chancellor will visit the U.S. president. Meanwhile, India’s PM will gather a meeting of the council of ministers, Spain’s PM has reshuffled…
The European Commission is expected to present a package of legislative proposals on 14 July to get the EU on track for achieving its 2030 target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 percent below 1990 levels. With this so called “Fit for 55” package, the Commission…
The EU is pursuing a range of legislative initiatives that aim to make Europe fit for the digital age. Stakeholders in the digital advertising sector should consider the aggregate impact of these regulatory changes and stay ahead of the curve in order to manage potential risks and seize new opportunities.
Ever since the last financial crisis, the PRA and FCA have been tackling the issue of how to avoid the next one. Recovery and Resolution Plans and increases in regulatory capital were the first iteration, which focused on banks. Over the last decade the scope of regulatory interest has expanded…
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed may try to turn its military defeat in Tigray into a foreign relations advantage. The endgame in the conflict remains uncertain and bears risks for Ethiopia’s internal stability and even foreign disputes. While the onus is now on Tigray’s rebel leadership to declare a ceasefire, the…
Occupancy at elderly care home operators has reduced by as much as 20% since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, with those focussed on private pay being harder hit than those reliant on local authorities. There has been more positive news in recent weeks, with deaths now at the lowest…
