Past Events

There was a full house at the Chamber’s “Brexit, Trade Wars, Stock Market Slumps – How can businesses thrive under major global geopolitical changes” seminar on 24 October. Logan Wright, Director of Rhodium Group, analyzed the Mainland’s equity market and currency policies, and suggested that businesses should expect increased credit risks and equity market fluctuations. Jon Shames, Geostrategic Business Group Leader at EY, said the world was moving into an environment of uncertainty, but added that the Belt and Road Initiative was creating opportunities in Asia and Africa. Adrian Ball, EY Asia Pacific Leader for Indirect Taxes, said that businesses should consider ways to mitigate risk by diversifying their supply chains and investing in different countries.