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Insights - Topic Trade beyond borders

Dive into the world of international trade with our expert opinions and insight, and get the latest business and market developments shaping the world today

The USD15 trillion infrastructure gap: what are the opportunities for investors?

Governments are stepping up their infrastructure spend, following the deficiencies exposed by COVID-19. Investors can benefit from the expected growth…

Governments are stepping up their infrastructure spend, following the deficiencies exposed by COVID-19. Investors can benefit from the expected growth…

Trade beyond borders | 10 Jun 2021

Renminbi tracker: How global is the renminbi?

Our Renminbi Globalisation Index has tracked the internationalisation of China’s currency since 2011

Our Renminbi Globalisation Index has tracked the internationalisation of China’s currency since 2011

Trade beyond borders | 24 May 2021

Taking biases out of investment decisions

We aim to help our clients recognise when their biases are at play and also make sure that our advisers…

We aim to help our clients recognise when their biases are at play and also make sure that our advisers…

Trade beyond borders | 17 Mar 2021

A brighter 2021

Four major factors will determine the outlook for equity markets: distribution of vaccines, outlook for government and central bank policies,…

Four major factors will determine the outlook for equity markets: distribution of vaccines, outlook for government and central bank policies,…

Trade beyond borders | 14 Jan 2021

Will ASEAN emerge on top as companies diversify?

As COVID-19 accelerates the need for businesses to diversify, ASEAN’s strong economic fundamentals make it an attractive market

As COVID-19 accelerates the need for businesses to diversify, ASEAN’s strong economic fundamentals make it an attractive market

Trade beyond borders | 30 Jul 2020

Are China’s SMEs pointing to an economic recovery?

Our survey of 500 SMEs in mainland China shows that business is picking up

Our survey of 500 SMEs in mainland China shows that business is picking up

Trade beyond borders | 29 Jun 2020

The coronavirus oil shock – is this just the beginning?

As COVID-19 causes a collapse in demand, the oil market crisis - triggered by a lack of storage - is…

As COVID-19 causes a collapse in demand, the oil market crisis - triggered by a lack of storage - is…

Trade beyond borders | 27 Apr 2020

COVID-19: Clean energy challenges and opportunities

Clean energy projects face uncertainty as global recession looms, but stimulus packages could help keep a low-carbon future on track

Clean energy projects face uncertainty as global recession looms, but stimulus packages could help keep a low-carbon future on track

Trade beyond borders | 2 Apr 2020

India: coping with COVID-19

India's “Whatever is necessary” policy approach echoes steps taken by other markets

India's “Whatever is necessary” policy approach echoes steps taken by other markets

Trade beyond borders | 27 Mar 2020

Trade will continue to grow despite US-China tensions

Economies in Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East have significantly improved their potential for trade growth

Economies in Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East have significantly improved their potential for trade growth

Trade beyond borders | 22 Oct 2019

Infographic: Meet the rising stars of trade in our new Trade20 index

Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya and Ireland join India and China in the top five markets with the greatest potential for future…

Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya and Ireland join India and China in the top five markets with the greatest potential for future…

Trade beyond borders | 23 Sep 2019

Elevated expectations: the next step for the Greater Bay Area

According to our annual client survey, we can expect to see subdued business growth in the Greater Bay Area in…

According to our annual client survey, we can expect to see subdued business growth in the Greater Bay Area in…

Trade beyond borders | 5 Sep 2019

Emerging Asia is the present and future for growth

Emerging Asia contributes two-thirds of global GDP growth – and it’s likely to stay that way

Emerging Asia contributes two-thirds of global GDP growth – and it’s likely to stay that way

Trade beyond borders | 27 Aug 2019

Top five ‘winners’ from the US-China trade war

While the impact on economies and sectors vary, these markets have emerged as ‘winners’ benefitting from the trade diversion

While the impact on economies and sectors vary, these markets have emerged as ‘winners’ benefitting from the trade diversion

Trade beyond borders | 22 Jul 2019

Where will growth be fastest in the next decade?

See who is in – and who is out of – the 7 per cent Club

See who is in – and who is out of – the 7 per cent Club

Trade beyond borders | 1 Jul 2019

US vs China: a zero-sum game?

The future of the US-China relationship and the impact on global trade

The future of the US-China relationship and the impact on global trade

Trade beyond borders | 24 Jun 2019

A historic traversing of new trade routes

The Belt & Road Initiative will pave the way for more cross-border trade that will benefit the economies of the…

The Belt & Road Initiative will pave the way for more cross-border trade that will benefit the economies of the…

Trade beyond borders | 2 Apr 2019