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Creating opportunity in adversity - Ernst & Young - Luxembourg

Creating opportunity in adversity

The global financial crisis is having a huge impact on the environment in which your business is operating.

Market capitalization and asset valuations are declining. Energy and commodity prices are fluctuating. Environmental and political issues are contributing to adverse business pressures. Gaps in power between developed and emerging countries are narrowing.

Despite unprecedented government intervention to boost spending and restore confidence, most businesses are bracing themselves for even tougher conditions ahead.

But in these difficult times lie opportunities – and Ernst & Young’s global network of professionals can help you discover them for your business. Whether your organization is strong and healthy, under stress or facing difficult choices, we work with you to find financial, strategic and operational solutions that improve your liquidity, financial flexibility and stakeholder returns. We’re here to help you build a sustainable business – in the short and long term.

Rapid-growth markets: bullish despite Eurozone crisis

19 January 2012

Our forecast indicates that the balance of opportunity for business still lies within rapidly growing countries. But which ones? Find out in our report.

The Eurozone debate continues

16 December 2011
Despite the short-term gloom and uncertainties around the future, we still expect the Eurozone to stabilize in 2012. Learn why in our latest Eurozone Forecast.

Entrepreneurs make call to action to G20

30 October 2011
A strong entrepreneurial culture is the foundation of a dynamic economy. Our report examines what nations can do to incentivize entrepreneurs and create jobs.

Rapid-growth markets: fast-tracking to importance

28 October 2011
The global financial landscape is challenging but corporations looking for growth still have a wide choice of locations. We explore this in our new rapid-growth markets forecast.

Is the Eurozone heading
back into recession?
A further slowdown of the global economy could mean a return to recession for the Eurozone and less investment and recruitment from the business community. We explore these and other potential implications in our new Eurozone Forecast.
Globalization 3.0: competing for growth

The global competitive landscape has shifted and a dynamic group of leading companies are now dominant in rapid-growth markets. Our analysis found that whatever short-term volatility may be ahead for businesses across the world, the longer-range trend is toward a broader geographical distribution of market leading enterprises. Discover more.

2011 European attractiveness survey

Perhaps surprisingly, Europe ranks second only to China as the world’s most attractive investment region. How can it maintain its competitiveness as a region in the global economy in 2011? And which growth drivers – cleantech, digital innovation, or other ideas – will be the keys to its future?

It's time for Africa
Our first Africa attractiveness survey (pdf, 5.5mb)  highlights what over 500 business leaders had to say about Africa's growth story, the latest foreign direct investment (FDI) trends and the region’s growth potential. FDI flows have increased strongly in the past decade, investor perceptions of Africa are ever improving and the outlook is positive.

CNBC interview: Mark Otty, Area Managing Partner of Ernst & Young EMEIA, shares his perspectives on the strong level of interest in Africa from high growth markets and putting itself on the map in terms of the global economy.
Innovating for the next three billion
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