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Europe: A cautious path to AI maturity
The majority of European leaders (41%) identify as AI 'Explorers', already either using AI to an extent or preparing a case for adoption. However, compared to all regions, Europe also...
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Fostering economic stability and growth in Costa Rica
Over the past 25 years, Costa Rica has made commendable progress, including resuming growth post-COVID-19. However, the path to sustainable economic growth remains fraught with challenges. Economic resilience is bolstered...
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LATAM: Business confidence driven by innovation and AI
Discover the key insights from 2024's HLB Survey of Business Leaders from the LATAM (Latin America) region, where leaders express an unwavering confidence amid economic challenges and attitudes to AI...
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Is optimism waning: Business Services sector outlook
There are mixed projections from business services leaders about general global growth throughout 2024. Leaders now accept a growing range of business risks, such as economic uncertainty, inflation, and cybersecurity.
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Disruption and opportunity: Technology sector outlook
As a key enabler for business adoption, keeping abreast of new technologies could be essential to ensure survival and success in challenging times. We asked leaders in the Technology sector...
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Retailers look to AI to face macro risks: Retail sector outlook
How do Retail business leaders intend to prepare for 2024? How will they tackle changes to the international landscape, and how quickly can they adopt new technologies (including AI) in...
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Forging their own path to growth: Agriculture, Food & Beverage sector outlook
It’s clear that leaders in the agriculture, food and beverage sectors are facing exceptional change. How will they harness new technologies like AI to continue to innovate and grow?
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Emerging tech and cautious optimism: Real Estate sector outlook
We deep-dive into 2024's Survey of Business Leaders findings from the Real Estate & Construction (RE&C) sector, to unveil the unique challenges and opportunities facing this industry amidst a turbulent...
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Taking on change head-on: Manufacturing sector outlook
We dive into how manufacturing sector leaders are navigating the complexities of 2024, capitalising on shifts in the global business environment and harnessing emerging technologies such as AI to drive...
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Optimism and change: Financial sector outlook
Here we illustrate Financial Services' position vis-à-vis the broader economy, seeking to unveil the sector's priorities for 2024 and explore how business leaders are addressing business challenges through the strategic...
Insight
The rising potential of Africa
The continent's evolving sectors demonstrate a combination of innovation and sustainability across different regions, with the financial sector appearing to lead the way in recent years. Join three of our...
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IFRS17 and its impact on the Insurance sector
IFRS17, also known as the International Financial Reporting Standard 17, is a set of accounting standards developed by the IASB. They represent a significant overhaul of accounting practices around insurance...