Because the COVID-19 situation is evolving rapidly, Guy Carpenter-affiliate Oliver Wyman has focused on creating a central primer on the latest status from an epidemiologic perspective and the key scenarios that can play out over time. ... Continue Reading »
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Eight Actions For Corporate Treasurers In The Pandemic
The global outbreak of COVID-19 is a fast-evolving situation, with widespread ramifications across industries, including financial services. As the economic consequences of the outbreak unfold, the priority for corporate treasurers is to establish ongoing and clear communication with bank providers. Treasurers should remain in close contact with bank providers across a range of ... Continue Reading »
Emerge Stronger From A Crisis: Five near-term moves to accelerate growth
Businesses must act swiftly during a crisis to maintain near-term viability. But it can be tempting to overreact and focus too much on cutting costs to preserve cash, according to Kevin Berger and Jessica Stansbury, Partners at Guy Carpenter-affiliate Oliver Wyman. This is rarely the best path to ensure long-term success. ... Continue Reading »
COVID-19: Managing Supply-Chain Disruption
Supply chain disruptions that are both sudden in onset and potentially long-term in duration, like those presently occurring as a result of COVID-19, present firms with a series of challenges. ... Continue Reading »
As Coronavirus Spreads, Society and Organizations Take an Emotional Journey
The global coronavirus crisis should remind everyone that, when dealing with a pandemic, information and empathy are key to understanding and empathizing with co-workers and clients who may be on different parts of the journey, according to Norman Dreger, Partner at Mercer. Mercer is an affiliate of Guy Carpenter. ... Continue Reading »
COVID-19: Managing Health System Staffing and Capacity Demands
Information regarding the new coronavirus, which causes the disease commonly referred to as COVID-19, surfaced in early December of 2019 in Wuhan, China. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported the first coronavirus case in the United States in late January. As of Tuesday morning (March 10), the number of cases in the US has grown to 747 and will continue ... Continue Reading »
Responding to COVID-19: Six Things Banks Should Do To Minimize Impact To The Economy
As the number of cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) increases, the focus of companies must be on limiting the direct impact on employees and customers while also supporting efforts to limit the spread of the virus. The healthcare sector, airlines, travel firms, and supermarkets are experiencing the immediate impact, and face a huge challenge over the coming weeks to respond ... Continue Reading »
Access to Private Capital Crucial to Governments’ Ability to Enhance Climate Resilience
Severe weather events and demographic challenges are putting an increasing strain on government finances, requiring a rethink of how catastrophic events are funded and a greater use of public-private partnerships to manage risk, according to Guy Carpenter. In a report released today – Protecting our Planet and the Public Purse – Guy Carpenter highlights how the risk lan ... Continue Reading »
The Impact of Coronavirus on the Global Market
According to the World Health Organization, the Coronavirus outbreak has reached a decisive point. It now has “pandemic potential” and companies are understandably concerned about the spread of the virus and its effect on their business. ... Continue Reading »
Doubling Down – Europe’s Low-Carbon Investment Opportunity
To avoid the worst impacts of climate change, global temperature rise must be limited to no more than 1.5°C, requiring global carbon emissions to decline to net-zero by the middle of the century. Accordingly, the European Union (EU) has set a new target to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Most of the low-carbon investment needed to achieve this goal must come from the private ... Continue Reading »
