Reports / Surveys

Munich Cyber Security Conference 2024

This year’s Munich Cyber Security Conference brought together the largest ever delegation of cyber professionals around the world from government, the corporate world, and civil society. The event, leading into the Munich Security Conference, wrapped up on Friday 16, 2024, with experts trying to chart a path out of what the conference called our current “cyber conundrum”.

By Siobhan Gorman
20 February 2024

Brunswick’s Global State of Philanthropy Survey

Brunswick’s inaugural global survey of public attitudes toward philanthropy uncovers widespread global support for philanthropy, key criticisms and opportunities to better engage the public on the role and impact of giving.

By James Dray
28 November 2023

Sustainability, Finance and Japan’s Road Ahead: FDSF Conference 2023

The Future Design Initiative by Science and Finance (FDSF) Global Conference 2023, hosted by Brunswick Japan, FDSF and Archetype Ventures this month, convened a diverse group of stakeholders to discuss the intersection of sustainability, finance and science.

By Ken Shibusawa
31 July 2023

What to Know About the SEC’s New Rules on Cybersecurity Disclosures

On July 26, 2023, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted sweeping changes to cybersecurity disclosure requirements for publicly traded companies. Companies must begin complying as soon as December 2023.

27 July 2023

2023 Two Sessions: Delivering the Party’s Blueprint

On Monday, China concluded its annual Two Sessions meetings completing changes in the country’s senior leadership team that started at the 20th Party Congress last October.

By Yan Mei
14 March 2023

One Year After Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: 7 Lessons Learned for Multinationals

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 compelled hundreds of multinational companies to address immediate and unprecedented operational, regulatory and reputational risks.

By Kate Fall
22 February 2023

What to Expect From the 2023 Munich Security Conference

Every year since 1963, the Munich Security Conference has hosted governments, experts and companies to come together to discuss Euro-Atlantic defense and security issues.

By Michael Rogers
14 February 2023

France’s Presidential Election – Second Round

Macron wins a second term – but a weaker mandate

By Nicolas Bouvier
25 April 2022

France’s Presidential Election – First Round

A tight race between Macron and Le Pen

By Nicolas Bouvier
11 April 2022

ESG during the 2022 AGM season

Insights from Brunswick’s Global ESG Practice

By Stefanie Chalk
07 April 2022

China's 2022 Two Sessions: Ensuring Stability Amid Global Uncertainty

Last week, China wrapped up one of its most important annual political gatherings, the Two Sessions. An air of realism permeated this year’s meetings—compared to the guarded optimism exhibited in 2021, the Chinese leadership painted a more somber picture of the myriad headwinds facing the country.

13 March 2022

Macron heads for re-election

Macron will have limited room for manoeuvre in likely second term

By Nicolas Bouvier
08 March 2022

China’s Sixth Plenum: Dawn of a New Era

Four years after announcing a “new era” for Chinese socialism, China’s President and Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping last week officially launched the new epoch.

By Yan Mei
23 November 2021

What can international companies expect from the upcoming French EU presidency?

One of the many unintended consequences of Brexit has been to bring forward France’s tenure of the rotating EU presidency to the first half of 2022 – a period that coincides with French presidential and legislative elections to be held respectively in April and June.

By Nicolas Bouvier
08 September 2021

Shareholder returns back in focus Themes from the oil majors’ Q1 2021 earnings calls

The oil majors reported resilient results for the first quarter, with management teams expressing confidence in a vaccine-led recovery in demand.

By William Medvei
18 May 2021

Employee Activism: Accelerated Challenges and Opportunities

By Mara Riemer
10 May 2021

How do investors evaluate Board ESG performance? With Emily Chew, Morgan Stanley

S3 E3 features Emily Chew, Global Head of Sustainability for Morgan Stanley Investment Management

06 May 2021

Season 3 finale & a farewell from our host

To close Season 3 of The ESG Agenda, we look back at the highlights of the past year and say goodbye to our host, Amelia Pan.

06 May 2021

How AI is transforming ESG investing with Hendrik Bartel, Co-Founder and CEO of TruValue Labs

S3 E3 features Hendrik Bartel, Co-Founder and CEO of TruValue Labs

22 April 2021

Why ESG is a CFO concern, with Greg Fewer, Chief Financial and Sustainability Officer, Aldar Properties

S3 E2 features Greg Fewer, Chief Financial and Sustainability officer at Aldar Properties in the UAE.

08 April 2021

Biden-Harris Administration’s Next Steps on Tech

Joe Biden took office in the middle of a pandemic and focused his administration’s attention on the response to COVID-19. However, other policy priorities are likely to come onto policymakers’ agendas as the pandemic (hopefully) recedes.

By Terry Calvani
25 March 2021

Digital Investor Survey 2021

As it has for many years, Brunswick surveyed institutional investors to understand how they gather information and what they do with it. This year’s findings reveal much about their preferences and how they were affected in an eventful year.

18 March 2021

China’s 2021 Two Sessions: From Recovery to Rejuvenation

One of China’s most important annual political gatherings, the Two Sessions, convened this year in an atmosphere of guarded optimism about the direction of national economic recovery, with the leadership recognizing the domestic and international challenges ahead.

16 March 2021

Want to invest in France? Pay attention to politics

Since his election, President Macron has made France’s attractiveness to foreign investment one of his priorities, most notably by creating the annual “Choose France” summit that brings together business leaders from around the world to promote investment in France.

By Nicolas Bouvier
03 February 2021

US-UK Relations under Biden

As the world considers what a Joe Biden victory means for them, Anthony Gardner – former US Ambassador to the European Union and Brunswick Group Senior Advisor – looks at the future of US-UK relations and concludes that the bilateral relationship “will not only remain strong but in reality will be stronger” as sovereign interests have rarely been so aligned in a hostile world.

By Anthony Gardner
10 November 2020

A focus on the fundamentals: Oil Majors Q3 2020 reports

The oil majors reported adjusted earnings a little ahead of consensus in the third quarter.

By William Medvei
09 November 2020

China’s Fifth Plenum: Confidence in the Path

A review of the Communist Party of China’s key annual meeting and what it means for businesses.

By St. John Moore
03 November 2020

Pipelines, Protests and the Presidential Race

Brunswick Group survey finds bulk of voters see natural gas as climate-friendly – but only if industry does more to cut emissions

By Stephen Power
10 September 2020

Weekly sentiment on Covid-19 - poll highlights

With COVID-19 and global concern about its impact continuing, Brunswick Insight gathers the latest global sentiment polls. Please find below this week’s highlights, with links allowing easy access to the detailed findings.

31 July 2020

Hong Kong Autonomy Act and Executive Order on Hong Kong Status

Trump announced actions in response to China’s enactment of a national security law for Hong Kong.

16 July 2020

A US Trade Agenda With Europe For A Biden Administration

Now that Joe Biden is registering a significant lead over Donald Trump in nation-wide polling for the November presidential race, attention is turning to what trade policy his administration would pursue with Europe.

By Anthony Gardner
10 July 2020

Second act of Macron’s presidency: A final sprint to 2022

After disastrous results for his party in the mid-term local elections, President Macron reshuffles his government and revises his priorities to deal with the consequences of the Covid-19 crisis and to start his 2022 re-election campaign.

By Nicolas Bouvier
07 July 2020

Angela Merkel's big political finale: Germany’s Presidency of the Council of the EU

Strong leadership needed for a stronger Europe

By Ulrich Deupmann
01 July 2020

U.S. Antitrust Enforcement Post-Election

What will the U.S. elections in November bring in terms of change in antitrust enforcement? Historically, the answer has been “little.”

By Terry Calvani
30 June 2020

U.S. Worker Views of Corporate Statements and Actions on Race

In the wake of the killing of George Floyd, Brunswick Insight conducted two waves of polling among U.S. workers to understand their opinions and perceptions of companies speaking out on racial discrimination in America, what actions companies should take, and their concerns surrounding the protests.

By Mara Riemer
17 June 2020

China’s 2020 Two Sessions: Uncertainty on the Road to Recovery

A review of China’s key annual political gathering and what it means for businesses engaging with China.

By Yan Mei
02 June 2020

Renewables and COVID

As the financial impacts of Covid-19 become more apparent we thought it was a good time to review the financial impact on the renewables sector.

By William Medvei
28 May 2020

Growing Divide in Opinions of Chinese Businesses Between Developed and Emerging Markets

Brunswick’s latest annual report analyzing global perceptions of Chinese businesses finds a widening divide in opinions of Chinese businesses between the developed and emerging worlds.

By Yan Mei
18 May 2020

中国企业国际发展认知报告：发达和新兴 市场认知愈趋分化

博然思维分析全球民众对中国企业认知的年度报告显示，发达国家和新兴市场国家对中国企业看法的差异正在不断扩大。

By Yan Mei
18 May 2020

Counting the cost: Themes from the Oil Majors' Q1 2020 earning calls

During the Q1 2020 earnings calls, the Majors emphasized their commitment to protecting the health and safety of employees and customers through the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Patrick Handley
14 May 2020

Capital Markets: Does ESG matter during a pandemic?

COVID-19 has raised doubts about whether ESG and climate considerations can remain at the top of company priorities.

06 May 2020

A Missing Element in the Response to COVID-19: US-EU Cooperation

This week’s note is from Anthony Gardner, Brunswick Senior Advisor and former United States Ambassador to the European Union (2014-17) and Director for European Affairs, National Security Council (1994-95). This article represents his own personal views.

By Anthony Gardner
21 April 2020

Oilfield services companies’ response to low oil prices

Unprecedented is how many oilfield services executives have described current oil market conditions. Several oilfield services companies have withdrawn financial guidance issued less than a month earlier, as work backlogs begin to be impacted by cutbacks in customers’ spending. These companies promised to provide new and more detailed guidance in Q1 2020 earnings calls scheduled to be held in April and May.

By Patrick Handley
20 April 2020

COVID-19 & China: A View from Asia

This week’s note is from George Yeo, Brunswick Geopolitical Principal and former Singapore Cabinet member for Health (1994–97), Trade and Industry (1999–2004) and Foreign Affairs (2004–11). This article represents his own personal views.

By George Yeo
16 April 2020

Why the fight over oil production limits in Texas is either side’s to win

By Stephen Power
13 April 2020

Brunswick Group survey examines what Americans think about federal aid for oil & gas companies

Brunswick Group survey examines what Americans think about federal aid for oil & gas companies

By Stephen Power
02 April 2020

Responding to the Oil Price fall – how the Majors and IOCs are adapting

It is a little over a month since oil and gas companies announced FY19 results and set budgets for 2020. Since then COVID-19 has been declared a global pandemic, OPEC+ failed to agree new output restrictions, and oil prices have fallen by 50%.

By William Medvei
30 March 2020

Managing Corporate Social Media Channels Through the Coronavirus Crisis

There will be a wide range of issues that your business or organisation will need to manage due to the Coronavirus. Some of them, admittedly, potentially more problematic than your corporate social media accounts. However, how you manage your reputation and your ability to communicate through this issue will remain critical. .

12 March 2020

Brunswick Group Survey Shows Plurality of U.S. Voters See Climate Change as a ‘Crisis’

Brunswick Group survey shows plurality of U.S. voters see climate change as a ‘crisis’

By Stephen Power
25 February 2020

Digital Investor Survey 2020

Much ink has been spilled and many pixels stimulated with commentary on how digital and social media might be influencing politics, marketing, and culture.

By Noah Kristula-Green
25 February 2020

Raising the bar on climate ambitions: themes from the IOC’s Q4 results

Over the last decade, oil companies had to adapt to a dramatically lower commodity price environment. At the start of a new decade, IOCs are being challenged to adapt again. This time the challenge is more strategic: how do oil and gas companies navigate their way through the energy transition?

By Patrick Handley
20 February 2020

Is the Techlash real?

In recent years, Europe and the U.S. have heard growing criticisms of technology companies, from regulators, media and consumers alike.

By Nick Blow
03 February 2020

20 Global Trends that will shape the 2020's

What trends can we anticipate for the new decade?

By Robert Moran
14 January 2020

U.S.-Iran Crisis: Outlook and Implications

Executive Summary: The immediate crisis following the death of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in a U.S. airstrike and Iran’s retaliatory missile strikes against two U.S. airbases appears to have settled down. However, the conditions for a future flare-up remain in place because the underlying conditions have not changed. Going forward, each side is likely to double down on its stated strategic objective, with Iran pushing for an end to U.S. presence in the region and the U.S. pushing for an end to the Iranian nuclear program. Further, the norms that had previously prevented an open exchange of fire between the two sides have been eroded.

By Michael Rogers
09 January 2020

The Plastics Predicament

The jihadist group al-Shabaab banned single-use plastic bags in 2017, an order similar to the kind found today in 90 countries, including a number that have designated al-Shabaab as a terrorist organisation. If it’s true that a common danger can unite enemies, it’s difficult to think of one as unifying as plastics.

By Dan Roberts
16 December 2019

Second Annual Global Retail Investor Views on Healthcare

Brunswick conducted a survey of US investors to understand their views on the healthcare sector, the pace of innovation, and the risk of regulation.

By Raul Damas
03 December 2019

Tracking Public Opinion Towards US-China Trade Tensions

Brunswick’s second wave of the US-China Trade Tracker finds increased skepticism toward businesses and worry among consumers of the economic impact of the trade dispute.

By Yan Mei
19 November 2019

关于中美贸易摩擦的民意追踪

博然思维第二期的《中美贸易关系追踪》调研结果显示，越来越多的两国消费者对于对方国的企业持怀疑态度，并且对贸易争端所带来的经济影响表示担忧。

By Yan Mei
19 November 2019

Resetting investor expectations for 2020

A Reset was the dominant theme from the Oil Majors’ third quarter earnings calls. A reset of long-term oil and gas price assumptions and a reset of portfolios to focus on the most competitive hydrocarbons and lower carbon assets, while playing to companies’ existing strengths.

By William Medvei
14 November 2019

Activism: What can art learn from business?

Leaders of art institutions and big businesses find themselves in surprisingly similar situations. For decades, their performance – and very often their job tenure – were largely determined by a single group: In the corporate world, that was shareholders; in the art world, the board of trustees.

01 November 2019

Carole Cable & Eira Thomas on diversity in mining and the next generation

Eira Thomas, President and CEO of Lucara Diamonds, sat down with Carole Cable to discuss the key barriers to entry she sees for the next generation and women looking to get into mining, and how she is using her position as a CEO to address those challenges.

By Carole Cable
18 October 2019

EU Competition Policy Study: Expectations for Change

On 6 February 2019, the European Commission prohibited the proposed Alstom-Siemens merger—a heavily-discussed decision that fueled a pre-existing debate on whether or not to reform EU competition rules. Since then, several submissions have been made by Governments, academics and practitioners on the merits of the existing system and the need for a thorough review of the rules.

10 October 2019

The Pitfalls of Purpose

Recent years have seen a growing focus on the “purpose” of companies. Businesses are asked to show how they add value to society – beyond shareholders’ dividends or bosses’ bonuses. This pressure is coming from an unlikely alliance of consumers, employees, campaigners, academics, regulators and even investors.

By Meaghan Ramsey
09 October 2019

Machines are listening to your earnings call

Here's how a mining company learned to speak their language.

By Carole Cable
09 October 2019

Keeping company with Labour

By Nick Howard
16 September 2019

DMEXCO Congress Stage

12 September 2019

Planlos in die Cyberkrise

Unternehmen sind nicht oder nur unzureichend darauf vorbereitet, im Falle eines Cyberangriffs angemessen zu reagieren. Vor allem die Geschäftsführerebene ist sich ihrer Verantwortung nicht immer beswusst und schiebt das Problem gerne in die IT-Abteilung ab.

30 August 2019

Planless into the cyber crisis

Companies are not or not sufficiently prepared to react appropriately in the event of a cyber attack. The executive level in particular is not always aware of its responsibility and likes to pass the problem on to the IT department.

30 August 2019

Developing resilience in a volatile macro-environment

Resilience was the dominant theme from the second quarter earnings calls held by the large integrated oil and gas companies: resilience of the balance sheet to volatile oil prices and weak gas prices; resilience of operating assets following some unplanned outages; and resilience of the portfolio to the challenges of the energy transition.

By William Medvei
12 August 2019

On cyber, the buck stops at the top

Almost two thirds of German companies have been victims of a cyber-attack. Nevertheless, many CEOs think that the responsibility for handling such attacks lies solely with their IT departments. That’s a big mistake.

By Andreas Theyssen
31 July 2019

Top management’s handling of cyber crises

Frequency, complexity and intensity of cyber-attacks have recorded a sharp increase.

16 July 2019

New Insight Research on Business Risks of US-China Trade Tensions

Brunswick’s new US-China Trade Tracker explores the business impact of the trade tensions.

By Yan Mei
26 June 2019

博然思维最新发布《中美贸易关系追踪简报》探讨贸易紧张局势对商业的影响。

根据1000名美国消费者和1000名中国消费者的观点，调研结果显示存在以下重大风险：

By 梅燕，高级合伙人，中国区主席
26 June 2019

Creating a pipeline of young diverse talent

An interview with Carole Cable, Chair of Women in Mining UK (WIM) and Partner

By Carole Cable
13 June 2019

Populism comes of age

A survey of European populist parties, their policies and programs.

30 May 2019

EU elections 2019

Mainstream parties lose ground, though ‘populist earthquake’ a no-show

28 May 2019

China Going Global - Opportunity or Risk?

Chinese companies are expanding their activities and investments abroad with increasing speed. Our latest study concludes that, despite the strained trade relations with the USA, the perception of China's global growth remains positive overall. However, there are significant regional differences in the assessment of and the attitudes towards China.

28 May 2019

Investor days - seven keys to success

What’s the difference between an unforgettable Investor Day and one you’d rather forget? Find the answer in this impactful whitepaper, which offers seven keys to Investor Day success.

23 May 2019

Anthony Gardner - China and Europe: Challenges and Opportunities

Seen from China, Europe looks both like a challenging place to invest and a wonderful opportunity at the same time.

By Anthony Gardner
16 May 2019

Pascal Lamy: Saving the WTO

The WTO is under threat, and that threat comes from two places. The first – which has been around for more than a decade – can be called the ‘swamp’; the second and newer challenge is President Trump.

By Pascal Lamy
24 April 2019

Brunswick surveys Italy’s Risk and Audit Committees

There is a gap between awareness and action of Cyber Risk.

By Elisa Lavagna
16 April 2019

Workplace Conduct South Africa benchmark study April 2019

Workplace conduct issues permeate every industry and company, and on average, companies are not taking a ‘leader’ role on these issues.

By Itumeleng Mahabane
12 April 2019

Rising Shareholder Activism shifts spotlight to Boards

Shareholder activism is on the rise and Asia is emerging as a growing focus. Asian family-owned and founder-led businesses as well as the region’s many diversified conglomerates, in particular, should expect increased scrutiny. There are red flags and lessons to be learnt from past cases on how to prepare for and best respond to activist campaigns.

By Kate Holgate
01 April 2019

Siliconfidential: Bay Area Tech Workers Survey

Survey: Optimism abounds among tech workers, despite looming challenges

28 March 2019

The Two Sessions and Implications for Healthcare in 2019

On Friday March 15 China’s most senior political leaders wrapped the two week annual gathering of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Congress (CPPCC).

By St. John Moore
25 March 2019

China’s 2019 Two Sessions in Review

A review of China’s latest political gathering and what it means for businesses engaging with China.

By St. John Moore
22 March 2019

Themes to Watch: Brexit, North Korea, ISIS

In this issue: - Brexit: With the extension past 29 March confirmed, we look again at the chances of Prime Minister May’s deal passing through the House of Commons. - North Korea: We look at why President Trump and Kim Jong Un’s summit in Hanoi was cut short, plus what we can expect of the negotiations going forward. - ISIS: Victory over what remained of the caliphate in Iraq and Syria has been declared, but is ISIS over?

22 March 2019

Making Section 172 work for you and your employees

There’s more call than ever before for companies to give employees a greater voice in the business. Political parties have made proposals about employee representation for the future, some more radical than others. But there’s also guidance on this topic in the here and now.

By Trelawny Williams
07 March 2019

Prospects for a Transatlantic Trade Deal

Brunswick Geopolitical’s Anthony Gardner, former US ambassador to the EU, outlines the potential for a US-EU trade deal.

By Anthony Gardner
28 February 2019

Activism in 2019 Trends to watch

In today’s era of increased corporate engagement, stakeholders of all kinds are voicing opinions on how a company and its management should deliver value. As the number of activist investor campaigns continue to increase around the world, some recent developments as the activism landscape matures:

27 February 2019

Investors Turn Up the Volume on Podcasts

Podcasts have steadily cemented their place in the cultural zeitgeist over the last decade and are now a staple of mainstream media. In a media landscape saturated with clickbait and sound bites, podcasts provide an alternative method for digesting information.

13 February 2019

Digital Investor Survey: Reddit on the Rise

One in five institutional investors under 30 have used Reddit to make an investment decision.

13 February 2019

5 Takeaways from the 2019 State of the Union

President Trump delivered his second State of the Union speech before both houses of Congress. In a speech that lasted 82 minutes, a subdued President Trump struck a conciliatory tone but held fast to partisan positions on immigration and abortion.

By George Little
06 February 2019

Huawei and US-China trade

US prosecutors’ indictment of employees of Chinese technology giant Huawei – including its founder, Ren Zhengfei – on 28 January has heightened the controversy surrounding the firm and appears to complicate efforts to end the trade war between Washington and Beijing.

By George Yeo
01 February 2019

Women in Mining

An excerpt from a speech by Carole Cable, Chair of Women in Mining, for the WIM100 Inspirational Women in Mining 2018 Edition, launched in November 2018

By Carole Cable
31 January 2019

C-Suite execs need to up their game on social if they want to keep investors close

88% of investors make decisions based on information from digital sources, says Brunswick's Digital Investor Survey

30 January 2019

Call Brunswick: Parliament sets Brexit’s course?

Call Brunswick’s latest panel discussion took in expert views from PwC UK, international law firm Hogan Lovells, the Institute for Government and Brunswick’s public affairs team.

30 January 2019

A summary of Davos 2019

Another year, another World Economic Forum in Davos. What is new this year?

By Anthony Gardner
25 January 2019

A resilient Davos

It is a hard truth that it is State action which is most likely to cause catastrophic damage to critical national infrastructure and thus to wider business.

By Paddy McGuinness
24 January 2019

What does Globalization 4.0 actually mean?

The Davos aesthetic, snow boots, spikes and suits, looks discordant anywhere else in the world. The Davos debate is similar.

23 January 2019

中国企业走出去的新认知

博然思维很荣幸能同您分享我们近期发表的第二份中国企业海外投资调查报告《中国企业走出去的新认知》。

By Yan Mei
22 January 2019

中国企业走出去的新认知

博然思维很荣幸能同您分享我们近期发表的第二份中国企业海外投资调查报告《中国企业走出去的新认知》。

By Yan Mei
22 January 2019

New Perceptions of China Going Global report

Brunswick's 'New Perceptions of China Going Global’ report captures public perceptions of Chinese investment into 18 markets around the world, from Germany, the UK and the US, to 15 countries along the Belt and Road, such as India and South Africa.

By Yan Mei
22 January 2019

Brexit is not a preoccupation for Davos

The absence of senior representatives of France, the UK and the USA, three of the leading countries which created and sustained that multilateral, rules-based system of Davos, does not go unnoticed.

By Sir Jonathan Faull
22 January 2019

Brazil under Bolsonaro

Since taking office on January 1, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has unleashed a whirlwind of activity. But the jury is still out as to whether they amount to profound change or simply confusion.

By Thomas Kamm
21 January 2019

Anti-Money Laundering Reform in Europe

Recent money laundering scandals in Europe have led to calls for tighter controls and an overhaul of Europe’s system for combatting financial crimes.

By Sir Jonathan Faull
13 December 2018

What next for business?

April 2018 was the first time UK companies were mandated to report their gender pay gaps. This brought the issue of inclusion and diversity in the workplace to boardrooms across the UK.

06 December 2018

China Briefing: US-China Trade Relations

The U.S. and China agreed this past weekend to a moratorium on new trade tariffs and retaliatory measures, giving companies a 90-day window to tackle any potential market access roadblocks.

By Yan Mei
05 December 2018

The mine(r) of the future

The mining industry has come a long way since early advocates dug out shafts by hand in what was a lengthy, inefficient, and highly dangerous process.

By David Litterick
26 November 2018

Executive Briefing: Brexit bulletin

The draft withdrawal agreement under which the UK will leave the EU on 29 March 2019 is now the subject of high political drama in London.

By Sir Jonathan Faull
16 November 2018

2018 U.S. midterm elections briefing

Five pieces of post-midterm advice for executives

By George Little
16 November 2018

Activist investing in Europe: Why good communication is key

"European media have not entirely bought into the nice guy activist thesis"

14 November 2018

China’s International Import Expo in Review

The China International Import Expo (CIIE), the country’s first state-sponsored import promotion fair, concluded in Shanghai on Saturday. The CIIE appears to have been a boon for foreign sellers,,,

By Yan Mei
12 November 2018

Iran sanctions: five things to know about Monday’s announcement

On Monday, the United States completed the re-imposition of sanctions suspended as part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran deal, related to Iran’s nuclear program.

06 November 2018

China International Import Expo

China’s President Xi Jinping on Monday will open the six-day inaugural China International Import Expo in Shanghai (“CIIE”). As one of China’s key diplomatic events of 2018, this is far more than just another trade fair. It is a platform to demonstrate that China is open for business—and is set to open to the rest of the world even wider.

By Yan Mei
02 November 2018

A Benchmark Survey of American Workers on Issues of Workplace Conduct

New research shows perception gap between corporate leadership and American workers on issues of workplace conduct.

By Jason Juceam
29 October 2018

Inside the Wired25 Summit

Wired, one of the chief publications dedicated to technology and its impact on culture and society, was founded 25 years ago as the Internet age boomed.

26 October 2018

Background on U.S. Midterm Elections

In U.S. midterm elections, the party out of power usually experiences Congressional gains during the first midterm election of a new President, particularly if the incumbent President's approval rating is less than 50 percent.

25 October 2018

MIFID II - Using digital to engage investors

Because companies can no longer rely on analysts and sales teams to tell their story to the investment community.

19 October 2018

MIFID II: The impact on FTSE 250 companies

Small- and mid-cap companies have always found it tough to get analyst attention and access to investors. Thanks to the law of unintended consequences, Mifid II is making it even harder.

19 October 2018

Beyond Compliance: The Human Element of Cyber Resilience

Over the last several years, with the rise in massive data breaches, which lead to public outcry, governments have responded with ever-increasing regulatory requirements.

17 October 2018

Employees don’t care about strategy – or do they?

A couple of weeks ago a CEO expressed their frustration at employees not understanding the company strategy. They said: “when I ask employees to explain our strategy, each person gives a different answer. What can I do?”

By Nick Howard
04 October 2018

Brazil at the polls: Back to the past for the land of the future?

Who would make a better President: The bed-ridden candidate who was stabbed on the campaign trail or the one whose campaign appears to be directed by an illustrious jail bird?

By Thomas Kamm
01 October 2018

Populism: Troublesome Signs for the EU

The rise of populism around the world, including in Europe, is certainly not a new phenomenon. It has been a major preoccupation for many decades, but it has resurfaced with growing vigor after the 2007 financial crisis. It features increasingly at the top of the EU’s list of concerns because of some serious recent developments. There are (at least) five reasons why the populist challenge is more dangerous than ever before.

By Anthony Gardner
14 September 2018

Influencer Marketing: caution, pitfalls ahead

Digital communication via influencers is the future. Ideally, in the interest of credibility, no money should change hands.

11 September 2018

Brexit: History is about to be written.

As autumn looms and chilly weather returns to northern Europe, Brussels and London face a big question: where do the Brexit negotiations stand as they enter what should be their final few months?

By Sir Jonathan Faull
07 September 2018

Another Brick in the Wall?

The era of Swedish political exceptionalism may come to an end

By Henrik Bernitz
05 September 2018

Could a Trillion-Dollar Trade War Actually Occur?

On July 6, the United States started imposing a 25 per cent import tariff on $34 billion of Chinese imports on a list of 818 products. On the same day, China retaliated by imposing an identical tariff on an identical value of US imports.

By Anthony Gardner
16 July 2018

Post Chequers Brexit Deal

The British Government has agreed part of its negotiation position with the EU. The “Chequers Agreement” should be taken to be the Government’s position until further notice, notwithstanding the Cabinet changes that followed it.

By Sir Jonathan Faull
11 July 2018

Inside Code: Insights from Recode's Premier Tech Conference

The Code Conference

07 June 2018

Ramaphosa’s first 100 days

The Shape of Ramaphosa’s Presidency

By Itumeleng Mahabane
06 June 2018

How Digital is Driving Big Time Investment Decisions

LinkedIn and Search Rival Traditional Media on Trust as Big Investors Rely on Digital and Social Media for Vital Information

31 May 2018

European Law in the United Kingdom

This material was first published by Thomson Reuters, trading as Sweet & Maxwell, 5 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5AQ, in European Law Review as “European Law in the United Kingdom” (2018) 43 E.L. Rev. 780 and is reproduced by agreement with the publishers.

By Sir Jonathan Faull
20 May 2018

Trump-Kim Summit in Singapore

President Trump will soon be meeting North Korean President Kim Jong-Un in Singapore

By George Yeo
16 May 2018

Macron - an impressive start but how long can it last?

Tireless and involved on all fronts at once, the young President has proven his intention to disrupt.

By Nicolas Bouvier
04 May 2018

Preparation pays

You cannot but heed the warning. We are hearing from every direction that cyber risks and their impacts continue to increase by the day.

26 April 2018

Evolving weapons of war: cyber attacks on companies

Considerations for private sector companies under threat from cyber attacks by nation states

18 April 2018

2018 CEO pay ratio disclosure

Starting this year, public companies are required for the first time to disclose new details on compensation in their annual proxy filings.

27 March 2018

China's 2018 Two Sessions in review

A review of China’s latest political gathering and what it means for businesses engaging with China.

By Yan Mei
22 March 2018

IMEA quarterly review

Welcome to the March 2018 edition of the IMEA Quarterly Review. This quarter’s edition focuses on a number of geopolitical topics that impact the region and its economies.

By Marina Bidoli
21 March 2018

The human factors in German politics

An analysis of the new generation entering German politics and possible impacts

By Dr. Joachim Peter
19 March 2018

Italy at the crossroads?

Brunswick looks at the main factors influencing the forthcoming general elections in Italy, possible outcomes and their impact on business

By Alessandro Iozzia
20 February 2018

How to weather CEO compensation disclosures

The new year brought new rules requiring disclosure on CEO compensation. What have you done about it?

07 February 2018

Why the tech companies dominated Davos

Tech issues dominated media coverage of Davos and the discussion on social media – according to analysis by Brunswick.

By Jon Miller
30 January 2018

Institutional Investor Viewpoints on Activism

A One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Activism Is Not Effective, Says Brunswick Global Survey of Investors

By Jonathan Doorley
25 January 2018

Open For Business 2018 - Strengthening the economic case

Open For Business launched its second report in support of LGBT+ inclusion at WEF 2018

By Jon Miller
24 January 2018

Global Investor Views on Healthcare

J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2018

By Raul Damas
10 January 2018

MiFID II at a Glance

What it is, and how it will affect companies.

06 November 2017

Brunswick Cross-Border M&A Survey 2017

Dealmakers Positive on Global M&A Despite Protectionism, Says Brunswick Cross-Border M&A Survey.

23 October 2017

The top 5 mistakes companies make in cyber crisis communications

Siobhan Gorman identifies the top mistakes that companies make during a cyber crisis and suggests how to avoid these pitfalls.

By Siobhan Gorman
18 October 2017

Protecting Your Reputation in the Event of a Government Shutdown

Effectively protecting your reputation and license to operate requires tools and strategies that are aimed at engaging your different stakeholders. Brunswick can help.

25 August 2017

10th Annual Global M&A Survey

Dealmakers expect M&A to increase in 2017

29 March 2017

Five Gs that define the world

43,000 adults, 26 markets, 25 languages - Brunswick breaks out of the echo chamber and uncovers the global perspectives on business, government, the economy and the future.

By Robert Moran
24 March 2017

Global investors' outlook on health

Key findings on risks and opportunities in the healthcare sector

By Chrissy Randall
20 January 2017

Deals, dreams & doubts

Perceptions of Chinese businesses going global

By Yan Mei
08 December 2016

The future of corporate reputation

Building an opportunity oriented reputation culture

08 December 2016

2016 Global data valuation survey

Investor survey finds post-close M&A valuations cut by data breaches

By Mark Seifert
05 December 2016

2016 Biannual Financial Services Barometer

Key findings from consumers on the state of the banking industry and financial regulation

13 October 2016

9th Annual Brunswick M&A survey

Confidence Wanes Among U.S. Dealmakers, Says 9th Annual Brunswick M&A Survey

16 March 2016

2015 Global data valuation survey

Trends in data valuation among global investors

By Mark Seifert
19 November 2015

Europe & the Internet: It’s complicated

European public and policy elite views of US tech companies

By Chris Blundell
28 September 2015