Frontier Strategy Group - Emerging Market Insights

The normalization of US-Cuba relations and recent economic reforms is generating substantial interest in how the Cuban market is likely to evolve. This podcast provides listeners with an overview of the current state of the Cuban economy and what US-based multinationals can likely expect as the US-Cuba relationship normalizes.

In this podcast, we discuss insights from FSG's Zeynep Kosereisoglu's recent trip to Algeria and the risks the country faces amid low global oil prices. MNCs need to prepare for a restructuring in government finances, currency depreciation, and gradual restrictions on imports, but opportunities in the market remain attractive.

After an unprecedented economic boom in the past three decades, China’s growth is slowing and the country is preparing to embrace its 'new normal' with an expected average growth rate of 6.2% over the next five years. This podcast explains the importance of adapting to China's new normal and identifies opportunities and challenges that MNCs should address in the process.

Low oil prices, a strong dollar, and abundant capital flows have rapidly altered the assumptions on which executives base their market prioritization and operational strategies. This podcast discusses FSG's first global outlook report and the drivers of global performance in 2015.

Brazil’s complex operating environment has led to a highly fragmented and still-unsophisticated distribution industry where finding the right distribution partners can be very challenging. This podcast explains why distribution management is difficult in the region and how companies can better assess their distribution channel strategies in Brazil.

Mexico is becoming an increasingly important market to multinationals, leading companies to reevaluate their go-to-market strategies and assess the coverage and capabilities of their distribution partners. Listen as FSG's Associate Practice Leader for Latin America, Antonio Martinez, discusses the shifting dynamics of Mexico's distribution landscape.

In 2015, Sub-Saharan Africa is poised for growth throughout the region. However, multinationals should be prepared for increased volatility as a result of critical elections, falling oil prices and rising inequality. Listen to FSG's CEO Richard Leggett moderate a discussion with Anna Rosenberg, head of Sub-Saharan Africa research at FSG, on our 2015 outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa.

Distributors in Colombia are both powerful and costly, creating many challenges for multinationals seeking to define their channel strategy in the market. This podcast discusses how to assess the country's distribution landscape and how to overcome some of the challenges in working with distributors.

FSG's senior Western Europe analyst outlines our view on the upcoming disruptions in the region, including quantitative easing, the Greek elections, and the stepping down of Italy's president. Use this quick podcast to get up-to-date with the business implications of what will surely be a volatile few weeks in Europe.

Turkey is facing increased security risks as well as the need to stimulate consumption, production and investments as it enters 2015. In this podcast, we discuss the key external factors that will affect MNCs' performance in Turkey in 2015 and what multinationals can do to be prepared for ongoing volatility in the market.