20 August 2019
The RSM Brexit Stress Index levelled out this week, maintaining high levels of stress as Germany’s manufacturing recession came front and centre for the foreign exchange market.
13 August 2019
The RSM Brexit Stress Index moved up again this week, showing marked levels of increased stress after the United States escalated its trade war with China and the Chinese yuan was devalued against the U.S. dollar, causing volatility in the global markets.
07 August 2019
The RSM Brexit Stress Index rose sharply in the week, signalling a rising concern in the market following depreciation of the British pound.
31 July 2019
The RSM Brexit Stress Index moved higher again this week amid continued market volatility on mainland Europe.
24 July 2019
The RSM Brexit Stress Index moved higher last week, as the currency, equity and bond markets reacted to the political posturing around a hard exit from the EU and the impact of what looks to be a slowdown in global growth.
Businesses should be thinking about how they will continue to recruit and retain the right people to ensure business continuity and make the most of the opportunities that Brexit presents. How will you make sure you have the workforce you need post-Brexit?
Maintaining compliance with changing regulatory frameworks is crucial for any business to continue to operate and trade across the EU and non-EU countries as they do now. Is your business is up-to-date and able to maintain compliance with changing regulatory frameworks?
Understanding your business’s supply chain is imperative when faced with changes to customs duties, greater regulation, the potential subsequent delays to goods and services, and the ability of a business to trade. Have you considered the impact of Brexit on your supply chain?
Forecasting the impact of decisions and price shock uncertainty will be crucial in maintaining business continuity. Equally important will be the ability to access finance to fund suitable working capital requirements. Have you planned for how Brexit uncertainties might impact your cash-flow and access to finance?
17 July 2019
The RSM Brexit Stress Index moved higher again last week, as the market processed conflicting central banking trends: global equities pushed higher on an expected US rate cut by the Federal Reserve and a quick turnaround in the UK bond market as the slim probability of a base rate cut by the Bank of England grew even smaller.