Oliver Wyman

Today, more information sits in the palms of our hands than could have been gathered in a lifetime just a few generations ago. We explore how businesses can build trust in this environment, look at Korean Air's rebrand, commodity trading's balancing act, and more in the latest edition of Now You KnOW. #trust #transparency

Emerging markets have been increasingly influential drivers of economic and demographic growth for many years. What’s new today is the maturation of many of these markets and the sheer scale and breadth of the opportunity, which extends well beyond the emerging world’s megacities. Discover how cities and developing economies across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America are driving growth > https://owy.mn/4bK0P9S #OWForum #Cities #EconomicGrowth

What happens when global minds come together to address the world's most pressing financial challenges? At a G20 event in Cape Town, South Africa recently, Oliver Wyman partnered with Nedbank and the Reinventing Bretton Woods Committee to explore concrete solutions for sovereign debt management, climate finance, and the global financial safety net. In support of the first G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting under South Africa’s Presidency, local and international experts gathered for a day of robust discussion. In this video, our experts share insights on the significance of South Africa hosting the G20 and its potential impact on the continent. We’re proud to support South Africa on the road to the G20 presidency (G20 South Africa) by turning insights into impactful action. #G20 #SouthAfrica #Finance

Will crypto go mainstream? What surprises could shake up the industry? In their latest article, our experts Jason Ekberg and Mac Zhou discuss why crypto is poised to cross the chasm from early adoption to broader acceptance. They share potential developments they are watching closely, and address the trajectory of crypto and blockchain across four key dimensions: 1?? Crypto as an asset class 2?? Blockchain as a transformative technology for payments 3?? Blockchain and the tokenization of assets 4?? Blockchain natives as clients Their article is part of our Known Unknowns series on the debates shaping the future of financial services. Learn more here > https://owy.mn/43zRjUm #crypto #blockchain #OWFinancialServices

<Vote, then expand for the answer> We introduced the Oliver Wyman Forum index ranking the business attractiveness of 1,500 cities across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. ? Looking at the cities shifting the global economy’s center of gravity away from the North American and European markets that powered the 20th century. The cities were analyzed in four distinct areas; commercial hub, export champions, mobility connectors, and climate resilience. ? Take a look at the full list and report authored by Ben Simpfendorfer > https://owy.mn/4iY7oYv

Results matter most for the earth-positive movement, and only one in three companies are on track to meet their own emissions targets. Halfway through the so-called decade of action, our analysis demonstrates the acceleration needed for companies to achieve their set targets and move toward the change the planet needs. Discover more about the current state of Earth-positive business action here > https://owy.mn/4hepUM3 #ClimateAction #Decarbonization

The commodity trading industry’s gross margin fell to a three-year low in 2024, yet it remains more than double the levels seen in the 2010s. At the same time, the top 10 commodity traders have lost significant market share, a sign of an increasingly competitive landscape. The the latest edition of our annual report, A New Baseline For Commodity Trading Growth, dives into the factors behind these declines and what they mean for traders moving forward. Read more > https://owy.mn/3FAGDen #trading #commodities

On the latest episode of the Innovators' Exchange, Fran?ois C. chats with Hiten Patel and Marcus Hoddinott about Kpler's journey to democratizing access to commodities data. Francois highlights the need for companies to scale while navigating evolving market dynamics, as well as the importance of product innovation and maintaining a strong focus on customer needs. Tune in here > https://owy.mn/3FsUZ0d #Data #Innovation #Commodities

During the next 20 years, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East regions will account for 95% of the increase in the global urban population, with 1.4 billion new city dwellers by 2045. Emerging cities offer multinationals opportunities to diversify supply chains and capture new markets in industries reshaped by global forces. Meet the cities driving growth in today’s economy > https://owy.mn/42U5pzW #Cities #GlobalEconomy #UrbanGrowth

Consumers will eventually be able to accomplish more in less time than they can in today’s hived-off App Economy.? ? We explore the technology enabling this change, plus look at transforming cancer care, the next era of anti-financial crime, and more in the latest edition of Now You KnOW. ? #AI #shopping