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Through our research-driven team, the Paternoster Group leverages its network and understanding of South Africa to discretely brief clients on the risks they face, helping them save millions.
HOW POLITICAL RISK AFFECTS YOUR BUSINESS
Economic Policy and Fiscal viability
Political decisions set the agenda for the economic environment in which business is done. Whether its determining economic priorities, shaping the market or influencing credit ratings, understanding how political factors affect both the business and the market can put clients a step ahead
Land reform and expropriation without compensation
Rand value
Two of the biggest drops in the value of the Rand in recent years have been as a result of Cabinet reshuffles. Predicting these sorts of volatile political events has been of great value to our clients in the past.
Labour and civil unrest
Political decisions and rhetoric can create instability in any society. This has added significance in the labour climate which can be highly politicised in the South African context
Black Economic Empowerment
is a complex and dynamic terrain, and there is graveyard full of companies who got it wrong when it came to choosing the right BEE partner.
Pre-empting regulation and legislative change
The ability to track potential changes to the regulatory and legislative framework both at a macro-level and on sector-specific issues allows one to be prepared for the ever changing landscape.
Corruption and governance
Understanding the effect of corruption and maladministration on the broader economy as well as on a micro-level where the playing field may be unbalanced is a necessary part of doing business in South Africa.
Especially in South Africa, political decisions and events stand as one of the biggest risk factors affecting businesses.
