With Covid-19 providing the biggest challenge to the global economy since the Global Financial Crisis over a decade ago, businesses and practices need to keep a close eye on the developing situation.
These resources are designed to provide signposting to the latest information and advice on a constantly changing scenario.
Global
International Monetary Fund (IMF): what we know what we can do
World Bank on how it is working with partners to accelerate international response
International Crime Services; investment fraud and cyber scam warnings related to COVID 19
European Central Bank (ECB) closely monitoring developments
International Chamber of Shipping
Government response
European Commission response including economic and business outlook
UK HM Treasury uses Budget to announce support for businesses, individuals and public services
Singapore government information hub
UK business support
UK government advice for business
Institute of Directors offers advice and resources
Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) asks whether the business continuity plan is up to date
Information on healthcare advice for employers and support for businesses
International travel advice
US Department of State travel updates
Geo-political input
KPMG gives a geo-political perspective
Harvard Business Review reflects on impact including response form Chinese companies
Respected economists Capital Economics assesses likely economic impact
Economic
Three of Big Four provide briefing on supply chain disruption:
Business impact
Consultancies Bain and McKinsey on minimising the impact
CAANZ, ACCA strategic partner, with advice including outlook for business
Business – supply chain and export
PwC examines global export of services
Capital and financial markets
UK Finance Banking and finance industry ready to respond to concern of customers
Bank of England outlines measures responding to economic shock
Report detailing likely effect on banking and capital markets