2+ hour, 52+ min ago  (918+ words) Credendo Iran war hits Asia hard due to the region's high economic exposure to the Gulf Asia, a region of principally net energy importers, is highly exposed to the Iran war fallout. First and foremost, it is largely reliant on…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (934+ words) Credendo Business environment risk: The Middle East shock triggers a wave of downgrades In the framework of its regular review of the business environment risk, Credendo has upgraded two countries and downgraded fifty-one countries. The impact of the Iran war…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (258+ words) Credendo Credendo appoints new Country Manager for Credendo " Guarantees & Speciality Risks Netherlands Credendo appointed Jeroen Riemslag as Country Manager for Credendo " Guarantees & Speciality Risks Netherlands on 1 April 2026. Jeroen joined Credendo in January 2025 as a Sales Manager. He was responsible for…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (361+ words) Credendo Short-term political risk: Uruguay upgraded, Qatar and Suriname downgraded In the framework of its regular review of short-term (ST) political risk, Credendo has upgraded one country and downgraded two countries. Qatar is being significantly affected by the conflict in…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (408+ words) Given the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20 to 30% of global oil and 20% of LNG pass, and damages to energy infrastructure, energy prices have surged. The Brent crude oil price has risen by about 50% since 28 February, when…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (680+ words) The energy crisis is leading to a marked deterioration in global economic activity, weighing on inflation and global financial conditions Global energy crisis triggered by Strait of Hormuz blockade and energy infrastructure damages As operation Epic Fury enters its fourth…...

2+ week, 8+ hour ago  (623+ words) Credendo Panama: Supreme Court ruling against Hong Kong-based firm illustrates vulnerabilities in new geopolitical era and raises expropriation risk In late February, Panama's government took possession of the port assets previously operated by Panama Ports Company (PPC), a subsidiary of…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (479+ words) Credendo Nepal: Post-Gen Z protests delivered historic vote for political change On 5 March, the first general elections since the violent and deadly Gen Z protests of September 2025 led to the historic victory of ex-mayor of Kathmandu, Balen Shah, a famous…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (591+ words) Credendo Angola: Investment efforts aim for vital economic diversification - While Angola's economy still depends largely on hydrocarbons, growth is increasingly propelled by non-oil sectors. - Liquidity has stabilised despite exposure to oil market volatility, and inflation has begun a steady downward…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (209+ words) Bahrain is amongst the first countries that have been targeted by Iran attacks, which initially focused on US diplomatic and military assets in the country. As the attacks against Bahrain continue, they are now increasingly targeting critical infrastructure, including hydrocarbon…...