News and Insights

Mexico’s healthcare decree introduces new procurement risks. The Speyside Mexico team, specialized in healthcare, analyzes the corporate affairs challenge and market access implications.

Trump's 50% Brazil tariff is geopolitical warfare, creating deep political risk. Speyside Latin America explores the corporate affairs challenge and crisis management needs for businesses in this emerging market.

Global AI regulation is fragmented, posing political risks for emerging markets. Speyside Latin America and Speyside Mexico examine the corporate affairs challenge and regulatory lag. Get the analysis.

Baltics' energy & AI boom creates new policy risks. Speyside Central Eastern Europe analyzes the corporate affairs challenge and investor landscape in these high-growth markets. Get the analysis.

BRI in Latin America offers investment but creates deep political risk. Speyside Latin America analyzes the impact on corporate affairs. Get the insight.

Poland is fast-tracking its energy transition to lower coal dependence (57% in 2024) and achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Major investments are flowing into renewables, nuclear power, and green hydrogen, supported by EU funding. Despite advances, regulatory and political hurdles still exist. Speyside Power CEE examines the corporate affairs challenge. Get the insights.

Speyside Group, a top consultancy in corporate affairs and public policy for the Global South, has expanded its leadership by appointing Rafael Arantes as Country Manager for Brazil and Rahul Sharma as Country Manager for India. These strategic hires highlight the firm’s commitment to strengthening its capabilities in key growth markets. Arantes brings over 15 years of experience in Brazil’s public and corporate affairs, while Sharma brings nearly two decades of expertise in India’s public policy and advocacy landscape.

Czechia has advanced in digital skills, startup growth, and AI potential, but still struggles with outdated public administration systems and slow digitalization of state services. Despite promising developments in the private tech sector, regulatory burdens and limited investments hinder progress. With general elections approaching in late 2025, changes in leadership may significantly affect the direction of digital transformation and economic policies. Czechia's digital failure & election uncertainty create political risk. Speyside Central Eastern Europe analyzes the corporate affairs impact.

Australia's social media ban signals regulatory risk for emerging markets. Speyside Asia Pacific explores the corporate affairs challenges. Social media offers benefits for youth but also serious risks. Governments are regulating age limits and content, yet enforcement is inconsistent. Australia’s under-16 ban highlights both progress and challenges in protecting minors online.

Global campaigns often prioritize HQ-led messaging over local engagement, especially in the Global South, which now represents most of the world’s population and half its GDP. This creates a gap in meaningful, day-to-day stakeholder communication in emerging markets. Speyside's corporate affairs and public relations expertise shows why local stakeholder engagement wins.

Poland's healthcare funding gap & new EU funds create a high-growth market. Speyside Healthcare & Speyside Power Central Eastern Europe analyze the corporate affairs challenge of navigating this opportunity. Get the insight.

Barriers to adult vaccination in APAC create policy risks. Speyside Healthcare & Speyside Asia Pacific analyze the corporate affairs challenge. Get the insight.