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Businesses have arguably never faced such a breadth of challenges as they do today. Drawing on data and insight from Fitch Solutions, a leading source of independent political, macroeconomic, financial, and industry risk analysis, our Political Risk Map 2019 presents a global view of the issues facing multinational organizations and investors. This map rates countries on the basis of political and economic stability, giving insight into where risks may be most likely to emerge and issues to be aware of in each country.

Does your company handle data analytics to target California consumers? If so, it is imperative that you pay close attention to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) that goes into effect on January 1, 2020. The CPA goes well beyond the General Data Protection Regulation, giving California consumers new privacy rights along with imposing independent obligations on businesses processing California consumers’ personal information.

This report outlines the key data breach notification laws in every state, as well as Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. As part of your risk management strategy, use this guide as a map to review state laws, understand key issues and trends, and compare laws among states. For each state, the guide includes personal information definition, persons covered, encryption/notification trigger, specific content requirements, timing, penalty/private right of action, and other provisions.

The sweeping European Union General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) covers any company offering “goods and services” or monitoring behavior of individuals in the EU—even if the company has no physical presence in Europe. With companies facing potential fines of up to 20 million euros or 4 percent of annual revenue, GDPR has caught the attention of boards and C-suites worldwide.

Profound political, economic, societal, technological, and environmental transformations are occurring at an unprecedented scale and have become a part of day-to-day business life. In this 14th edition of the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report, undertaken with Marsh & McLennan Companies and other partners, we examine the evolving macro-level risk landscape and highlight major threats that may disrupt the world in 2019 and over the next decade. Use the report as a reference point as you think about external threats and how resilient your company is to them.

In this webcast, experts from Marsh’s Cyber Practices take a closer look at how changing cyber risk exposures, regulations, and best practices will change the cyber risk management landscape in 2019. Download and view the Cyber Landscape 2019 slides as you listen to the discussion that includes:

The 5G network puts us at the precipice of another change in technology with the potential to unlock brand new applications, many of which are still nestled deep in entrepreneurial minds. As the introduction of 5G networks looms over the horizon and continues its evolution of innovation, so do new technological possibilities, challenges, and opportunities. The 5G rollout will require a national overhaul in wireless infrastructure, creating opportunities for investment.

Under the current U.S. tax code, there are three critical areas that can help high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners maximize their wealth planning potential. We frame these areas in the form of corresponding emerging themes—estate tax, income, and charitable planning—and propose actionable strategies. This is just a first step, one that will inspire many conversations to help ensure that your wealth plan keeps pace with the tax reform changes.

In late 2017, the sweeping tax reform was passed in the United States and created incredible opportunities for estate planning for high-net-worth families. It also served as a good reminder to review your estate plan to be sure that it is consistent with your current goals and is flexible to promote tax efficiency under today’s tax laws—as well as the unknown tax laws of the future.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is sweeping in its reach, and divorce situations are not immune from its influence. The new tax law changes the tax treatment of alimony for both the payer and the recipient. For divorces finalized prior to January 1, 2019, this new tax treatment will not apply and will be grandfathered under the rules of the prior law. It is important to review your settlement agreement in light of these tax law changes, and consider modification of an existing agreement if appropriate.