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Russia-Ukraine: Navigating an International Crisis

This tragedy is having profound and far-reaching effects.
We are closely monitoring the crisis in Ukraine and are horrified by the events unfolding there. Our immediate focus is the safety and security of our colleagues and supporting clients. The human challenges are staggering, and the impact is likely to grow. Businesses must quickly adjust to manage a wide range of risks, from new cyber threats and supply chain disruptions to volatile investments. We are at your side. This collection of insights from our experts will help you meet the challenges ahead.

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Long-term Risks

Much of the focus has shifted from specific developments in Ukraine and Russia to economic inflation globally and a fracturing of the geopolitical order. Yet, businesses and governments should not lose sight of the indirect consequences of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which may persist for a long time.

Long-term Risks

Much of the focus has shifted from specific developments in Ukraine and Russia to economic inflation globally and a fracturing of the geopolitical order. Yet, businesses and governments should not lose sight of the indirect consequences of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which may persist for a long time.

Countering Cyber Threats in a Time of Conflict

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How to Support Mental Health in Times of Cumulative Stress

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Role of Commodity Trading in Energy Transition

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Strategic Commodity Access Challenges for G20 Economies

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Ongoing Analyses

Follow BRINK News for more perspectives on how the crisis is impacting cybersecurity, supply chains and geopolitics.

Ongoing Analyses

Follow BRINK News for more perspectives on how the crisis is impacting cybersecurity, supply chains and geopolitics.

 

Featured webcasts

Marsh panel on risk and insurance implications

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Mercer panel on market implications and considerations

 

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Further resources

Cybersecurity

It has been widely reported in the media that there is a significantly heightened risk of cyber attacks due to recent geopolitical events, with critical infrastructure including financial systems, energy and utilities, healthcare systems and government operations most at risk. These insights outline key areas and cyber considerations to weigh during this time.

Cybersecurity

It has been widely reported in the media that there is a significantly heightened risk of cyber attacks due to recent geopolitical events, with critical infrastructure including financial systems, energy and utilities, healthcare systems and government operations most at risk. These insights outline key areas and cyber considerations to weigh during this time.

3 Cybersecurity Actions to Take Now
Healthcare providers can start with these three areas to build up their cybersecurity.
Countering Cyber Threats in Conflict
Ways to heighten defenses to counter threat of Russian cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity Playbook for 2022
Overhaul operations and culture to strengthen preparedness and resiliency.
New ‘Cyber War’ Exclusion Language
In the context of the insurance market, cyber risks present unique challenges and questions.
Supply Chain

Evolving conditions will further aggravate already disrupted supply chains in the near- and long-term. Business must be able to respond accordingly. The below perspectives provide important considerations to take into account.

Supply Chain

Evolving conditions will further aggravate already disrupted supply chains in the near- and long-term. Business must be able to respond accordingly. The below perspectives provide important considerations to take into account.

Access Challenges for G7 Economies
Infographic illustrates nations' reliance on imports of key commodities from Russia and Ukraine combined.
Access Challenges for G20 Economies
Many middle income countries in the bloc have chosen not to impose sanctions.
More Semiconductor Shortages Ahead?
Bottlenecks arise in a geographically concentrated semiconductor supply chain.
Building Resilient Digital Supply Chains
Cross-organization collaboration will be crucial to tackling evolving risks.
Building Resilience

Strategies to reduce disruptions to critical government and business operations are essential, especially during times of crisis. Proactive actions can be taken to curb impacts and speed recovery. Find approaches to building resilience below.

Building Resilience

Strategies to reduce disruptions to critical government and business operations are essential, especially during times of crisis. Proactive actions can be taken to curb impacts and speed recovery. Find approaches to building resilience below.

Building Resilience in Times of Crisis
Podcast exploring business implications of conflict and persisting challenges of pandemic.
Partnering With Purpose
This is another pivotal moment for re-energising resilience efforts at the national level.
How Firms Can Support Employees
Considering humanitarian and immediate employee needs, resiliency and location strategy.
Focus Areas for Benefit Managers
Support your workforce, collaborate with other teams and plan for what's next.
Sanctions

Sanctions compliance is critically important in times of crisis. The dynamic geopolitical landscape has led to multiple, at times conflicting, sets of policies that shape economic activity. Violations risk heavy fines and reputational damage.

Sanctions

Sanctions compliance is critically important in times of crisis. The dynamic geopolitical landscape has led to multiple, at times conflicting, sets of policies that shape economic activity. Violations risk heavy fines and reputational damage.

Bloomberg Commentary
Oliver Wyman expert joins Surveillance podcast to discuss ways to approach sanctions.
Watchpoints For Financial Services
Oliver Wyman highlights 10 impacts that financial services leaders should be prepared for.
Sanctions and the Global Economy
Are economic sanctions a two-edged sword in a globalized world?
Anti-Financial Crime Guidance
Oliver Wyman’s anti-financial crime insights offer the latest perspectives of what's happening in the industry.
Investment Portfolios

In these uncertain times, Mercer is helping clients to consider both the immediate and long-term implications for capital markets and investment portfolios. Read or listen to the team's latest insights below.

Investment Portfolios

In these uncertain times, Mercer is helping clients to consider both the immediate and long-term implications for capital markets and investment portfolios. Read or listen to the team's latest insights below.

Implications for Markets
Join Mercer investment professionals as they discuss the potential impact on inflation, energy prices, trade and markets.
Impact of Geopolitics
A discussion paper examining previous examples of the impact of geopolitics on financial markets.
Sustainable Investment
What does the Russian-Ukraine conflict mean for sustainable investment decisions?
Global Investment Research
Find additional investor tools, insights and perspectives from the team at Mercer.

Important Notices: This content is for institutional investors and information purposes only. It does not contain investment, financial, legal, tax or any other advice and should not be relied upon for this purpose. The materials are not tailored to your particular personal and/or financial position. If you require advice based on your specific circumstances, you should contact a professional adviser. Opinions expressed are those of the speakers as of the date of publication, are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer’s opinions.

Energy

The Ukraine crisis has exposed the vulnerability of European energy systems. How will the ongoing conflict affect oil prices, the energy transition and commodity trading? 

Energy

The Ukraine crisis has exposed the vulnerability of European energy systems. How will the ongoing conflict affect oil prices, the energy transition and commodity trading? 

What Will Be Impact of Triple-Digit Oil?
Considerations of the impact of high prices on energy transition, talent and rewards.
Trading Our Way to Net Zero
The role of commodity trading in the energy transition.
Vulnerability of Energy Systems
This interactive presents information on Europe’s dependence on energy imports.
Food and Energy Inflation
Some of the immediate global effects of the crisis are within commodity supply chains.
Insurance Industry

There are many impacts and implications the crisis will have that vary by industry. Our experts at Marsh are monitoring the impact on the insurance industry in particular and helping clients navigate a range of other issues. For the latest, please visit the Marsh Resources hub.

Insurance Industry

There are many impacts and implications the crisis will have that vary by industry. Our experts at Marsh are monitoring the impact on the insurance industry in particular and helping clients navigate a range of other issues. For the latest, please visit the Marsh Resources hub.

Global Risks Report 2022

This year's Global Risks Report, published by the World Economic Forum with Marsh McLennan, addresses risks for businesses and governments, from strengthening digital safety to enhancing national and organizational resilience.

Global Risks Report 2022

This year's Global Risks Report, published by the World Economic Forum with Marsh McLennan, addresses risks for businesses and governments, from strengthening digital safety to enhancing national and organizational resilience.

A note from Marsh McLennan

Marsh McLennan announcedit will exit all of its businesses in Russia. The safety and security of our colleagues in the region and their families remains our top priority, and we are providing support to them. We have established a humanitarian relief fund and will be matching colleague donations to the International Rescue Committee, the Red Cross and the UN Refugee Agency.