The Ukraine Effect: Capital Flees Russia; Where Will it Land?
May 8, 2014
Hosted by Té Revesz
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Episode Description
Capital is fleeing Russia at a record rate—one byproduct of the ongoing Ukraine crisis and the sanctions imposed by the U.S., EU, Japan, Australia and Canada. Outflows were $50-70 billion in Q1 compared with $63 billion in all of 2013. And they are projected to hit $150-160 billion by year-end. The Ukraine effect on Russia’s finances and economy is clear: credit rating one notch above junk, devaluation and looming recession. What is not yet clear is where in the world all those billions are going and what assets those investors are likely to favor. Will we see a flight to quality? If so, what does quality mean in 2014? Nate Suppaiah, editor of Alternative Emerging Investor talks about what capital flight from Russia could affect local markets and asset classes such as gold, equities, real estate, and various funds. And what does it mean to local, regional, global economies? And how could capital flight plus expanding sanctions change the outlook for European economies?
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Té Revesz
Té Revesz is known for her ability to conduct strategic research on a global basis and for her creativity in handling complex business challenges.
As principal of GlobalReach-SBI, a research and consulting firm with a network spanning over 60 countries, Té provides clients with strategic intelligence on market opportunities and threats. She covers such diverse areas as global branding, new product development, payment cards, clinical trials, and political risk. An expert in primary research, Té has interviewed business, government and labor leaders, doctors and technical experts—and managed focus groups—around the world. She was profiled in Super Searchers Go to the Source as one of the top US interviewers.
Prior to founding her own firm, Té headed the Industrial & Healthcare Practices of FIND's Strategic Consulting & Research Group and taught at the Zicklin School of Business (Baruch/CUNY). She was the Editor of Business International’s flagship newsletter and helped create its country risk service.
An NYC native, Té is active with Citizen Action, the URJ’s Commission on Social Action, and NY Neighbors for American Values (defending religious freedom, diversity and equality). She holds a Masters from Columbia’s School of International & Public Affairs and a BA from Goucher College. She’s an avid bike rider, theater buff and farmers market supporter—and the bemused owner of 2 demanding felines.
