Geopolitical & Market Risk Assessment

Geopolitical & Market Risk Assessment

Anticipating Volatility. Safeguarding Strategic Decisions.

Lord Waverley Global provides forward-looking geopolitical and market risk advisory to help clients understand, anticipate, and respond to the dynamics that shape investment, trade, and policy environments across emerging and frontier markets.

Our team delivers actionable intelligence by integrating political economy analysis, regulatory monitoring, sectoral volatility mapping, and scenario planning. We support decision-makers in de-risking entry, protecting assets, and navigating complex jurisdictional challenges.

Our Services Include:

  • Country and Regional Risk Profiling
  • Comprehensive geopolitical, regulatory, and security risk assessments tailored to sector, investment size, and exposure horizon.

  • Scenario Planning & Strategic Forecasting
  • Development of high-impact event simulations, "what-if" scenarios, and crisis playbooks to inform executive and board-level strategy.

  • Policy & Regulatory Risk Monitoring
  • Continuous tracking of policy shifts, elections, fiscal reforms, sanctions, and investment regime changes that impact operating environments.

  • Sectoral Risk Intelligence
  • Analysis of specific market sectors (e.g., energy, agriculture, fintech) in relation to local politics, regional stability, and global supply chain shifts.

  • Stakeholder & Political Mapping
  • Identification of power centers, influencers, gatekeepers, and regulatory authorities critical to project success or exposure.

  • Conflict, Fragility & Market Entry Advisory
  • Support for navigating politically sensitive or post-conflict markets, including entry timing, coalition-building, and institutional engagement strategies.

Who We Support:

  • Multinational corporations with emerging market exposure
  • Sovereign and quasi-sovereign institutions
  • Development finance institutions and infrastructure sponsors
  • Family offices and private equity firms
  • Energy, mining, telecom, and fintech operators

Our Differentiation:

We go beyond conventional risk indices — delivering nuanced, ground-level intelligence informed by global policy expertise, local partner networks, and deep cross-sectoral insight. Our advice is tailored, strategic, and designed to inform both investment and operational decision-making.