World Risk Developments September 2019

In this month's edition of World Risk Developments, we review the following economic and political forces shaping the world:

• Argentina – Capital and exchange controls imposed
• Indonesia – Capital to move from Jakarta to East Kalimantan
• Japan/South Korea – Trade dispute could have broad knock-on effects
• Australia – First current account surplus in 44 years
• India – Productivity drive places focus on trade and investment
• Philippines – Economic reforms aim to attract foreign professionals
• Hong Kong – Protests disrupt economy

John Pacey, Chief Credit Officer
john.pacey@exportfinance.gov.au

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