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Recent insights reveal a mix of enthusiasm for tech investments and a gloomy outlook for global economic growth. Only 28% of investors believe there will be a moderate to significant improvement in global growth within the next year.<\/p>\n
Focusing on specific regions, many investors see the United States as the most appealing place for investment\u201467% favor it over the next three years. Following the US, India (45%), Mainland China (32%), the United Kingdom (26%), and the United Arab Emirates (26%) are also considered attractive.<\/p>\n
Interestingly, US investors themselves are less optimistic about global growth compared to those from other countries. This cautious stance varies significantly based on the market.<\/p>\n
A significant factor in these conservative growth expectations is the perceived risk landscape. Over half of those surveyed (55%) feel there is high or extreme exposure to cyber risks in the companies they invest in. Additionally, 53% identify a similar concern regarding technological disruption. Other worries include inflation (44%), macroeconomic fluctuations (43%), and geopolitical tensions (42%), all of which contribute to a tense investment atmosphere.<\/p>\n
In this unpredictable environment, investors are favoring companies that enhance their resilience by leveraging technology for clear returns. There’s strong support (88%) for companies increasing their spending on cybersecurity, while 73% believe in the importance of business model flexibility, 66% stress regulatory compliance, and 64% emphasize effective supply chain management to safeguard against major risks.<\/p>\n
Business model flexibility is increasingly viewed as essential for growth and resilience; approximately 74% of investors expect better performance from companies that explore opportunities outside their traditional sectors. Conversely, 65% acknowledge that companies sticking to old models face higher disruption risks.<\/p>\n
The push for resilience and growth also ties into sustainability. A notable 84% of investors believe that companies should either maintain or boost their investments in climate change adaptations. Furthermore, 61% plan to moderately increase their own investments in firms that utilize sustainability data for improved efficiency and performance.<\/p>\n
Investors seek greater clarity on how management plans to navigate uncertain times. The top requests for transparency include innovation strategies (47% of respondents), returns and cost savings from AI (42%), investments in AI (42%), competitive positioning (37%), and resilience planning (29%).<\/p>\n
According to Nadja Picard, Global Reporting Leader at PwC Germany, clearer insights into these areas will be crucial for stakeholder confidence moving forward.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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