Global Economic & Geopolitical Outlook

Strategic insights for a rapidly changing world

Global economic shifts and geopolitical events are reshaping markets faster than many organizations can react. Business leaders are expected to make critical decisions amid uncertainty, often with incomplete data and limited time.

KPMG’s Global Economic and Geopolitical Outlook quarterly webcast series brings together KPMG firm Regional Chief Economists, KPMG International’s Global Geopolitics Lead, and other senior advisors to provide business-focused insights. These engaging 60-minute sessions are designed for time-constrained senior leaders.

Frank Blackmore

Lead Economist

KPMG in South Africa

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Local perspectives

Temporary Workforce Relocations to South Africa

Recent geopolitical developments have highlighted the need for employers to rapidly implement temporary cross‑border relocations of employees in response to regional instability and security risks.

Mobility Tax & Immigration

The evolving conflict in the Middle East extends far beyond a regional geopolitical event—it is increasingly shaping global business operations, disrupting supply chains, and, critically, transforming workforce mobility.

Geopolitics, Remote Work and Home Office Deductions in South Africa

Heightened geopolitical tension, rising fuel costs and travel disruptions are making it harder for some employees to return to their usual work locations – whether host locations or home countries.

Mobility Tax and Immigration

Geopolitical uncertainty—marked by tightening immigration rules, economic nationalism, sanctions regimes, and increased cross-border tax enforcement—has reshaped global mobility.