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Geopolitical Risk Is Rising. So Why Isn’t Growth Falling? - November 5, 2026 - EY Global

91% of companies are pursuing international growth despite geopolitical tensions and geopolitical instability.

00:00 - Why are companies still going global?

00:28 - What the latest geostrategy research tells us

02:03 - What makes a Geostrategist?

03:44 - Why should CFOs care about geopolitical risk?

06:30 - How is geopolitics changing the CFO agenda?

07:59 - Why aren't companies acting on geopolitical risk?

10:39 - How can companies turn risk into action?

12:53 - When is inaction the right strategy?

14:29 - How should geopolitical risk shape investment?

17:15 - How can finance and risk drive growth together?

19:01 - Turning geostrategy into action

So how can business leaders manage risk without retreating from global opportunities?

In this episode of Geostrategy in Action, we explore how organizations can continue to create value and grow in a volatile geopolitical environment.

Courtney Rickert McCaffrey, EY-Parthenon Global Geostrategy Insights Leader, is joined by Myles Corson, EY Global Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Strategy and Markets Leader, and Gautam Jaggi, Director, Thematic Insights, Ernst & Young LLP. Together, they examine what the findings of the EY-Parthenon Geostrategy in Practice study mean for executives making investment, risk and growth decisions.

They discuss why companies are adapting their operations, supply chains and investment strategies to remain global, rather than withdrawing from international markets. They also explore the growing share of Geostrategists: organizations that take a comprehensive and proactive approach to geopolitical risk management and position themselves for growth.

Key topics covered

• Why companies are still pursuing international growth despite geopolitical disruption

• What sets proactive Geostrategists apart in managing geopolitical risk

• Why CFO involvement matters as geopolitical risk reshapes value and investment decisions

• How trigger-based planning can turn risk identification into faster, more deliberate action

• How finance, risk and strategy teams can work together to manage risks and identify opportunities

Watch this episode for practical insight into how organizations can connect geopolitical risk, financial decision-making and business strategy to pursue international growth in a fracturing world.

🔔 Watch more from the EY-Parthenon ‘Geostrategy in Action’ series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3ZOd0y-i_r6-vXnZ21_I9XgVE1MNUns6

💡Read the latest Geostrategy in Practice Study here: https://www.ey.com/en_gl/insights/geostrategy/geostrategy-in-practice

👉 Discover the EY Global DNA of the CFO report here: https://www.ey.com/en_gl/insights/finance/dna-of-the-cfo-survey

🔎 Explore the EY Risk Transformation Series here: https://www.ey.com/en_gl/ey-risk-transformation-series

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NextWave Private Equity Podcast: Private Equity Pulse - key takeaways from Q3 2026 - November 2, 2026 - EY Global

The EY Private Equity Pulse is a quarterly report that provides timely, data-driven insights into private equity market sentiment and trends.

Stronger exits and increasing buyside point to a more balanced deals market for PE, as AI moves from pilots toward measurable value.

Key takeaways:

• Private equity acquisition activity posts its strongest quarter in nine months, up 43% from Q2.

• Exit activity continues to rise, with deals up 15% from Q2.

• AI is moving from pilots toward measurable value: 40% of general partners expect net returns within 12 months.

Visit https://www.ey.com/pepulse to read our latest private equity insights.

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AI Pioneers: Normalizing Estonia's AI use through training, testing and transparency - October 27, 2026 - EY Global

How is Estonia turning AI into public value? Ott Velsberg, Estonia’s government chief data officer, reveals its bold approach to smarter services, skilled teams, trusted data and responsible innovation.

Estonia is not only a global leader in e-Government; it is also at the forefront of AI adoption. According to a recent nationwide survey of public sector organizations, nearly 90% reported using AI. Furthermore, on average, a greater proportion of government employees use AI daily compared to their private sector counterparts (37% vs 25%).

In episode 1 of AI Pioneers, Ott Velsberg, Estonia’s government chief data officer, explains how mandatory training, role-specific competencies and positioning AI as a productivity tool have normalized its use across the public sector. He tells Thomas Erwin, EY Government and Infrastructure AI co-leader, how the government has put real-world experimentation before drafting policy and reformed AI funding to support testing hypotheses, not delivering outcomes. He explains that openly communicating how data is used and providing clarity on the functioning of algorithms can help build citizen trust.

AI Pioneers is a miniseries featuring speakers from pioneering government organizations identified in EY’s data and AI reports. Listen in for practical lessons from peers who have successfully moved from ambition to impact – scaling AI to transform their organizations and how they serve citizens.

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Introducing EY-Parthenon Turnaround and Restructuring Strategy - October 26, 2026 - EY Global

Disruption is relentless. Having the right strategy to restructure or turn around an organization can help turn adversity into opportunity. Learn more about EY-Parthenon Turnaround and Restructuring Strategy.

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How EY wavespace™ can support your Buy & Integrate journey? - October 26, 2026 - EY Global

EY wavespace™ can help you reimagine what’s possible and reframe your thinking to solve challenges together, faster. It brings together business, design and technology, helping enable companies to align and mobilize their key stakeholders.

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When trade, tax and strategy collide - October 21, 2026 - EY Global

Trade and tariff policies continue to shift. EY policy leaders discuss how trade and tax policies are converging and what companies can do now to build resilience and prepare for what's next.

The pace of global change is relentless, and decisions rarely occur in isolation. Around the world, leaders are navigating a complex web of competing priorities: stimulating growth while protecting public finances, balancing security needs against budget constraints, working with international partners without sacrificing national interests and embracing technological innovation amid rising risks. These pressures all surface in global tax negotiations, which increasingly mirror the interconnected and demanding realities of modern policymaking. Learn more from the EY 2026 Outlook for Global Tax Policy and Controversy https://www.ey.com/en_gl/tax-policy-controversy-outlook

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EY Studio+ Singapore brand video - October 13, 2026 - EY Global

Customer expectations are becoming more varied than ever. This is raising the bar for organizations to provide more personalized experiences, more proactive services, and more seamless physical and digital interactions.

Find out how EY Studio+ uses data, AI and human-centered design to reimagine and hyperpersonalize customer experience: https://www.ey.com/en_sg/services/consulting/transformative-experiences

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Real Tax. Real Insights: Straight talk from José Murillo and EY Tax Leaders on key tax topics - October 9, 2026 - EY Global

RTRI Episode 9: Why engagement matters as policy changes continue to evolve.

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