Trusted Sources - Our approach - Emerging Markets Research, BRIC, Brazil, Russia, India, China, Africa

"It has never been more important to understand emerging markets and their impact on the global economy, asset and commodity markets."

Larry Brainard, Chief Economist and Head of Research, Trusted Sources

"Portfolio investors, asset allocators, private equity and corporate professionals today all need to be well briefed on emerging markets. We provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for this essential country judgement."

Christopher Granville, Managing Director, Trusted Sources

Completely candid, independent and forward-looking analysis of key emerging markets and trends is essential for successfully navigating through the minefield of global economic and investment risk. This is the hallmark of Trusted Sources' research.

Leslie Richardson, Managing Editor, Trusted Sources

"Everything about the way our research is written, structured and delivered to you has been designed with the express aim of saving you time and a good deal of reading."

Nicholas Mather, Chief Executive, Trusted Sources

"In the coming years, China will power its way up the value-added chain and develop its huge domestic market to become an even more vital global player."

Jonathan Fenby, Director, China Research, Trusted Sources

The run-up to the pivotal 2010 elections will be the Lula administration's first real test: whether Brazil can capitalise on its economic maturity or backslide into past policies of fiscal irresponsibility and weaken its growing global clout.

Elizabeth Johnson, Director, Brazil Research, Trusted Sources

"India will remain one of the world’s fastest growing markets owing to its large and young population and entrepreneurial spirit. But deeper structural reforms are necessary for growth to continue."

Shumita Sharma Deveshwar, Director, India Research, Trusted Sources

"India urgently needs reforms in governance if it is to sustain high growth rates, build world class infrastructure and maintain social stability in a rapidly changing world."

Amitabh Dubey, Director, India Research, Trusted Sources

Our approach

While most emerging markets remain opaque, local and international sources generate a vast amount of information about them. The quality and accuracy of such materials vary greatly, but Trusted Sources filters this information and extracts what is of value.

By asking the right questions, we open up areas of discussion that may hitherto have been ignored or misinterpreted. The ultimate goal of our analysis is to provide sound and timely expert judgement on developments and issues that are impacting not only emerging markets but also the global economy.

Our expert judgement provides you with a better understanding of the opportunities and risks in both emerging markets and the global context. We spot evolving trends early, offer new and original perspectives and help you make more informed decisions. Trusted Sources has a particular ability to pinpoint themes and topics somewhat removed from the mainstream. This has proved invaluable in helping our clients generate new investment ideas and identify associated risks.

Our main focus is on the BRICs – Brazil, Russia, India and China– and Emerging Market Themes.