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Geopolitical instability and economic volatility are fuelling a global rise in corporate bankruptcies, affecting firms from multinationals to small and medium-sized businesses. Businesses face mounting pressure from conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, tensions in the South China Sea and persistent inflation. Sectors such as real estate, healthcare, technology and retail remain particularly exposed, with supply chain disruption and shifting consumer behaviour intensifying financial strain.

Looking ahead, high operational costs, evolving regulations, tight credit conditions and sustained interest rates are expected to prolong financial stress. Smaller firms with floating-rate debt and limited capital access are especially vulnerable. Strategic competition and trade disruption have made geopolitical risk a central concern for corporate boards.

In this climate, defaults and bankruptcies are likely to remain elevated. Financial restructuring and resilience planning are essential for survival, requiring adaptive strategies that address both macroeconomic pressures and sector-specific vulnerabilities.

Against this backdrop, Financier Worldwide turns to some of the leading lights in their field, who share their stories…

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