Uncertainty and complexity 

Uncertainty and complexity. That’s the mood.


Uncertainty about the economic situation. The euro. The sovereign debt crisis. The future of the old economies. The sustainability of growth in the new economy.


Complexity. How to converge two forms of capitalism – traditional liberal, and state led. How to maintain global trade and investment which bring growth and jobs – while ensuring that citizens benefit. How to reward talent without creating unsustainable income disparities. How to drive growth in a way which is sensitive to the environment.

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By Alan Buckle, Deputy Chairman, KPMG International

Highlights for me? One surprise. One success. One challenge.


The surprise was a show of hands which significantly supported the motion “20th century capitalism is failing 21st century society.”


A success – this is network city and I made around 30 new contacts as well as meeting many old friends. In a global world, it’s a joy to do that in one place in three (very long) days.


The challenge was an opportunity on Sky News TV to reconcile the benefits and pitfalls of globalisation in five minutes.

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