Explore new territories with confidence.
Stack the odds of commercial success in your favour.
Exploring new business opportunities in far-off or traditionally hostile environments is, understandably, something that’s fraught with difficulty and unforeseen risk.
On the one hand, you can see huge potential for growth and profit. On the other, you are cautious about moving forward because you are unsure of the risks and the permanent damage it could cause your organisation if you make the wrong decisions.
Assessing risk doesn’t just include the financial and legal implications of a new market entry; it also needs to focus on the regulatory, cultural, and ethical requirements. Being in full governmental compliance with the operational demands of your chosen country is key to enjoying commercial success.
What is your organisation’s risk appetite?
And where should your focus be?
Carrying out a risk assessment begins by defining your risk appetite. Could being seen to explore new opportunities in certain territories be detrimental to your organisation? Would you be better served to keep this exploration at arm’s length to manage the liabilities?
There may be no such thing as a flawless compliance programme, but a well-reasoned, risk-based approach—anchored by a solid country risk assessment—will serve as a strong line of defence if a breach ever occurs.
Raptor Ventors is here to help you understand your priorities and create a detailed business or project plan to systematically spell them out. Identifying risks isn’t just preventive; it helps direct limited compliance resources where they’re needed most, flags high-risk countries and partners early, and weeds out poor prospects, like joint ventures or customers that pose sanctions or export-control concerns.
Risk elements we need to consider
Financial
Risks tied to an organisation’s financial stability—market volatility, credit exposure, insurances and liquidity challenges.
Operational
Risks that stem from day-to-day activities—supply chain breakdowns, tech outages, or internal issues like your own or subcontracted staff misconduct.
Strategic
Risks that impact long-term direction—shifting market demand, competitive pressure, or emerging technologies.
Legal and Regulatory
Compliance-related risks—environmental rules to data privacy, artificial intelligence and anti-corruption laws.