Regulatory affairs – Ancillary services

20 July 2021

Sovereigns rated by the Country Risk Service or their related third parties may subscribe to other services provided by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). A list of rated sovereigns and their related third parties that subscribe to such ancillary services is available at www.eiu.com/n/regulatory-affairs/.

Ancillary services provided by The EIU

The EIU carries out economic and political analysis covering 200 countries, as well as industry analysis for major developed and developing economies. Apart from the Country Risk Service, which incorporates the sovereign credit ratings, EIU product lines comprise:

  • Country Analysis: political and economic forecasts; forecasts for the automotive, consumer goods, energy, financial services, healthcare and telecoms industries; commodity forecasts; regulatory and business environment assessments.
  • Risk Briefing: analysis of a broad range of risks relevant to businesses with international operations.
  • Access China: analysis and macroeconomic forecasts for Chinese provinces and cities.
  • Economist Corporate Network: a networking forum for business leaders.
  • Speaker Bureau: a presentation and briefing service.
  • Healthcare Gateway: data-driven intelligence for the healthcare industry focusing on the surgical and IVD