Bloomberg Launches Company-Level Geopolitical Risk Scores Quantifying Country Risk, Built with Seerist Threat Intelligence
NEW YORK, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bloomberg today launched geopolitical country-of-risk scores for 7 million companies built with Seerist's leading geopolitical risk and security intelligence. Available on the Bloomberg Terminal and via Data License for enterprise-wide use, these scores enable risk managers, portfolio managers and traders to quickly identify 29 political, operational, security, cyber or maritime country-level threats impacting their portfolios.
Historically, geopolitical risk data was unavailable or outdated, requiring investors to manually analyze news and social media for threats in the countries of their portfolio companies, or make investment decisions with an incomplete picture of their exposure. Bloomberg's collaboration with Seerist makes it possible for investors and risk managers to better quantify emerging and quickly changing global threats with data trusted by over 50 government agencies and leading corporate securities teams at more than 500 companies who rely on these insights to guard employees' safety and set strategic growth plans in new regions.
How it works
Seerist provides a daily Country Stability Score (PulseAI) and Risk Ratings across 29 categories monitoring changes within a country's political and security environment. This intelligence is built from Seerist's proprietary stability monitoring algorithms and risk ratings generated by over 200 political, security and cyber risk analysts from Seerist's Strategic Partner, Control Risks, measuring the business impact of key risks.
Bloomberg integrated Seerist's analytics with its best-in-class reference data and linked the resulting data set to every relevant company in Bloomberg's database—automatically mapping geopolitical risk factors to companies' countries of risk and cascading those scores down to their bonds and equities. Investors can now quickly assess both public and private companies based on their country of risk and take their analysis further by layering in supply chain and physical asset data, as well as sector data to determine which political risks are the most relevant.
'Geopolitical risks unfold like a complex game of chess – everything can change with a single move, requiring investors to rapidly reassess and adapt to what's happening on the board,' said Zane Van Dusen, Global Head of Risk & Investment Analytics Products at Bloomberg. 'From political and operational disruptions to security and cybersecurity threats, our collaboration with Seerist enables investors to quickly quantify the business impact of fast-moving risks and integrate that intelligence into their workflows.'
'Seerist brings clarity, speed and actionable threat intelligence to investment decisions through AI analytics and expert human insights,' said Tim Roots, Chief Product Officer at Seerist. 'Through our work with Bloomberg, we are applying a company-specific lens to our geopolitical data at a significant scale, equipping investors with geopolitical risk metrics and threat forecasts that intelligence professionals and government agencies trust and rely on to protect their people, operations and assets.'
Customers can access Bloomberg's geopolitical risk scores on the Bloomberg Terminal at {WSL COUNTRYRISK } or via Data License at data.bloomberg.com and have it delivered via SFTP, REST API or into a cloud environment. To learn more, click here.
Bloomberg's Risk & Investment Data Analytics SuiteGeopolitical risk data is the newest addition to Bloomberg's Risk & Investment Data Analytics Suite underscoring Bloomberg's ongoing commitment to provide customers with rich analytics and insights to manage complex emerging risks. Bloomberg's Risk & Investment Data Analytics Suite is comprised of Liquidity Assessment (LQA) for liquidity risk, Market-Implied Probability of Default (MIPD) for credit risk, Digital Asset Exposure Analytics for cryptocurrency exposure and Fund Analytics for granular fund-level risk metrics.
About BloombergBloomberg is a global leader in business and financial information, delivering trusted data, news, and insights that bring transparency, efficiency, and fairness to markets. The company helps connect influential communities across the global financial ecosystem via reliable technology solutions that enable our customers to make more informed decisions and foster better collaboration. For more information, visit Bloomberg.com/company or request a demo.
About Seerist Seerist, Inc. enables global corporations, governments, and organizations to navigate a volatile and uncertain world by preparing them for potential events that could be highly disruptive to their operations. Seerist accelerates impactful risk intelligence decisions by delivering greater accuracy and relevance than any alternative technology or service. It combines cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology parsing millions of data points with expert human analysis drawing on decades of insight. This unique blend enables users to better forecast what will happen to allow them to make rapid, strategic, and reliable decisions when it matters most. For more information, visit www.seerist.com.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Star
2 hours ago
- The Star
CPO prices likely to remain steady
PETALING JAYA: Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are facing renewed pressure as stockpiles climb to a 19-month high, raising concerns over the earnings outlook for plantation players. Regardless, analysts foresee prices to remain elevated between RM3,800 and RM4,500 per tonne for the rest of 2025. CPO futures were trading at RM4,220 per tonne at market close, according to Bloomberg data. While prices have declined year-to-date, they have gradually recovered since early May, when the contract was trading at RM3,772 per tonne. The stronger performance comes even as Malaysian palm oil reserves are estimated to have surged nearly 10% a month earlier to around 2.23 million tonnes in July, the highest level in 19 months. Speaking to StarBiz, Malaysia Palm Oil Association chief executive Roslin Azmy Hassan acknowledged the jump in inventory levels is weakening market sentiment, particularly as the July stockpile was recorded to be the highest since December 2023. Roslin shared that the high inventory level was driven by stronger output and weaker demand. 'CPO production in July rose by around 8% compared to June, supported by improved weather, enhanced harvesting efficiency and seasonal yield recovery,' he said. 'However, export growth was not strong enough to match supply. Key buyers like India and China reduced buying due to comfortable stock levels and more competitive pricing from Indonesia,' he added. Looking ahead, Roslin said the inventory buildup could persist over the next two months. 'The high inventory scenario is expected to persist until at least October 2025, coinciding with the seasonal peak production period. 'Unless there are major weather disruptions or a sharp demand recovery, stock levels may only begin to ease in the fourth quarter,' he added. CIMB Securities head of research Ivy Ng Lee Fang shared a similar outlook, saying CPO inventories are likely to remain high in the near term. 'We expect the CPO price to trade between RM3,800 and RM4,300 per tonne,' she said. Ng added that the downside would be cushioned by slower palm oil output growth and stronger biodiesel demand in Indonesia, while the upside is capped by rising stock levels. She pointed out that two key developments to watch are whether Indonesia raises its biodiesel blend from B40 to B45 or B50, and whether the United States increases its biodiesel incentives. She also flagged potential risks from weather conditions. 'For example, the recent severe haze condition in Indonesia could affect palm oil supply if it prolongs,' she said. BIMB Securities analyst Saffa Amanina echoed the near-term cautious tone, citing elevated stockpiles that are likely to remain above two million tonnes through September. 'We expect CPO prices to remain under pressure in the near term due to elevated inventory levels, which are likely to stay above two million tonnes through September,' she said. She said this was due to seasonal peak production in both Malaysia and Indonesia, alongside the upcoming soybean harvest in the United States, which may weigh on sentiment across the broader vegetable oil market. 'We estimate that CPO prices could temporarily soften, with downside risk to briefly dip to RM3,700 per tonne,' she said. Still, she believes the decline will be limited by restocking demand from India ahead of Deepavali. Amanina projects that prices will recover towards the year-end, trading between RM4,100 and RM4,200 per tonne, supported by monsoon-related supply disruptions. She added that price pressures could also stem from the narrowing CPO-soybean oil price gap, in-house expectation of a stronger ringgit, and a wider palm oil-gas oil spread, which may reduce biodiesel blending incentives. Potential support, on the other hand, may come from changes in US biofuel targets and European restocking ahead of the European Union's deforestation regulation. While most experts are cautious in the short term, some are less concerned. Former Malaysian palm oil executive Joseph Tek downplayed fears of oversupply, saying the current stockpile levels are not unusually high. 'While end stocks are at 2.2 to 2.3 million tonnes, it is not really high. The market has just gotten used to seeing below two million tonnes. This level should be seen as neutral and I don't expect prices to react dramatically,' he said. He pointed out that the supply situation may appear elevated on paper, but regional consumption patterns are shifting. For instance, Indonesia has been using more of its palm oil locally, leaving less for export. 'The market is not exactly overflowing,' he said. While he expects the current situation to linger for a bit, he remains bullish that prices will hold steady. Looking ahead, Tek said several factors could influence the market in the second half of 2025, including production trends in both Malaysia and Indonesia, developments in the biodiesel segment, and policy decisions from the United States. 'The market is expecting a big peak in production, but I remain cautiously optimistic. My pragmatism tells me it may not be as high as anticipated,' he said. He added that while Indonesia's biodiesel blending hit a strong 95% realisation rate in the first half of the year, there have been some hiccups recently. 'If blending volumes dip, we could see prices take a hit,' he said, noting that the industry is also keeping a close watch on the rollout of the B50 biodiesel programme. Meanwhile, the upcoming announcement of the US Renewable Volume Obligations could also play a role in shaping global vegetable oil demand. 'While end stocks might look steady, these factors could still keep the market lively. I would like to think of it as a steady raft with a few interesting currents,' he said. On pricing, Tek expects CPO prices to remain firm in the near term, trading within a favourable range of RM4,100 to RM4,500 per tonne. 'I'm looking at plus or minus 5%, but if there are other intertwined factors interplaying, then we can raise it to plus or minus 10%,' he said.
Malaysian Reserve
2 hours ago
- Malaysian Reserve
iCRYO's CEO and CAO to Join Vitality Business Summit 2025 as Featured Speakers
DALLAS, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — iCRYO, a leading health, wellness, and longevity franchise, is excited to announce that its CEO and Co-Founder, Kyle Jones, and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Scott Briner, will be featured speakers at the Vitality Business Summit 2025. The summit, scheduled for October 3-5, 2025, at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Dallas, Texas, is organized and hosted by brothers Chris and Brad Himel of Himel Health, longtime consultants for health and wellness clinics. Leveraging their network, they are bringing together brand entrepreneurs, clinic owners, and other health enthusiasts to shape the future of health and wellness. Emphasizing practical solutions over passing trends, The Vitality Business Summit promises to equip attendees with the tools to build scalable, purpose-driven businesses. Kyle W. Jones, as a pioneer in cryotherapy and holistic wellness going back to 2015, will join a host of other accomplished leaders in the industry, including acclaimed speaker and author Tim Storey, motivational speaker Jenn Drummond, BrainTap founder Dr. Patrick Porter, business coach Raquel Diehm, and OxyHealth CEO Dr. Mayur Patel, to name a few. 'I'm thrilled to speak at the Vitality Business Summit and share the strategies that have fueled iCRYO's growth while keeping wellness accessible,' said Jones. 'At the same time, this event is a catalyst for change, with innovation and adoption moving ever faster in this space. This summit offers us a chance to keep our finger on the pulse and connect with other professionals building businesses that will make a lasting impact.' iCRYO's CAO and former hospital CEO Scott Briner echoed Jones' thoughts, adding, 'I'm honored to join Kyle as a speaker and represent iCRYO at the Vitality Business Summit this fall. We've developed what we believe is the new industry-standard for medical care in a retail environment, and we're proud to share it with the world any chance we get. However, we're always looking to learn, grow, and improve iCRYO's service and offerings, and this event gives us that chance.' The summit caters to a diverse audience, from solo practitioners to multi-unit clinic owners, offering unparalleled opportunities to learn sales and marketing frameworks used by successful clinics, network with world-class experts, explore dozens of vendors showcasing the latest in wellness modalities and therapies, develop a tailored growth plan, and create lasting partnerships. Early Bird pricing offers up to 50% off General Admission and 33% off VIP tickets, which include a VIP Lunch with speakers on Sunday. Attendees are encouraged to secure their spots now as both General Admission and VIP tickets are going fast with these early bird offers. Event Details: Date: October 3-5, 2025 Location: Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, Dallas, Texas Tickets: Available at About iCRYO Founded in 2015, iCRYO's mission is to elevate the quality of life of its team members, guests, and franchisees by providing affordable, professional, and convenient personal health services while raising the standard as a global wellness brand. To learn more about its services, locations, and franchise opportunities, visit iCRYO Media Contact Robbie JenkinsDirector of
Malaysian Reserve
3 hours ago
- Malaysian Reserve
M Financial Introduces Majestic VUL 25: A Flexible, Client-Centered Life Insurance Solution from John Hancock
DALLAS, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — M Financial Group, in close collaboration with John Hancock, today announced the launch of Majestic Variable Universal Life 25 (Majestic VUL 25) — a differentiated proprietary life insurance solution designed in-house with strategic direction from the M Financial community of Member Firms. The addition of Majestic VUL 25 to M Financial's suite of proprietary products revitalizes our long and impressive record of building truly differentiated products with John Hancock as our carrier partner. Majestic VUL 25 is client-focused and presents a single, flexible solution to take advantage of long-term growth potential, supplement future income, protect assets with optional riders, and leave a tax-free legacy. Key features of this new life insurance solution include: Standout Adaptability — A dynamic, cost-effective solution that delivers high-performing tax-free death benefit protection and exceptional tax-advantaged cash value accumulation, empowering clients to access funds to support their long-term financial goals. Investment Flexibility — Premiums can be allocated across an array of investment options, including the M Financial-exclusive Bain Capital Equity Opportunities Fund, five indexed accounts that provide downside protection, and a fixed account for cash value growth potential without direct market exposure. Cash Value Enhancement (CVE) Rider — Designed to boost early cash value potential at all funding levels by offsetting policy surrender charges with a benefit component. John Hancock Vitality — Includes access to the John Hancock Vitality Program, which rewards members with discounts and incentives for the everyday things they do to live a longer, healthier, and better life. A dedicated service team ensures a seamless enrollment and engagement experience. Living Benefits — Offers a comprehensive suite of optional riders, including long-term care, disability, and chronic illness protection, providing clients with added peace of mind in the face of life uncertainties. Robust Offerings — Guaranteed bonus asset credit applied to enhance investment accounts, a 7- to 15-year no-lapse guarantee to protect against early market volatility, simplified policy reporting, and access to M Financial-exclusive white-glove advanced underwriting servicing. 'Majestic VUL 25 continues M Financial's long tradition of working closely with our Partner Carriers to develop proprietary products tailored to meet our clients' diverse and evolving needs,' said Russell Bundschuh, President & CEO of M Financial. 'This is a new and highly competitive product that gives clients the flexibility they need to effectively plan for the future. It's a strong complement to M Financial's portfolio of 19 proprietary client solutions and further reinforces our more than 30-year relationship with our partner John Hancock.' Since 1992, M Financial's partnership with John Hancock has been a cornerstone of our growth and success. John Hancock's commitment to developing competitive product solutions exclusively for M Financial Member Firms, going back to the 1996 launch of the John Hancock Majestic series, remains a powerful component of M Financial's market differentiation strategy. The addition of Majestic VUL 25 marks a fresh milestone as the first authentically original John Hancock product available exclusively through M Financial Member Firms in 15 years. 'We are excited to introduce this truly unique offering to John Hancock customers,' said Neal Kerins, Vice President, Product Development, at John Hancock. 'Majestic VUL 25 combines long-term wealth accumulation with our one-of-a-kind John Hancock Vitality program, bringing together the very best of both John Hancock and M Financial.' To learn more about Majestic VUL 25, please contact an M Financial Member Firm in your area by visiting About M Financial With over 140 Member Firms across the United States and in the United Kingdom, M Financial Group is one of the nation's leading financial services design and distribution companies. Since 1978, M Financial's network of independent insurance and executive benefit firms has served the needs of high-net-worth individuals, corporate executives, successful entrepreneurs, and Fortune 1000 companies. For more information about M Financial, please email M Financial's Communications team at communications@ Variable life insurance products are long-term investments and may not be suitable for all investors. An investment in variable life insurance is subject to fluctuating values of the underlying investment options and it entails risk, including the possible loss of principal. Variable Universal Life insurance combines the protection and tax advantages of life insurance with the investment potential of a comprehensive selection of variable investment options. The insurance component provides death benefit coverage and the carriable component gives you the flexibility to potentially increase the policy's cash value. M Holdings Securities, Inc. is a Registered Broker/Dealer and a Registered Investment Advisor, member FINRA/SIPC. 4721073
