Uncertainty over policy-related costs continues to worry most CEOs in the region, the findings showed. Only 14% of respondents say they’ve become more confident to forecast compliance costs and tax liabilities than they were at this time last year.
Regulatory environment surrounding rules transparency and lack of corruption are considered the factors that matter the most in cross border investment decisions within the region.
More than of (58%) APEC CEOs expect the regulatory environment to exert more influence on their investment decisions over the next three to five years.