McKinsey Leverages Asian Financial Crisis for Consulting Expansion

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During the 1997-1998 Asian Financial Crisis, McKinsey & Company positioned itself strategically to provide consulting services to governments and financial institutions undergoing IMF-mandated structural reforms. The crisis triggered widespread economic restructuring in Thailand, Indonesia, and South Korea, involving financial sector reforms, corporate governance improvements, and macroeconomic policy adjustments. McKinsey’s consulting contracts capitalized on these transformation opportunities, helping design and implement ‘international best practices’ for banking, corporate governance, and economic liberalization.

Sources & Citations

[1] Recovery from the Asian Crisis and the Role of the IMF Tier 1

[2] McKinsey Sees 'Ominous' Signs of Another Asian Debt Crisis Tier 1

[3] The Asian Crisis: Causes, Policy Responses, and Outcomes Tier 1

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The Cascade Ledger. “McKinsey Leverages Asian Financial Crisis for Consulting Expansion.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, June 30, 1998. https://capturecascade.org/event/1998-06-30--mckinsey-asian-crisis-consulting-contracts/