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Countries by Income Group

Major international organizations classify countries by different factors. One criterion that is often used is gross national income (GNI) per capita – the dollar value of a country’s final income in a year, divided by its population

Country Report

A Window Of Opportunity For The Frontier Market

Montenegro tries to keep the foreign direct investment environment as simple as possible.

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Corporate Tax Compliance Regime

In addition to tax rates, another factor of importance to companies is the amount of time and effort spent on tax compliance and reporting.

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Percentage of Public Deficit/Surplus in GDP Around the World

Government deficit or surplus is the difference between government receipts (mainly tax revenue) and government spending (i.e. salaries of government employees, social benefits, interest on the public debt) in a single year.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

New & Planned Arabian Cities Attract Foreign Investment

Arabia is meeting with some success in its efforts to entice foreign investors to six new economic cities in the kingdom.

Country Report

Saudi Arabia Breaking Away

Saudi Arabia needs a strategy to diversify its oil-based economy. Can change come fast enough?

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Saudi Arabia Privatizations Could Help Plug Budget Gap

With the country’s oil revenue set to slide by about 30% this year, privatization is a largely untapped resource.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Turkey Holding Down The Fort

Country Report | Turkey is roiled by political uncertainty and slowing growth ahead of November elections.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Turkey Still Lures Foreign Investment Despite Emerging Markets Woes

Short-term risks have not dimmed the country’s economic prospects. That may explain why FDI from Asia and Gulf nations is surging.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Indonesia Report | Dangerous Summer

A wobbly administration and a plunge in commodities prices have triggered one of the nation’s toughest years in recent memory.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Taiwan Report | Strait Shooters

China’s rattling of sabers may be causing tension in Taiwan, but the country’s currency is on the rise.

Country Report

Nigeria–The African Express

Country Report | Nigeria Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy, but the recent slump in oil prices has halved government revenues. The new Buhari government must now ensure the country’s economic roller coaster ride does not grind to a complete halt.