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Bahrain Diversifies To Draw FDI
After ratings downgrades a year ago, the Kingdom of Bahrain has worked to diversify revenue sources while maximizing the benefits of its strong relationship with Saudi Arabia.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
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Kenya: Primed For Growth
Kenya has created a positive environment for foreign direct investment (FDI), as it looks to appeal to foreign multinationals.
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Mauritius Sails Toward An Ocean Economy
Mauritius wants foreign direct investment, but investors should consider the economic shift currently underway toward the ocean economy.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Morocco Opens To Islamic Finance
The Kingdom of Morocco now allows participative finance. On January 2 the central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib, issued authorizations for five banks to begin commercializing shariah-compliant products and services.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Slovenia: Arms Open Wide To The West
Slovenia recognizes the importance of foreign direct investment (FDI) for its economy, according to the country’s Minister for Economic Development and Technology, and is working hard to draw interest from foreign investors.
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Panama Booms But It’s “Pay to Play”
Panama has a claim as economic growth champion of Central America. Still, for investors, growth isn’t everything, and in Panama, corruption is a significant problem.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Emerging Markets Vulnerable After Trump Win
The president elect’s protectionist views on international trade suggest emerging markets will bear the brunt of radical changes in policy—assuming his rhetoric becomes reality.
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Croatia: Seeking Stability
Like other geographic regions once under communist rule, Croatia has traveled a chaotic road to statehood, but it is now solidifying its economic and political progress.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Saudi Global Bond Sets Benchmark
Saudi Arabia made a splash with its $17.5 billion debut in the global bond market, which was the largest debt issuance by an emerging economy. The successful sale on October 19 was increased from an originally planned $10 billion, as ...
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Solar Cost Slides To Record Low, Again
The cost of producing solar power has fallen sharply in the past five years—so much that in some cases it can be half the price, or even less, of conventional power. Experts predict solar's cost will continue to plummet.
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The Levant: Rising To The Challenge of Crisis
Syria’s agony is imposing serious costs for neighbors in terms of refugees, lost trade and dampened investment.
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World’s Safest Banks 2016: Emerging Markets Top 50
The safest three emerging markets banks are South Korean, following ratings upgrades by Moody’s and S&P. Korea Development Bank, Export-Import Bank of Korea and Industrial Bank of Korea now have at least one AA and one AA- rating each, which ...