Inward Investment

Does Australia rely too heavily on commodities?

The worldwide economic recession of 2008 largely spared Australia, thanks to the country’s commodities, and government intervention. Since that time, Australia’s economy has continued to …

The worldwide economic recession of 2008 largely spared Australia, thanks to the country’s commodities, and government intervention. Since that time, Australia’s economy has continued to grow steadily. However, some industry analysts are concerned tha...

FTT sinking into EU divide

Since the initial proposal of the Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) it has faced stiff opposition from several corners of the EU

In order for the FTT proposal to be approved, all 27-member nations in the European Commission would have to agree to adopt the tax. This unanimity appears to be a long way off, though, since several countries have been vocal about their opposition to the...

Living stagnantly

Growth in real income has not been matched by genuine advances in living standards. This must change

Will 2012 prove to be a year of renewal for India, or another annus horribilis? No country progresses unerringly, but India cannot afford another politically and economically torpid year like 2011. For India, last year is a year best forgotten. India h...

Funds attracted by BVI’s robust regulation

The British Virgin Islands has established itself as a viable financial hub, and the International Finance Centre has played its part in promoting the incentives

US states buck trend; hint of recovery

Small US states – such as Wyoming – have reinvented themselves as, and look set to establish a growth trend

Brazil: country of the future, or has its time come?

Brazil’s economy has grown and receded in recent years. Adjustments in economic and social policies are now needed to make the country more competitive and increase its growth potential, writes Inês Filipa

Does Australia rely too heavily on commodities?

The worldwide economic recession of 2008 largely spared Australia, thanks to the country’s commodities, and government intervention. Since that time, Australia’s economy has continued to …

Living stagnantly

Growth in real income has not been matched by genuine advances in living standards. This must change

Cleaning up its act

Indonesia’s economy is developing, says Martin Morris, but that doesn’t mean the old issues of corruption and poor infrastructure have been solved yet

FTT sinking into EU divide

Since the initial proposal of the Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) it has faced stiff opposition from several corners of the EU

Georgia in business transparency accolade

In 2011 Georgia was ranked 12th among 175 countries in the World Bank’s “Ease of Doing Business” report

Debate over S&P’s euro downgrade rumbles on

Worries abound that Standard & Poor’s initial downgrade will lead to further relegations across the EU

Congo opens up to mining as investors take note

Although a lawsuit has delayed substantial maneuvers, interested parties are moving into Congo

Commercial property in Zimbabwe offers surprise growth sector

Reforms and resources open doors for investment in Zimbabwe’s growing property markets

Kieran Bhogilal Shah: Supporting Seychelles business investment

New international communication links in 2012 will further support the expanding financial services industry

Zimbabwe

234.1% of GDP, pariah of debt markets, but with hopes for a healthy twelve months ahead

Japan

197.5%, hard-hit by the tsunami, and reeling from the internal corruption allegations

Greece

142.8%, possibly heading for default, and considered one of many eurozone bad boys

Lebanon

133.8%, deceptively, has a strong banking sector, but little more in an ailing economy

Iceland

126%, hopelessly indebted banks and very little light at the end of a long and gloomy tunnel

Italy

119% of GDP, in need of reform, paying over 7% for its debt thanks to technocratic leadership

Singapore

106%, to many an idyllic investment destination, a great borrower, repayer, and long term option

Belgium

101%, no government for most of 2011 didn’t help a weak economy in dire need of stimulus

Egypt

90%, high but it’s recovering from a long and protracted revolution and aiming high

European Union

82%, stronger countries like Germany are contaminated by the weakest. It could go on…