http://www.worldfinance.com WORLD FINANCE is a leading financial magazine, produced every two months by World News Media from its global Headquarters in London en-gb http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/europe/article41.html Despite a sharp downturn in the international credit markets, Italian M&A and private equity deals continue. Many are focusing on anti-cyclical industries such as infrastructure and energy Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/europe/article42.html Political instability - the 20-month Prodi government was recently toppled - coupled with business confidence being at its lowest levels since October 2005, according to Italy's Institute for Economic Studies and Analyses Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/middleeastafrica/article132.html Today, Bahrain finds itself at a critical juncture in its evolution as an already successful financial centre. The Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH) is the Kingdom's new springboard for going forward into the 21st Century Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/middleeastafrica/article136.html There are grand plans underway in the continued development of the city, which World Finance discovers Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/europe/article142.html Despite Iceland's tiny population - just 312,000 according to 2006 UN figures - Iceland punches truly above its weight on the international financial arena Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/usa/article153.html US financial regulators are finally talking about a switch to principles rather than rules, but UK plans to go further down that road are causing concern Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/europe/article154.html Russia's largest companies are transforming themselves as they grasp expansion opportunities, according to a new report Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/europe/article161.html A country overview of Switzerland, provided by World Finance's David Dalton Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/usa/article166.html New York will lose its status as a global financial centre within 10 years, if it doesn't make some big changes fast, a new report warns Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/usa/article181.html Henry Kissinger is a former US Secretary of State and a frequent outside adviser to President George Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. In 1982 he formed Kissinger Associates, a New York City-based international consulting firm, which he now runs Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/europe/article192.html Italian politics may be colourful, but the wider legal and economic legacy of a country led by frequent coalition governments makes for considerable uncertainty Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/europe/article193.html In April 2008, Italy held its third general election this decade, the last being only two years ago. While a change of government may bring a boost to Italy's economic fortunes it also presents a potential challenge for investors Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/europe/article194.html Italy has finally reached regulation on covered bonds. Covered bonds pay a vital role in Europe's capital markets. But the new simpler Italian rules aim to encourage the growth of the Italian covered bond market as well as in other parts of Europe Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/europe/article195.html After a long career as Managing Director at one of Italy's leading industrial groups, Umberto Belluzzo founded Belluzzo&Associati in 1982 and the Firm recently celebrated its 25th anniversary Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/europe/article196.html A fundamental re-writing of Italy's tax legislation is having a significant impact on tax-planning by the business community, especially in acquisition financing Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/europe/article197.html Filippo Pingue, of Simmons&Simmons in Italy talks to World Finance about the financial climate in Italy and the benefits of mezzanine structured deals Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/europe/article198.html Switzerland's financial services sector makes a uniquely large contribution to the economy compared with other European countries, accounting for about 12 percent of gross domestic product Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/europe/article199.html Andreas Rötheli and Stefan Eberhard believe that 2007 has been an extremely strong year in terms of M & A activity in Switzerland. Though the current uncertainties on the world capital markets will also have their impact on the Swiss economy Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/europe/article200.html Changes in the tax system could place Germany among Europe's top competitors for overseas investment, but the native business community wanted more Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/europe/article201.html There were no surprises when London was voted the top city in a recent financial magazine survey ranking European cities of the future. What may have come as a surprise to some is that Flanders is exceedlingly attractive for FDI Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/europe/article202.html The rapid success of specialised investment funds, a flexible and highly tax-efficient structure, is helping Luxembourg broaden its appeal to international investors Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/europe/article203.html Poland, a country experiencing rapid economic growth, and the largest beneficiary of EU funds is becoming an increasingly attractive proposition for foreign direct investment (FDI) Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/europe/article204.html With an impressive portfolio of business achievements, Sweden is an attractive location for investment. With that in mind World Finance spoke to some of the top business brains in the country Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/europe/article205.html Business is booming in Russia. Last year witnessed some 845 M & A transactions involving Russian companies, the combined value of these deals reaching more than $118bn Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/europe/article206.html Finland, a country well known for its technological innovation, strong economy and highly skilled workforce, has recently passed a wave of legislation regarding taxation that will alter transactions going forward Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/asiapacific/article207.html It is important to keep up with the trends in India's taxation system in light of the nation's Budget and Finance Bill 2008 which were announced on Leap Day. Gaurav Taneja, national tax director and partner of Ernst & Young in India adds a bit more detail Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/middleeastafrica/article208.html World Finance's Roger St. Pierre reviews South African prospects with the team at top law firm Bowman Gilfillan Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/europe/article209.html An in-depth look at business transactions in Greece and the latest business environment present in the country at the moment - with expert comment and opinion Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/americas/article210.html Despite much reform Mexico is continuing a progressive investment agenda aiming to grab an increased share of FDI. During 2007 Mexico obtained $23,230,000,000 of direct foreign investment, the greatest amount in six years and the second highest amount eve Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/europe/article211.html Cyprus's status as a 'golden island' for foreign direct investment has been built on the foundations of a competitive tax regime and liberal investment policies. Economic growth may be forecast to slow slightly until 2009, but the fundamentals remain stro Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/americas/article262.html World Finance spoke with Marion Williams, Governor at the Central Bank of Barbados, about the economic situation, its relationship with the US and environmental changes Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/china/article271.html China has enjoyed an extraordinary period of growth, but concerns are growing about just how long the boom times will last - and the implications for the rest of the world economy if they don't Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/china/article325.html Foreign firms eye Chinese telecoms, but they might have to wait Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT