Iceland’s economic turnaround since the 2008 financial crisis is nothing short of exemplary. With capital controls now being chipped away, this island nation boasts a vast array of investment opportunities
Following a rally in Latin American markets, the prices of assets in the region have grown substantially. But are there enough structural reasons to sustain a mid-to-long-term rally, or is it time to take the profits and run?
In the run up to NAFTA renegotiations, SURA Asset Management address Mexico’s relationship with the US and the state of the country’s financial markets
As the Mexican pension scheme turns 20, responsible investment, innovation and transparency prove vital to providing stability in a fluctuating market
We have to educate people to think in the long-term, says CEO Juan Manuel Valle Pereña
A long-winded dispute over Google’s tax arrangement has reached a conclusion, with a court ruling sparing the firm from paying a mammoth back tax bill
Managing withholding taxes can be extremely difficult in Latin America. But, with a knowledge of local regulations, these complexities can be navigated
The Fed has sought to calm fears after US household debt reached a record high as a result of an uptick in mortgages and student loans
Following the financial crisis, more and more clients are relying on wealth advisors to provide valuable asset management services
Ghana’s banks are helping to get the economy back on track despite high inflation rates and a weakening currency
Although offshore banking has been marred by several recent scandals, heightened regulations and robust frameworks can ensure the industry remains a legitimate service for high net worth clients
With its highly competitive economy and low levels of corruption, Chile is one of Latin America’s most stable and prosperous nations
In the wake of the global financial crisis, banks are making dramatic changes to their risk management strategies. With tighter regulations now in place, the role of liquidity risk has emerged as a core element of risk assessment
The world’s biggest sovereign wealth fund looks set to take a new direction, with low yields on bonds prompting the Norwegian Government to rethink its investment strategy
As technology continues to change the face of banking, demand for innovative, personalised services is on the rise. As a consequence, wealth management strategies are being forced to evolve