TAG: Financial Services
Oil and gas finds in 2015 lead to the modest growth of the Guyanese economy in 2019, driving total GDP over the $3.6bn mark. 2020 will mark the beginning of the country’s transformation from being a raw materials exporter - and among the least developed countries in the Western Hemisphere - to becoming an oil and gas powerhouse, setting the country up for substantial foreign investment and growth opportunities. The service and energy sectors are best poised for rapid development off the back of oil and gas production, and traditional sectors such as agriculture, timber and tourism are expected to grow in both levels of sophistication and market strength.
Fiscal policy was at the top of the agenda at the IMF Annual Meeting held in Washington, DC in October 2019, which was attended by finance ministers, central bank governors and private sector executives from around the world. The event provided an opportunity for member countries to issue statements outlining their opinions on the global economic landscape, which are of considerable interest to the international investment community.
The use of sophisticated algorithms in wealth management is leading to improved efficiency and transparency in the financial services sector, benefitting both providers and clients. In particular, so-called robo-advisers are disrupting the industry and helping to boost financial inclusion.