Turkey’s stock exchange, Borsa Istanbul (BIST), had a bumper year in 2014. It was the fifth-best-performing exchange globally, with the BIST 100 index rising by 26% and closing at a record year-end high. While the early months of 2015 were more muted, the appeal of the exchange and many of its listed stocks to investors is still strong. Turkey’s equity and bond markets felt the impact of...
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Chapter | Capital Markets from The Report: Turkey 2015
Turkey’s banking sector has proved resilient in the face of both the global economic crisis and more recent fluctuations in the economy. Loan growth remains fairly high by developed-market standards but has fallen in recent years, reflecting the market’s increasing maturity as well as regulatory moves to contain credit expansion with an eye on risk profiles. In the medium to long term, the...
Throughout 2014 Turkey had to shoulder its fair share of international financial turbulence, especially in terms of currency volatility. However, despite investor concerns, the country has largely retained its appeal and long-term growth potential, provided appropriate structural reforms are enacted. The past decade has seen the economy thrive. A young and growing population and a...
Articles & Analysis | Turkey records strong economic growth in last decade from The Report: Turkey 2015
Many have hailed Turkey’s notable development performance over the past decade, and for good reason. The country averaged 5.4% growth between 2003 and 2013, one of the highest rates in the world. This was accompanied by drops in joblessness and poverty, as well as gains in school enrolment, home-ownership and life expectancy.
Articles & Analysis | Turkey's construction sector driving growth in mining and construction machinery and equipment from The Report: Turkey 2015
Turkey has spent the last decade trying to maximise the potential of its geographical position and ability to expand its economy with export-led growth. While this has been hampered by a heavy dependence on imports and a bulging current account deficit, the country has made great strides in growing trade and diversifying markets.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Richard Moore, UK Ambassador to Turkey: Interview from The Report: Turkey 2015
From an economic standpoint, how does the UK view the importance of its relationship with Turkey?