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The past decade has seen the Colombian banking sector expand against a backdrop of economic growth, improved security and macroeconomic stability. An emerging middle class in need of financial services has fuelled the rise in banking penetration. Although accessing financing has often been a struggle for low-income households and micro-businesses, a fresh influx of microcredit and mobile...

Despite the global vagaries of the mining business and potential volatility in hydrocarbons, a combination of economic liberalisation, free trade agreements and entry to a variety of trade blocs has assured steady growth for Colombia over the past few years. After expanding 6.6% in 2011 and 4% in 2012, Colombia’s economy experienced a slowdown during much of the first half of 2013, registering...

In just a decade, advances in the fight against insurgent groups, coupled with long-term policies that have generated confidence among investors, have radically changed the way the world looks at Colombia. On the political front, the government of President Juan Manuel Santos Calderón has maintained a dialogue over the past 18 months with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, with hopes...

This chapter features useful information for visitors to Malaysia, including suggested hotels, contact information for government ministries, business associations, foreign missions and other important resources, and facts about language, visas, etiquette and other useful tips. It also includes a features piece navigating the use of titles in Malaysian society.

Focusing on corporate environment, foreign direct investment, tax and incentives, ownership, and competition law, this section examines the legal framework for operating businesses and investing in Malaysia. This chapter also features a viewpoint from Raphael Tay, Corporate and Practice Development Partner, Chooi & Company.