The Philippines’ emergence as a growth leader has been building gradually since the 1990s, following a long period of low growth and political upheaval. The country’s economy continues to enjoy a period of rapid, broad-based expansion as the business process outsourcing sector and rising remittances from overseas workers drive growth in consumer-oriented industries and construction. Although...
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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: The Philippines 2015
A history marked by successive waves of human migration has shaped a multicultural present, with the Philippines being home to multiple ethnicities and dialects. The country’s abundant biodiversity, natural resources and youthful demographics are all assets that have garnered recognition from investors in recent years. With presidential, congressional and local elections all scheduled for next...
Garnering more investment, loans and assistance packages than had been widely expected, Egypt’s Economic Development Conference (EEDC) secured investment contracts worth $36.2bn, an additional $18.6bn in infrastructure contracts to set up power plants, and $5.2bn in loans from international financial institutions.
Economic update | Le Gabon se montre optimiste sur sa croissance malgré les déboires pétroliers
27 Mar 2015
Si les prix bas du pétrole ont un effet tangible sur l’économie gabonaise, le gouvernement s’attend tout de même à ce que le pays enregistre cette année une solide croissance du PIB grâce aux efforts continus de diversification des activités économiques.
The Islamic debt market in Jordan is set to capitalise on growing worldwide interest in sukuk (sharia-compliant bonds) after long-awaited regulations allowing banks to issue and buy the financial instrument have been put in place, paving the way for a sovereign issuance.
Articles & Analysis | Broking regulations see further clarification from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2015
Recent regulatory reforms to Abu Dhabi’s insurance industry have demonstrated the Insurance Authority’s (IA) intent to encourage market consolidation, setting strict standards for new entrants and high paid-up share capital requirements for existing players, as well as financial reporting stipulations aimed at improving brokerage transparency and sustainability. Although...