In recent years the Philippine capital markets have performed well. The benchmark index has quadrupled since the global financial crisis in 2008 on a combination of good policy, strong economic growth, healthy inflows of foreign investment and low international interest rates. In 2016, however, market performance was mixed as the country held elections and the new administration settled in....
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Chapter | Capital Markets from The Report: The Philippines 2017
The Philippine banking system has been performing relatively well in recent years. Given the country’s strong economic growth, the sound regulation of the sector by the central bank and the global push towards increasing capital, the local institutions have been safe, sound and profitable. Major metrics are moving generally in the right direction. While many people in the country remain...
Despite gloomy global trade forecasts, the Philippines’ strong macroeconomic fundamentals, competitive geographical and labour force advantages, and rising domestic consumption bode well for future trade and investment.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Nejla Harrouch, General Manager, Assurances BIAT: Interview from The Report: Tunisia 2017
Articles & Analysis | Reforms to the car insurance segment in Tunisia from The Report: Tunisia 2017
Car insurance is by far Tunisia’s largest line, accounting for 45.7% of total industry premiums in 2015. Premiums for the segment reached TD766.8m (€328.8m), up by 8.5% from the previous year and slightly ahead of an overall insurance market growth rate of 7.9%. Industry figures say the market will continue to expand steadily in coming years...
Articles & Analysis | Tunisia sees growth in new insurance product lines from The Report: Tunisia 2017
As one of the most developed markets in North Africa, Tunisia’s insurance sector has seen a steady increase in premiums and penetration in recent years, with life and medical insurance segments in particular experiencing notable growth.