With regulatory frameworks around the world undergoing intense scrutiny in the wake of the financial crisis, the Bahamas is well underway in enhancing the regulatory oversight of its own markets.
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Economic update | New Order
22 Jul 2010
Economic update | Strong Start
22 Jul 2010
The Bahamas has scored well in a recent World Bank comparative study on ease of doing business internationally, ranking in the top third of the world's economies.
As evidenced by Sarawak’s positive performance across a variety of subsectors, its economy is already among the most diversified in Malaysia, even before the impending wave of industrial projects begins to contribute. Financial incentives and substantial investments in infrastructure appear to have generated considerable international interest from a range of industries.
Jordan’s stable political environment, as well as the robust growth projections for its economy, should ensure near term investment inflows continue to fuel growth across the board; however, regional instability has been having a negative impact on the country’s tourism sector and rising refugee numbers are putting increased pressure on state services.
Having posted another year of positive results, Saudi Arabia’s banking sector is positioning itself to take advantage of the government’s expansionist fiscal policy and the large number of projects this has created. In the meantime, opportunities in other areas of the lending landscape are being explored, most notably among the nation’s smaller businesses. An ongoing process of regulatory...
Chapter | Alternative Investments from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2015
A growing role for the private sector has brought greater investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia, with both domestic and international players taking a greater interest in the local market. With the stock exchange opening its doors to foreign investors and a recovery in the number of IPOs, significant capital inflows are expected in the short to medium term. A number of corporate and private...