Emerging Market Debt: Brace For Volatility And Opportunity
Summer is just beginning, but emerging-market (EM) bonds and currencies have been on a roller-coaster ride for months now. In…
As Markets Open, China Volatility A Possibility In Regional Markets
China’s markets are opening to the world—but be aware of the potential for unintended consequences. As more money flows into…
Emerging Markets: Can They Defy A Strong Dollar?
Turkey’s currency crisis has spooked emerging-market (EM) investors, especially amid growing concern about the strengthening US dollar. We think countries…
Asia’s Tech Sector A New Magnet For Investors
With Infrastructure Improving, Investments To Propel Tech Sector Home to two of the world’s biggest technology companies – Samsung and…
Islamic Banking Taking Off In Malaysia
In 2008, Islamic banking accounted for 7.1 per cent of Malaysia’s financial sector. By 2016, that figure had leapt to…
The GCC After The Arab Spring
Seven years ago, the Arab Spring posed the question whether prosperity can be achieved without an inclusive, democratic political process.…
Digital Banking In Africa: Bridging The Gap
“A Financial Revolution Is Underway In Sub-Saharan Africa” And it’s being led by mobile phones. There were 277 million registered…
China’s Economy: The Future Of Digital Innovation
China is rapidly becoming a trendsetter in many digitally driven industries. This is turning conventional research methodology on its head.…
Assessing The Risks Around Asia Trade
Global trade is accelerating, and along with global growth is showing some of the strongest performance since the global financial…
NAFTA: Negotiations Ongoing, Risks Remain
NAFTA, the 23-year old trade pact between the United States, Mexico, and Canada, remains on the negotiating table at the…
NAFTA: Mexico At A Critical Point
It appears the gloves are now off as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) enters Round 4 of the…
Emerging Market Investing: Eye On MENAP
It seems as though the geopolitical risk is all around. More so in particular regions around the world. Investors have…
