Frontier Market Analysis
Back to homepageLook to frontier markets for clients who can stomach risk 10
Once relatively inaccessible to foreigners, frontier markets are increasingly gaining the attention of investors who are willing to assume greater risks for the opportunity to obtain greater rewards. Countries that are less developed than emerging markets present opportunities because of
Read MoreThe EU12 – Newest EU members struggle with convergence 7
Although the EU12 face risks associated with a slowing western Europe and a stronger euro, there are positive signs On the surface, the future of the enlarged European Union’s 12 newest members (collectively known as the EU12) appears bright as
Read MoreEuropean emerging markets turning the corner 8
The economies and stock markets of European emerging markets, specifically the eastern and central European countries that became EU members in 2004 are flourishing. But political malaise and instability, combined with structural weaknesses and inefficiencies, are undermining their convergence with
Read MoreStrong economic recovery in Argentina 16
Argentina’s economy is booming. However, questions remain about the sustainability of the economic recovery in Argentina, which has benefited substantially in recent years from a strong commodity cycle and favourable international economic conditions. In spite of this, Argentina offers opportunistic plays
Read MoreThe developing potential of Middle East markets 505
Middle East markets have the potential to become the newest emerging-market frontier for investors. The region’s problems garner attention, but beneath it all is the strengthening foundation of a large emerging market for investors. The region has one of the largest
Read MoreFrontier Markets – Investing in brave new worlds 5
Frontier markets – emerging but not yet emerged – are the 18 stock markets that the International Finance Corporation, the Washington-based private sector arm of the World Bank, has placed on ‘watch’ to become the world’s newest emerging markets. The
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