– Global tourism figures are recovering but remain below 2019 levels in most regions – Support for smaller firms and local content is expanding tourism offerings – Markets in the Middle East target the sector as path to economic diversification – Regenerative tourism supports both revenue- and emissions-focused targets As emerging markets develop new attractions and tap…
– Globally investment funds saw outflows in 2022 and ESG funds were no exception – Companies unlisted in developed markets may be undervalued due to ratings discrepancies – ESG investment to support energy transition and disaster-relief efforts – Emerging markets are prioritising ESG projects despite market turbulence As financial markets experience significant headwinds…
– Emerging financial technology sector boosts inclusion and liquidity in emerging markets – Nonbank entities compete with traditional financial institutions for market share – Cryptocurrency uptake remains strong as governments eye e-currency adoption – Remittances and informal economies provide resilience amid economic headwinds Even as the global economy grapples with…
En Español – Manufacturing investment and trade expanded as supply chains diversified – The region experienced GDP growth of 3.5%, outpacing the global rate of 3.2% – High oil prices and demand for minerals powered growth in some countries – Adoption of IT and artificial intelligence help to expand the services sector Amid a challenging year for the global economy,…
– Logistics challenges weighed on global economic growth in 2022 – Capacity constraints highlight the need for greater infrastructure investment – Emerging markets are investing to capitalise on shifting supply chains – Inflation and high energy prices caused a slowdown in global trade volumes Macroeconomic forces such as inflation, geopolitical tension punctuated by Russia’s…
London, August 2022: OBG has announced that it has selected the Mexican state of Hidalgo, and its investment team lead by economic tsar José Luis Romo, as its foreign investment case study of the year. OBG operates across four regions, providing economic intelligence across 40 countries, highlighting investment opportunities and novel stories across these emerging markets. While there has…
– Energy security concerns boosted investment in hydrocarbons alternatives – Solar and wind saw expansion, while hydrogen looks poised for future growth – Proliferation of financial instruments to fund climate projects in emerging markets – COP27 established loss and damage fund for nations vulnerable to climate change The energy transition continued apace in 2022 despite Russia’s…
