IFC managing director Makhtar Diop said many investors are showing interest in opportunities within emerging countries. (EPA Images pic) WASHINGTON: While the world economy faces instability from US President Donald Trump’s threats of a global trade war, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is dramatically ramping up its investment activities. The Washington-based IFC – the World
International Finance Corporation (IFC) Managing Director Makhtar Diop says the World Bank’s private sector arm is ramping up investments. Photo: Anne LEBRETON / AFPSource: AFP While the world economy faces instability from US President Donald Trump’s threats of a global trade war, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is dramatically ramping up its investment activities. The
The Spanish police have dismantled a large-scale investment fraud operation that caused cumulative damages exceeding $11.8 million (€10 million). During simultaneous raids in Barcelona, Madrid, Mallorca, and Alicante, coordinated by the Mossos d’Esquadra, Civil Guard, and the National Police, 21 individuals were arrested. Along with the arrests, the police agents also confiscated seven luxury vehicles
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced a $5.7 million Team Kentucky investment in 15 public riverport projects, four of which are in the Local 6 region. These projects aim to enhance industry and support future expansion of the state’s waterways economy. “Kentucky’s riverports move billions in freight each year,” said KYTC Secretary Jim Gray. “With
The net asset value (NAV) of an investment trust is supposed to represent what would be left if you sold all its assets and paid off all its liabilities. For trusts investing in liquid, large-cap listed stocks, the NAV should be pretty close to what you would get in reality. For small-cap funds, you might
Daniel Berman, President & CEO at AD1 Global, a fully integrated hospitality, acquisition, development & management company. getty I’ve recently observed a noticeable surge in both client interest and investment inquiries surrounding branded, experiential real estate. One asset class in particular is capturing the attention of many investors, developers and high-net-worth individuals alike: luxury mixed-use
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In a strategic move aligned with its ambition to become a $1 billion global player by 2030, Godrej Industries’ chemical business has announced a significant capacity expansion across its manufacturing portfolio. The company has announced a total capital outlay exceeding Rs 750 crore over the next few years to fund these expansions and has already
Cyprus’ international investment position (IIP) deteriorated in the first quarter of 2025, recording a net liability of €31.01 billion compared to €29.18 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024. The figures are based on preliminary data for the first quarter of 2025 released by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC), covering the balance of payments,
Satomi Matsuzaki, bassist and vocalist for the band Deerhoof. The group announced they will be removing their music catalog of over 20 albums from Spotify over CEO Daniel Ek’s investment in a military technology company.(Emily Rose Bennett | MLive.com) Experimental indie rockers Deerhoof are removing their entire catalog from Spotify in protest of CEO Daniel