Why the rush to Latin America?

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Investors from the US are becoming increasingly interested in private equity investments in Latin America, particularly as the economic and political situation has stabilised. Many US investors are looking for foreign opportunities to make high returns. The region is predicted to have a GDP growth of 4-5%, with a low level of consumer credit combined with increasing demand for consumer goods. The area has also undergone a number of successful privatisations. It has been estimated $2.5 billion will be raised in private equity funds, in Latin America, during 1997.

Intnl Economic Policy, Investments, International relations, International economic relations, Latin America, Economic history

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Providing the energy for innovation

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UK-based innovations firm AEA Technologies is seeking to provide the solutions to the ever increasing demands from the rail market and environmental protection agencies, through innovative use of the very latest technologies. AEA Technologies was originally formed in 1974 by the UK government to develop the use of atomic energy for both the military and civil population. AEA Technology has operated an aggressive, yet effective expansion policy, acquiring companies which have contributed to the innovative aspects of the organisation.

Technology & Information, Management, Technological innovations, AEA Technology

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Ukraine strikes blow for investors

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Oleh Soskin, economic adviser to Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma, has stated that he will advise Kuchma to cancel the presidential order of Mar 6, 1999, freezing the bank accounts of 37 mainly high-profile joint ventures. He has indicated that the driving force behind the order was the State Tax Administration, which has been under strong pressure to boost its collection rate. Only two companies, Bizon and Odessa Black Sea, were placed on the list justifiably.

Foreign Investment Regulations, Foreign investments, Laws, regulations and rules, Joint ventures, Ukraine, Foreign investment laws

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