A wave of reform, together with the easing of security concerns, have helped increase Colombia's appeal to foreign investors in the past few years.

Firms investing in the US need to be aware of tax issues on a state and local level, as well as federally. 

A lack of coherent overview during mergers and acquisitions is impeding deals, a report finds.

New agency to support China investment abroad shows the country's push to expand on a global scale.

Increased interest in the Middle Eastern and African debt markets has prompted an Abu Dhabi fund manager to launch a new fund to target opportunities in this area.

Gabon has positioned itself to withstand the negative affects of the eurozone crisis, growing trade links with Asia while decreasing those with Europe.

The Indian government has announced plans to increase the proportion of foreign investment allowed in insurance companies and pensions in the country, but it still has to pass the reform in parliament where it will face stiff opposition.

Iraq's finance industry has called for further reform to the sector if the country is to progress to the next phase of development.

A new plan is set to boost mining activities and green energy production in the Canadian province of Quebec.