International

  • Feb 1, 2011
  • 6 min read

INTERNATIONAL: PE will outperform other asset classes

In 2010, private equity funds invested 68 billion dollars in Europe alone -- three times the 2009...

International
  • Jan 28, 2011
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Fed could extend unconventional policy

The US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on January 26 maintained its benchmark interest rate...

International
  • Jan 27, 2011
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INTERNATIONAL: Wind power could benefit agriculture

Wind power long has been considered one of the key energy sources that can help mitigate...

International
  • Jan 27, 2011
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Banks face new hybrid bond restrictions

These show that the Basel Committee has expanded its perspective, from focusing on protecting...

International
  • Jan 26, 2011
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INTERNATIONAL: Protectionism could become 'sticky'

Merchandise world trade volume rose 2.3% month-on-month in November, the CPB Netherlands Bureau...

International
  • Jan 26, 2011
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Chemical arms proliferation risk grows

At the annual meeting of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) last month, the States Parties...

International
  • Jan 25, 2011
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US/INTERNATIONAL: Nuclear fuel market investment grows

There are 104 nuclear reactors operating in the United States, but only one commercial uranium...

United States
  • Jan 24, 2011
  • 6 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Political risk insurance set to grow

The recovery in global trade and investment flows after the crisis has highlighted political risk...

International