US investment banks see early signs of revival in dealmaking
Major Wall Street firms said a dismal year of dealmaking appears to have hit a trough, and now some companies are looking to merge, offering hope that investment banking revenues…
Vital role of investments in power sector
When discussing investments for economic progress, some major industry players often receive well-deserved recognition. The power sector, however, that stands out as an essential enabler for the entire economic landscape…
Managing public investment the mission-oriented way
Two renowned intellectuals – Greece’s former finance minister Yanis Varoufakis, and columnist for Guardian George Monbiot – in two separate articles recently, pointed towards a common problem: neoliberalism, and austerity,…
Investment-friendly Pakistan?
The Pakistani ruling elite routinely makes tall claims about attracting massive investment that it believes can transform the country. Sections of media instantly jump on this narrative, spreading it on…
Rewiring the investment model
Pakistan’s Investment to GDP ratio has remained stubbornly low compared to other emerging markets for many years. The reasons are manifold and well documented: inconsistent policies, macroeconomic instability, inadequate infrastructure,…
No significant investment can be attracted without meaningful reforms
IMF’s (International Monetary Fund’s) SBA (Stand-By Arrangement) was a surprise for almost everyone, including some at the IMF itself. It is indeed a big relief for the nation. It has…
Improving foreign investment climate
‘After a steep drop in 2020 and a strong rebound in 2021, global foreign direct investment (FDI) declined by 12 per cent in 2022, to $1.3 trillion. The slowdown was…
Criticality of foreign investment
Apparently, foreign investors are finding it difficult to maintain sustainability of their businesses in Pakistan. Recently, Shell Pakistan announced that the parent company Shell Petroleum Company would be exiting Pakistan…
Dutch pension fund reform spells investment rethink
An overhaul of the private pensions system in the Netherlands - the biggest in the European Union - is leading asset managers there to rethink how they invest 1.5 trillion…
‘Special Investment Facilitation Council’ — the way forward—II
Pakistan needs a “Charter for Business” for the next 20 years, with sanctity as crucial as that of a constitution. This charter must have the stamp of the Parliament and…
