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More rigour in rating ESG products will aid investment

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INTERNATIONAL

Ratings providers have been tightening their methodologies and scoring of ESG funds but there is no universal methodology for categorising firms or funds as sustainable, or for…

Bailout policies will raise Greek taxpayer's burden

Location:

GREECE

Tax arrears are expected to rise to 95 billion euros (106 billion dollars) by year-end following the introduction of new taxes. An ever-rising tax burden is encouraging evasion…

Saudi Arabia’s investment policy will prove high-risk

Location:

SAUDI ARABIA

The dividend boost will yield additional revenue for Riyadh’s budget. The government owns just over 90% of Aramco’s equity; an additional 8% is controlled by the Public Investment…

Cities, states to drive patchwork tax scene in Africa

Location:

AFRICA

Several major regional cities and states are using new devolved powers or tax innovations to increase their locally generated revenue (LGR), but the results are mixed.