This report provides a 2011 political risk perspective for Lebanon, Libya and Qatar, three key countries that best reflect the vast range of risk and opportunity that exists across the Middle East and North Africa for investors. It considers the political landscape and economic environment of each country and highlights the strengths and weaknesses of market sectors per country.

Marker Global's report is an independent study uniquely analysing the factors that contributed to China's rise to be a key client for Central Asia's oil & gas industry. It explains how China has become Turkmenistan's largest foreign investor within a short period of time, reversing the long-held Russian dominance of the country's energy exports. The report includes recent statistical data as well as locally-sourced information which combined provide you with exclusive intelligence.
The report is an essential tool for any professionals, consultancies, government departments, regulatory bodies and researchers needing independent, up-to-date and in-depth analysis on China's interests in Central Asia.
Contents of the report : Executive summary; Political risk; Turkmenistan's business and trade environment; Turkmenistan's energy reserves; Turkmenistan-China gas pipeline; EU's Nabucco pipeline; China's energy mix; Turkmenistan's non-energy trade potential; Outlook and tables with trade and energy indicators.

The Bulgaria Country Risk Brief is a monthly risk analysis service launched by Marker Global in July 2010. The Risk Brief mainly focuses on short-term risks, that can be more accurately predicted. The risk service helps clients interested in investing in Bulgaria to make informed and immediate decisions about the country's international creditworthiness. Every Risk Brief undergoes a rigourous checking procedure to ensure factual accuracy and the highest standards of forecasting.

Latest Risk Brief
July 2010
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The Romania Country Risk Brief is a monthly risk analysis service launched by Marker Global. The Risk Brief mainly focuses on short-term risks, that can be more accurately predicted. The risk service helps clients interested in investing in Romania make informed and immediate decisions about the country's international creditworthiness. Every Risk Brief undergoes a rigourous checking procedure to ensure factual accuracy and the highest standards of forecasting. The Romania Risk Brief is the first in a series of emerging markets risk reports written by seasoned experts on each country covered.

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May 2010
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March 2010
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The report addresses risk issues relating to the property restitution process in Romania. The political initiative to set up in 2005 an investment fund to deal with the demand and right to compensation, in the shape of the Fondul Proprietatea (the Fund), was salutary. But the initiative also implicated Fondul Proprietatea in Romania's most uncertain legal area. Litigation is pending against the state and this, together with the complicated compensation procedure initiated after the Fund was set up poses significant legal risks for the future of the Fund. These legal risks supplement the other variables in relation to this structure and they will run in parallel with the Fund even after its planned listing.
This report provides the most comprehensive analysis on a subject often ignored by investors considering building a stake in the Fund. It represents a unique tool for anyone interested in the Fund in 2010 as well as the political forces at play in determining its future. The report is based on information gathered locally, by Marker Global's consultants, thus giving clients access to exclusive analysis.
Contents of the report : Executive Summary; Definitions; Background; Legal Framework; Share Capital; The Management; Trading in Compensation Titles and Fund Shares;Compensation Procedure - the theory; Compensation Procedure - the practice; Political Risks; The future of the Fund; Conclusion;