Morocco boost for Citi
Citi Markets & Banking today announced it is to provide direct custody and clearing services to clients in Morocco . Andrew Gelb, global head of Direct Custody and Clearing for Citi's Global Transaction Services business said: "Reaching 50 markets is a milestone for our direct custody and clearing business is a testament to Citi's unrivalled [...]
Morocco recommended to foreign investors
Overseas property investors have been advised to consider invest in Morocco. Due to its affordability and accessibility from the UK, the Sunday Mirror recommended the north African country as a good option for buyers. Regular flights by airlines such as easyJet and Ryanair were said to have opened up the market to visitors, leading to [...]
Foreign interest in Turkish health sector grows
Following a string of sales to foreign entities the health sector in Turkey has drawn foreign interest. Dentistanbul was sold to Global Environment Fund (GEF), 21.66 percent of Acýbadem's shares were sold to Abraaj Capital and 60 percent of Þafak Hospitals shares were sold to Juluis Baer. Foreign funds are closely monitoring the Turkish health [...]
Turkey to Implement Measures to Ensure Regional Development
Turkey is to implement several measures in the next five years including the establishment of centres of attraction to development strategies and regional development programs with the aim of ensuring regional development. A National Regional Development Strategy will be set up to assist the regional development programs with a separate financing mechanism being established, during [...]
Prince Charles visits Turkey
Prince Charles arrived in Turkey on Sunday, accompanied by his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, for a five day long visit to Turkey seeing its historic sites. According to diplomatic sources, during their stay the couple are to dine with President Abdullah Gul, visit Istanbul, Turkey’s economic hub and home to some of its most [...]