The Swiss National Bank said on Thursday the economic and financial outlook is highly uncertain, particularly due to trade and geopolitical tensions, though it noted profitability for Swiss banks ...

Between 2010 and 2024, just 380 new investment treaties came into force – less than half the number between 2000 and 2009, when around 870 pacts took effect – the World Bank report found.

Between 2010 and 2024, just 380 new investment treaties came into force -- less than half the number between 2000 and 2009, when around 870 pacts took effect -- the World Bank report found.

The World Bank said in a report today that foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies has hit the lowest level since 2005, citing growing trade and investment barriers.

World Bank flags drop in foreign investment to developing countries "What we're seeing is a result of public policy," said World Bank chief economist Indermit Gill, noting that investment is ...

State Bank of India (SBI) has classified the loan account of Reliance Communications as “fraud” and is planning to report ...

Despite holding over ₹165 lakh crore in household gold, India remains dangerously exposed due to the absence of institutional ...

Business & Finance Print 2025-06-17 World Bank flags drop in FDI to developing countries AFP Published June 17, 2025 Follow us ...

The 26 poorest countries received “barely two per cent of the total,” the report added. The World Bank urged for stronger global cooperation to help direct funding towards developing economies with ...

RBI also flagged a funding-side risk. Many NBFCs continue to depend on bank borrowings, but this channel has started to ...

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said on Tuesday that the interest rates for development loans were high, ranging between 6% and 7%, and expected the World Bank to support investment aimed at ...

He urged farmers to make good use of these inputs and to remain vigilant against natural hazards by adhering to weather ...