Fitch Ratings

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  Casino Boom Fuels Asian Investments

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  May 16, 2013

  The Asian casino boom is running hot and likely to continue, despite a few hiccups, although investors should be warned: the chips may move from player to player.

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  Pharma Patent Ruling Pinches Opportunities in Emerging Markets

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  May 9, 2013

  The decision by an Indian court not to grant a new patent to Novartis for a modified form of its cancer drug Glivec was a heavy blow to the company.

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  Australia's Economy Continues To Grow, With No Recession In Sight

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  April 12, 2013

  The Commonwealth of Australia, which only became a country in 1901—when its six original colonies federated—has capitalized on its vast natural resources to become a prosperous place.

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  Soccer Spurs Gabon to Shoot Beyond Oil

  By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, AdvisorOne  |  April 8, 2013

  Diversifying Gabon's economy away from oil is the right move for the long term, but its infrastructure and government transparency are still lacking.

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  Ghana’s Fiscal Issues Are Temporary Glitch

  By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, AdvisorOne  |  March 18, 2013

  Ghana’s current fiscal slip translates to nothing more than a minor blip in the trajectory of a nation that has tremendous potential for many investors.

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  Switzerland and FATCA: Broader Effects

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  March 14, 2013

  While it would change some of Switzerland's business practices, the country’s acceptance of international standards would be to its advantage

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  Where the Wind Blows: Renewables in Europe

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  March 7, 2013

  Progress outpaces U.S., but political storm clouds gather over southern Europe.

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  Iceland Ripe With Opportunity? Maybe

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  February 28, 2013

  Ruling absolving liability to international Icesave depositors is positive; postponement of EU talks, maybe not so much.

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  Despite Challenges, Spanish Banks Turn the Corner

  By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, AdvisorOne  |  February 25, 2013

  It has been a harrowing few years for the Spanish banking system, but now, some experts believe that it is on a positive course for the future.

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  S&P Expects Federal Lawsuit Over Mortgage Ratings

  By MARCY GORDON, AP BUSINESS WRITER  |  February 4, 2013

  The U.S. government is expected to file civil charges against S&P, alleging that it fraudulently gave high ratings to mortgage debt that later plunged in value and helped fuel the 2008 financial crisis.