An American Depositary Receipt (ADR) is a negotiable certificate issued by a U.S. bank representing shares in a foreign company traded on U.S. financial markets. ADRs offer U.S. investors a way to invest in overseas companies without dealing with foreign brokerage firms.
An American Depositary Receipt (ADR) is a financial instrument issued by U.S. banks that allows domestic buyers to invest in foreign companies as a convenient substitute for direct ownership of stock.
A Concession Agreement is a contract between a host government's government and a foreign firm that outlines the terms under which the firm will invest in the host country, covering aspects like taxes, profit remittance, and ownership transfer.
An exchange rate is the price of one currency in terms of another currency. It is a crucial element in the global economy, impacting international trade, investments, and the purchasing power of consumers.
Foreign investment refers to the investments made by citizens or governments of one country into the industries of another country, including investments within a country by foreigners. The income tax treatment of foreign investment income is often governed by tax treaties between the country of the investment owner and the country where the investment is located.
A corporation that has production operations in more than one country for reasons such as securing raw materials, utilizing cheap labor, servicing local markets, taking advantage of tax differences, and bypassing protectionist barriers.
An open economy is one in which foreign investment, imports, and exports are easily facilitated and play a significant role in the nation's economic activities.
