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Annual Report 2024: Economic and Political Overview
Overview of Geopolitical Risks Impacting Commercial Investments
Invest Business House (IBH) continuously monitors global political and economic developments to safeguard our commercial interests and ensure sustainable investments. In light of recent geopolitical tensions and conflicts, several countries have been identified as high-risk and are consequently excluded from our investment portfolio. This report outlines the key geopolitical issues that have influenced these decisions.
Major Geopolitical Conflicts and Their Economic Implications
1. Russia-Ukraine War:
Background: In 2022, Russia escalated its conflict with Ukraine by initiating a full-scale invasion. Belarus has actively supported Russia in this conflict.
Implications: The invasion and subsequent military actions have significantly destabilized the region, undermining the global order and economic stability. The use of advanced weapons and the direct involvement of Belarus have led to severe economic sanctions against both countries, exacerbating the risk for any commercial engagement.
2. China-Taiwan Tensions:
Background: China’s aggressive stance towards Taiwan, including military posturing and economic pressures, has heightened the risk of a potential conflict in the Asia-Pacific region.
Implications: Any escalation in this region poses significant risks to global trade routes and economic stability, deterring investment in affected areas.
3. Israel-Gaza Conflict:
Background: Israel’s recent military actions in Gaza have resulted in increased instability within the region.
Implications: The ongoing conflict disrupts economic activities and heightens the risk for investments in both Israel and Gaza, as well as neighboring areas.
Policy on Excluded Countries
IBH has a strict policy against investing in countries involved in significant conflicts, terrorism, or aggressive actions against other nations. This policy aims to avoid financial and ethical risks associated with such investments.
Exclusion Criteria: Countries involved in ongoing conflicts, those that support terrorism, or those under significant international sanctions are excluded from our investment portfolio.
Duration of Exclusion: Countries marked with an asterisk (*) are permanently excluded from investments. Others are reviewed periodically but remain high-risk.
Current List of Excluded Countries (as of 2024)
- Russia*(since 2014)
- Belarus* (since 2022)
- North Korea* (since 2000)
- Iraq (since 2023)
- Iran* (since 2010)
- Afghanistan* (since 2023)
- Syria* (since 2005)
- Yemen* (since 2024)
- Armenia (since 2024)
- Gaza (since 2023)
- Georgia (since 2024)
- Kazakhstan (since 2024)
- Kyrgyzstan (since 2024)
- Israel (since 2024)
- State of Palestine* (since 2024)
*Countries that will never be considered for investment.
Warning: In connection with the war in Eastern Europe, there will also be serious hackers who terrorize companies etc.
Invest Business House has a list of websites to stay away from.
- https://capitalgroup-funds.com/
Conclusion:
The current geopolitical landscape presents significant risks to global economic stability, necessitating cautious and strategic investment decisions. IBH remains committed to avoiding high-risk areas and prioritizing ethical considerations in our investment strategy. This proactive approach ensures the long-term sustainability and integrity of our commercial ventures.
For any queries or further details, please contact our risk management team.
CEO, CFO and Board of Directors
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Notice: The United States is currently on standby (2025–2028)
Due to the ongoing crisis, investment activities within the United States are presently on hold.
However, U.S.-based investors are warmly welcomed to participate in international opportunities upon request. We remain open to collaboration and investment proposals from U.S. partners.
Warning
Global Business Advisory: Navigating Risks and Ensuring Stability:
At Invest Business House, we have consistently advised against the perilous focus on short-term economic gains at the expense of understanding and aligning with the policy environment of the countries in which businesses operate. Our 15 years of research and consultation have shown that such myopic board decisions can be exceptionally hazardous.
Recent developments underscore this danger. Several large companies have suffered substantial financial losses, along with the loss of patents and production secrets. Nowhere has this been more evident than in Russia, where there have been direct instances of industrial espionage and the appropriation of production secrets.
When Invest Business House designates a country with an asterisk (*), it signifies a strong advisory against any investment in that nation due to the severe risks involved. These countries pose significant dangers to business operations and intellectual property.
Our Stance on Economic Terrorism:
No country should be allowed to undermine the global economy through threats or unethical practices. We classify such actions as economic terrorism. Our recommendation is clear: any country engaging in such behavior must face stringent economic sanctions and be isolated from the international economy and business activities for a duration of 50 years.
By adhering to these guidelines, businesses can safeguard their interests and contribute to a more stable and ethical global economic environment.