Meet the TIMP Nations: The Sexy Alternative to the BRICs

The Philippines:

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Until recently there was a dearth of foreign direct investment in the Philippines, averaging just $1.5 billion annually. But we think this scenic island nation finally is ready to meet the mostly unfulfilled expectations many have held for it since the Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos era of the 1980s. The Philippines is benefiting from low inflation (about 3%) and high GDP growth (about 6%). We think that pattern should remain in place for the next three years.

Remember, the entire paper can be seen here, and we’d encourage giving it a look. It’s a good read, and could give you a leg up on your emerging market-focused peers.