CEOWORLD Magazine Ranks United States as Most Attractive Country for Private Businesses
The United States has been ranked as the most attractive country for private businesses, according to CEOWORLD Magazine’s latest Global Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Hedge Funds Attractiveness Index. The study, which evaluated 125 economies representing 95% of the world’s population and 99% of the Gross Domestic Product, highlighted the US as the top destination for investors.
Despite facing operational challenges, the United States outperformed other countries in terms of attractiveness for private businesses. The report noted that while the US encounters governance-related issues, its strong performance in social responsibility and governance pillars reflects a level of trust within society that is unmatched by other nations.
Following the United States, the top five most attractive countries for investors include the United Kingdom, Japan, Canada, and Germany. Regions such as North America, Asia, and Western Europe were identified as the most appealing for capital investments.
The Global Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Hedge Funds Attractiveness Index, which considers 37 Key Performance Indicators, provides a comprehensive overview of the strengths and weaknesses of individual economies. Factors such as economic activity, capital market size, taxation, investor protection, and corporate governance are taken into account to determine the relative attractiveness of countries for investment.
The 2024 ranking comes at a crucial time in history, with new global challenges facing companies and institutions. The Index has been a valuable tool for governments and businesses to measure country attractiveness and make informed investment decisions.
Overall, the United States continues to lead the way as the most attractive country for private businesses, offering a favorable environment for investors seeking high growth opportunities. The findings of the Index serve as a guide for investors looking to capitalize on emerging regions worldwide and access transactions with favorable risk and return ratios.