Why Turkey
Turkey maintains its attraction for domestic and foreign institutional investors. This demand is strongly supported by Turkey’s demographic, geographical and economic fundamentals:
Turkey has a educated young population, with almost 64% of the population between the ages of 15 and 59. Based on UN projections, Turkey will still have the youngest population among European countries by 2050.
Turkey is located at the heart of a region rich in oil and natural gas resources, at the crossroads of the world’s energy map and a primary energy bridge reaching out to Europe.
According to 2007 data, Turkey is the 15th largest economy in the world and the 6th largest in Europe.
Turkey boasts a private sector with a high level of institutionalization as well as a rapidly growing domestic market.
Many countries in Europe have shifted their production facilities to Turkey due to cost- and logistics-related reasons.
Turkey offers a dynamic, reformist and competitive investment environment.
Turkish equities offer investors the opportunity to reap the benefits of the most rapid growth in European markets.
Turkey is approaching EU standards with the steps taking towards EU membership and the legislation aimed at EU harmonization.