This case deals with the key considerations when planning an international expansion through direct investment in foreign markets. These considerations must be addressed by a finance company seeking to support the international sales of its parent firm, a US-based multinational enterprise (MNE)....

The case seeks to identify some of the issues encountered in the development and growth of a family-owned firm in the pharmaceutical business in Lima, Peru. Having overcome the initial challenges of its establishment, the company has become a visible and viable competitor in the Peruvian market...

The article reviews the problem loans of commercial banks in Cyprus, and draws upon the U.S. experience in providing a framework for the management of these loans.