globalEDGE

http://globaledge.msu.edu

Michigan State University

n/a

Business and trade information based on country, industry, state, or sector

iBiz247 | International Business Center

http://www.ibiz247.com

University of San Diego, Stanford Graduate School of Business, SAID Business School, University of Oxford

n/a

iBiz247 is all-in-one tool to help users do business internationally; connect them to the right people, products, and services; find reliable information; and grow their business or careers

World Factbook

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook

CIA

Relatively frequent

Information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities

Trading Economics

http://www.tradingeConomics.com

Trading Economics

Daily

Global economic information on various countries: GDP, inflation rates, etc.

OECD

http://www.oecd.org

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Relatively frequent

Publishes substantial data on topics ranging from economic health to societal issues on its 34-member countries (including Russia)

IMF

http://www.imf.org/external/index.htm

International Monetary Fund

Daily

Publishes reports and discussions on the latest economic information for its 188 member countries

World Bank

http://www.worldbank.org/en/country

The World Bank

Relatively frequent

Posts reports on income and development levels, surveys, and climate change information for its member countries

WTO

https://www.wto.org

The World Trade Organization

n/a

Contains information regarding WTO member countries, including recent disputes and press releases

World Economic Forum

http://www.weforum.org

The World Economic Forum

Relatively frequent

Contains information on its latest events as well as reports published on global economic statistics and trends

UN and its agencies:

UNCTAD

http://www.unctad.org

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

n/a

Publishes a world investment report on trade and development in addition to other economic statistical evaluations

WHO

http://www.who.int/en

World Health Organization

n/a

Monitors global health indicators and publishes latest trends on diseases and wellness

Europe/EU agencies and NGOs:

AEB

http://aebrus.ru

Association of European Businesses

n/a

Posts latest news and information on european companies doing business in and with the Russian Federation

ERBA

http://www.erba-ru.dk

European Russian Business Association

n/a

Member-only information given to those who join their site. Serves as a consulting service for engaging your business with a Western partner

U.S. government agencies and NGOs:

US Commercial Service

http://www.trade.gov/cs

The International Trade Administration, U.S. Dept, of Commerce

n/a

Provides trade information for buyers and sellers in the United States and internationally

USRBC

https://www.usrbc.org

U.S.-Russia Business Council

Relatively frequent

Provides latest news and information on Russian politics and economics, and how it impacts business. Detailed information available on a subscription basis

AmCham

http://www.amcham.ru

American Chamber of Commerce in Moscow

Relatively frequent

Provides an annual report (latest 2012) and weekly bulletin, as well as news and other events as they relate to its member companies and U.S. business in Russia

Regional banks:

EBRD

http://www.ebrd.com/home

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

n/a

Provides info on policy dialogue, business insights for various countries it works in, and consulting advice for European companies

ADB

http://www.adb.org

The Asian Development Bank

Relatively frequent

Provides up-to-date information on all areas of economic indicators for Asian Businesses. It publishes an Asian Development Outlook (latest 2015) that analyzes key statistics for growth, poverty levels, etc., in Asia

National banks:

Deutsche Bank

https://www.db.com/usa

Deutsche Bank

Relatively frequent

A strong partner with the United States, their site contains some recent news and history/background of the bank

Finland

http://www.suomenpankki.fi/en/Pages/default.aspx

Suomen Pankki—Finland’s Bank

Relatively frequent

Publishes news and statistics on Finnish companies and investments, including interest rates, inflation rates, exchange rates, etc.

UK

http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/Pages/home.aspx

Bank of England

Relatively frequent

Site contains its history, monetary policies, and information on its traded markets and financial stability

Austria

http://www.oenb.at/en

Oesterreichische National-bank

Relatively frequent

Publishes data on economic and banking developments in Austria, as well as key economic indicators (profitability, capital level ratios, etc.)

Sweden

http://www.riksbank.se/en

Sveriges Riksbank

Daily

Publishes the latest movements in interest rates as well as changes in financial stability or financial and monetary policies

Sberbank

http://www.sberbank.ru/en/individualclients

Sberbank of Russia

Relatively frequent

Contains more general information—more of a site for personal banking activities. However, still contains some latest market movements and rate trends

Consultancies:

McKinsey

http://www.mckinsey.com

McKinsey&Company

Frequent

Publishes a wide range of information on various industry and functional practices. It also puts out articles and news for international business through its global institute (link: http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/mgi)

EY

http://www.ey.com

Ernst&Young

Frequent (annual report)

Publishes latest economic news by industry, service areas, and region/country. It publishes an annual report on latest business trends and accounting-specific information on its website

KPMG

http://www.kpmg.com/US

KPMG

Frequent (annual report)

Publishes latest economic news by industry, service areas, and region/country. It publishes an annual report on latest business trends and accounting-specific information on its website

Deloitte

http://www2.deloitte.com/us/en.html

Deloitte and Touche

Frequent (annual report)

Publishes latest economic news by industry, service areas, and region/country. It publishes an annual report on latest business trends and accounting-specific information on its website

PwC

http://www.pwc.com/us/en/index.jhtml

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Frequent (annual report)

Publishes latest economic news by industry, service areas, and region/country. It publishes an annual report on latest business trends and accounting-specific information on its website.

Russian government agencies and NGOs:

Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation

http://government.ru/en/department/69/events

The Russian Government

n/a

Access was denied trying to view the Ministry’s page. However, the initial link outlines the overall purpose of the Ministry of Finance.

Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation

http://economy.gov.ru/wps/wcm/connect/economylib4/en/home/about

Ministry of Economic Development

n/a

Contains macroeconomic indicators for Russian business, as well as specific policy information for small businesses, foreigners, etc.

Central Bank of Russia

http://www.cbr.ru/eng

Bank of Russia

n/a

Publishes monetary policy information, and changes in rates and updates on the financial markets in Russia

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation

http://www.mid.ru/brp_4.nsf/main_eng

MFA of Russia

n/a

Contains information on latest ministry events and specific Russian domestic and foreign policy

Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs

http://eng.rspp.ru

RSFPP

n/a

Publishes latest news and announcements from its industrial and entrepreneurial partnerships. BRIC-specific news, etc.

Commercial databases:

Business Monitor International

http://www.bmiresearch.com

BMI

Relatively frequent

Publishes macroeconomic and financial market analysis by sector, by geography, and by type (articles, blogs, etc). Information must be accessed via subscription—free trials available

Country Watch

http://www.country-watch.com

Country Watch

Relatively frequent

Contains macroeconomic forecasts for a multitude of nations. Has specific country information—only accessible via subscription

Economist Intelligence Unit

http://www.eiu.com/home.aspx

EIU Limited

Relatively frequent

Offers information/consulting advice on the best location given the risks/rewards of doing business. Does not publish its findings on its website

IHS Global

https://www.ihs.com

IHS, Inc.

Relatively frequent

Offers similar expert advice on engaging in global business for clients. Does not publish findings; however some general overviews of industries may be accessible

Passport (Euromonitor International)

http://www.euromonitor.com

Euromonitor

Relatively frequent

Provides substantial data reports and analytics for industries and consumers worldwide. Available information can be viewed, but access to full reports is only attained by joining the site. Demos available on request

Risk assessment reports:

ONDD

http://www.delcreder-educroire.be/en

Delcredereducroire

n/a

Provides risk assessments by country with respect to exports, direct investments, etc.

Coface

http://www.coface-Usa.com

Coface

n/a

Provides latest news on business risks, and also has risk assessments by country. It also has a comparison tool to compare various countries

AM Best

http://www.ambest.com

A.M. Best

n/a

Provides news and credit ratings by region (e.g., Asia region). It also has commentary published on the ratings to put more context to their findings

Dun & Bradstreet

http://www.dnb.com

Dun & Bradstreet

n/a

Provides sales marketing, supply management, and credit risk advice. Services available by purchase

Standard & Poor’s

http://www.standarda-ndpoors.com/ratings/en/us

Standard & Poor’s

n/a

Provides a wide range of ratings on funds, governments, corporates, etc. Results can also be filtered by country. Must be an account holder to view ratings

Energy sector:

International Energy Agency

http://www.iea.org

IEA

n/a

Publishes a world energy outlook and key world energy statistics. Its latest—oil market report on the status of oil. Their detailed findings are available to those joining the site

US Energy Information Administration

http://www.eia.gov

EIA

Weekly

Provides statistics on U.S. energy consumption by various categories. Their findings are all available for free on their website, with downloadable PDFs as well

British Petroleum

https://www.bp.com

BP

n/a

Provides information about BP’s products and services in the energy field. It does not contain much research on energy globally that is accessible on their website