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Connections™ Investment Reports - Minmatar Republic Report Out

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Nauplius
Hoi Andrapodistai
#21 - 2014-03-07 17:07:19 UTC
Add the following:


  • [-] Having an economy based around filthy holoreels, decadent luxury goods, Quafe, transparent or otherwise reveling clothing, and drugs, the Gallente Federation poses and extreme risk to the immortal souls of all those foolish or greedy enough to invest in it. Investors should consider holier investment vehicles, such as futures contracts in Amarrian Wheat, slaves, and the Pax Amarria.
Apollo Lyserius
Minerva Technologies
#22 - 2014-03-07 17:32:56 UTC
Nauplius wrote:
Add the following:


  • [-] Having an economy based around filthy holoreels, decadent luxury goods, Quafe, transparent or otherwise reveling clothing, and drugs, the Gallente Federation poses and extreme risk to the immortal souls of all those foolish or greedy enough to invest in it. Investors should consider holier investment vehicles, such as futures contracts in Amarrian Wheat, slaves, and the Pax Amarria.


That's irrelevant. We actually don't have souls to worry about, so we're all okay.

When we die, we become One with the GalNet and the Caille Stock Exchange.
Apollo Lyserius
Minerva Technologies
#23 - 2014-03-07 17:35:27 UTC
Fredfredbug4 wrote:
LOVE the Federation guide! However one thing you forgot to memtion is that the Federation has higher taxes due to our more socialized economy. While this does give us fantastic infrastructure and services, it does detract from profits.


Thank you, Fred. I actually mentioned the taxes and the welfare system in another section, but you're right - it's worth mentioning so in the summary.

Lucien Rouen wrote:
Sounds about right, though I think it is worth mentioning that the multicultural and aesthetically developed aspects of its planetary hubs can make investment more enjoyable on a personal level.


That is true, just like what Mr. Fred mentioned. I'll be adding it. Thank you!

Bryen Verrisai wrote:

Astute analyses that are also quite well-written and easy to read. I look forward to viewing further reports from you.


Thank you for your feedback! More are coming soon enough.

Claudia Osyn
Non-Hostile Target
Wild Geese.
#24 - 2014-03-09 00:13:38 UTC
Damn it why am I learning stuff on the IGS? That's not what it's here for!Lol

A little trust goes a long way. The less you use, the further you'll go.

Diana Kim
State Protectorate
Caldari State
#25 - 2014-03-09 05:01:22 UTC
Apollo Lyserius wrote:

The Gallente Federation is one of the largest and most dynamic economies in the cluster. With a population second only to that of the Amarr Empire,

Although population of the Federation may be high, these citizens care only about themselves and not their federation. They are just a collection of waste from other empires, and judging economy on these numbers is highly impractical and erroneous.

Apollo Lyserius wrote:
a quality of life unrivaled by any other nation-state

In fact, quality of life in the State is way greater than in the Federation, of course, provided that you love your job and do your work properly. And those, who don't work properly, simply don't deserve quality of life.
In other words, if you are a promising specialist and want the best the life can give you - you join the State.
If you are a human waste and want to get some quality of life (not the best, but acceptible) and don't want to do anything for it - you join the Federation.

Apollo Lyserius wrote:

  • [+] The Gallente Federation is a free enterprise system, with a large quantity of natural resources and a highly educated work force.
  • To get these resources, gallenteans subdue many independent worlds and deprive them from what was theirs. On the contrary, the State develops and colonize new regions way faster, providing corporations with fresh sources of natural resources.
    Education in the Federation is, unfortunately, biased. For best specialized worker education one should look instead for workers in the State.

    Apollo Lyserius wrote:

  • [+] The workforce in the Federation ranks as one of the best educated, most productive, and most innovative in the cluster.

  • Workforce in the Federation simply cannot be most productive, especially when compared to the State, by following reasons:
    - First, is broad and biased education of federation workers, who are fed with freedom and democracy propaganda instead of details of their future work, that should be studied more meticulously
    - Second, Federation lacks meritocracy standards, and workers take position they "want", instead of those, where they skills would bring the most profit
    - And third, general population in the Federation, including workforce, are individualistic hedonists, who look only for their personal interests. Such workers would work only to get their pay as much as possible and will try to do as less as possible.
    In other words, workforce in the Federation is the worst ever workforce possible in the cluster

    Apollo Lyserius wrote:

  • [+] As a place to do business, the Federation offers a predictable and transparent legal system, outstanding infrastructure, and access to one of the cluster’s most lucrative consumer markets.
  • Legal system in the Federation is corrupted and biased to protect rotten ideals in the Federation. Unless you want to be branded as terrorist, extremist, tyrant and other stupid words they like to use to judge you, try to avoid them at all costs.

    Honored are the dead, for their legacy guides us.

    In memory of Tibus Heth, Caldari State Executor YC110-115, Hero and Patriot.

    Diana Kim
    State Protectorate
    Caldari State
    #26 - 2014-03-09 05:12:55 UTC
    Apollo Lyserius wrote:

  • [+] The Gallente economy is also one of the most technologically advanced, with one of the largest numbers of research & development corporations and open research facilities. Corporations and capsuleers from around the cluster come to the Federation to invest in research and development in one of such facilities.
  • Technology in the Federation is old and outdated. The State has developed even drones with way better speed and high tech tracking system. Electronic counter-measures of State vessels greatly surpass those of Federation.

    Apollo Lyserius wrote:

  • [+] Due to the Federation's cultural and ethnic diversity, as well as its generally tolerant nature, foreign investments and enterprises are just as welcome as local ones by consumers.
  • Federation subdue ethnic cultures, brainwashing them with rotten and devastating ideals of freedom and individualism. They use this technique to stop promising cultures from developing faster than Federation, by enforcing their highly inefficient standards of democracy, and making population into hedonistic puppets, striving only to pleasure themselves, instead of developing their societies.

    If you wish for easy proof of how this Mr. Lyserius' report is a pure lie, simply try to join the Federation with a culture, which employ, for example, slavery in daily life. And you will witness their "tolerant nature" yourself, when this "tolerant natures" will start breaking to your homes with rifles in their hands.

    Honored are the dead, for their legacy guides us.

    In memory of Tibus Heth, Caldari State Executor YC110-115, Hero and Patriot.

    Saya Ishikari
    Ishukone-Raata Technological Research Institute
    Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive
    #27 - 2014-03-09 07:15:25 UTC
    Very intuitive, and surprisingly worth the time to read.

    "At the end of it all, we have only what we've left in our wake to be remembered by." -Kyoko Ishikari, YC 95 - YC 117

    Julius Cabeki
    Huola Industrial Development
    #28 - 2014-03-09 11:38:56 UTC
    Certainly worth reading.
    Apollo Lyserius
    Minerva Technologies
    #29 - 2014-03-11 00:39:06 UTC
    Kim, do yourself a favour and pay for a business management or an economics course at one of the Caldari schools. I hear they're good.

    To the others, my thanks once again. I plan to release the Amarr Empire report later this week.
    Jace Sarice
    #30 - 2014-03-12 20:53:15 UTC
    Apollo Lyserius wrote:

  • [-] Historical factors and recent conflicts may create animosity towards Gallente investors. This can be easily worked around by hiring façade Caldari figureheads for proxy corporations and through investments on PR. On planetside level, however, this may be harder.


  • This has been subsiding significantly in recent times. Business must go on and many Caldari recognize this. The commonly referenced loud minority hold little sway or respect.

    Apollo Lyserius wrote:

  • [-] The State's complex and decentralized financial system offers a significant challenge for foreign investors, with exchange rates from ISK to corporation scrip often rendering trade unprofitable or even impossible.


  • This is simply incorrect. I suggest you do further research on Caldari Funds Unlimited. Their fees for currency exchange are extremely small.
    Diana Kim
    State Protectorate
    Caldari State
    #31 - 2014-03-13 07:23:15 UTC
    Apollo Lyserius wrote:
    Kim, do yourself a favour and pay for a business management or an economics course at one of the Caldari schools. I hear they're good.

    To the others, my thanks once again. I plan to release the Amarr Empire report later this week.

    That's actually what you should have taken and those, who 'generated' such reports, in the first place.
    It is not my job to make reports about economics, but looking at such jaijii ignorance is too annoying. I am sorry.

    Honored are the dead, for their legacy guides us.

    In memory of Tibus Heth, Caldari State Executor YC110-115, Hero and Patriot.

    Andreus Ixiris
    Center for Advanced Studies
    Gallente Federation
    #32 - 2014-03-14 23:19:02 UTC
    An important thing for foreign investors to note about the Federation is that contrary to some common beliefs, the Federation is probably the second least centralised nation of the big Four, with only the Caldari State in front of it in this regard. For example, foreign investment in Amarrian corporations tends to be closely monitored by the Amarr Trade Registry and the Ministry of Internal Order because they're pretty choosy about what parties are allowed to have influence over Imperial organisations, even the secular ones - this is why the significantly less formal Khanid Kingdom is often used as a convenient third-party for Amarrians to do business with outsiders through, since they're a technically external entity that is still considered righteous.

    However, if you're investing money in Federal corporation, it's very unlikely that you'll be required to deal with any Federal officials at all as long as the corporation you're investing currency in is correctly reporting its funding sources when paying its business taxes to Federal Administration. Federal corporations do not like excessive oversight, and as long as your legal status isn't completely unacceptable (there have been scandals about certain Federal corporations receiving Serpentis funding in the past), it's generally the corporation's job to square it with Federal authorities, not yours.

    Andreus Ixiris > A Civire without a chin is barely a Civire at all.

    Pieter Tuulinen > He'd be Civirely disadvantaged, Andreus.

    Andreus Ixiris > ...

    Andreus Ixiris > This is why we're at war.

    Apollo Lyserius
    Minerva Technologies
    #33 - 2014-03-17 11:26:06 UTC  |  Edited by: Apollo Lyserius
    Andreus Ixiris wrote:
    An important thing for foreign investors to note about the Federation is that contrary to some common beliefs, the Federation is probably the second least centralised nation of the big Four, with only the Caldari State in front of it in this regard. For example, foreign investment in Amarrian corporations tends to be closely monitored by the Amarr Trade Registry and the Ministry of Internal Order because they're pretty choosy about what parties are allowed to have influence over Imperial organisations, even the secular ones - this is why the significantly less formal Khanid Kingdom is often used as a convenient third-party for Amarrians to do business with outsiders through, since they're a technically external entity that is still considered righteous.

    However, if you're investing money in Federal corporation, it's very unlikely that you'll be required to deal with any Federal officials at all as long as the corporation you're investing currency in is correctly reporting its funding sources when paying its business taxes to Federal Administration. Federal corporations do not like excessive oversight, and as long as your legal status isn't completely unacceptable (there have been scandals about certain Federal corporations receiving Serpentis funding in the past), it's generally the corporation's job to square it with Federal authorities, not yours.


    That's a quite accurate analysis, Mr. Ixiris. Also a very positive point in favour of the Federation.
    But it's also where the bureaucracy traps may happen. Failure to properly pay some taxes or respect some business law may occasionally (And that's very occasionally) lead businessess to deal with the Federation's bureaucratic procedures out of the business law sphere that may slow it down. If a company's bookkeeping, for example, is not being done in a proper way, the verification and correction proccess may take a very long time.

    And the reason the Amarr report is delayed is I've been busy. Amarr data on the matter is also very scattered and written in a methodology that makes it hard for me and my team to compare properly. There are more papers written about Caille's economy than the Empire's.

    I should have gone for the Minmatar report first.
    Andreus Ixiris
    Center for Advanced Studies
    Gallente Federation
    #34 - 2014-03-17 11:28:59 UTC
    I would recommend talking to moderate Amarrian capsuleers who are willing to deal with outsiders. Vulxanis Viceroy seems like a good choice.

    Andreus Ixiris > A Civire without a chin is barely a Civire at all.

    Pieter Tuulinen > He'd be Civirely disadvantaged, Andreus.

    Andreus Ixiris > ...

    Andreus Ixiris > This is why we're at war.

    Apollo Lyserius
    Minerva Technologies
    #35 - 2014-04-02 19:18:13 UTC  |  Edited by: Apollo Lyserius
    Hello, folks. Here is the Minmatar Republic report. I have decided to skip the Amarr report for now because data on it remains to hard to be properly analysed and compared. Some unique factors in the Empire remain a challenge to be properly interpreted and transformed in proper business data.

    As always, let me know what you think, and if you share the same viewpoint as the report.

    Garoun Connections™ Magazine wrote:


    Minmatar Republic - Executive Summary

    The Minmatar Republic is the fourth largest economy in New Eden. Liberalisation of its regulatory framework, investment-friendly policies and a progressive reform process of it's political and economic structure have furthered the already business and trade-friendly Republic as a great choice for investment. A low-cost competitive workforce and emerging middle class, with higher disposable incomes, have further enhanced its attractiveness to foreign investors. This guide sets out some of the key issues that foreign investors should consider when establishing their operations in the Minmatar Republic.

    Some of the key matters to be aware of are as follows:
    [+] Stands for positive aspects
    [-] Stands for negative aspects
    No symbol stands for neutral aspects

    • [+] The legal and judicial system here is robust and efficient, thus, businesses can count on the tribes' and the Republic Justice Department rigorous enforcement of laws.

    • [+] The Minmatar Republic is the second fastest growing economy in the cluster.

    • [+] The Republic offers political stability that is vital to foreign investments. Some Minmatar circles and tribes, which have a pro-business and trade attitude, work closely with the business sector to promote economic growth.

    • [+] Investors can leverage on the Republic's extensive trade network with its regional and bilateral free trade agreements with many trading partners all over the cluster.

    • [+] Increasing infrastructure: A significant investment in infrastructure is taking place in the Republic, particularly in the core planets. Coupled with this, the Repubic offers a robust transport system, superior healthcare facilities and first- class entertainment centres.

    • [+] Competitive tax system: Republic tribes offers a very wide array of competitive tax regimes and comprehensive networks of Tax Treaties.

    • [+] Its well developed financial system is well regulated and offers a broad range of services, which vary between the tribes. Businesses can also tap into its developed capital markets as an alternative source of financing.

    • [++] The Republic offers a highly-rated human capital base recognised for its skills, knowledge and talent. It has great work ethics and a very professional way of operating. Employees are hard working and willing to work on holidays/weekends if necessary.

    • The Republic's ease of making business varies greatly between the Tribes, some being extremely business-friendly (Such as the Vherokior tribe) while others remain closed (e.g. the Krusual).

    • [-] Due to tribal autonomy and differences in commercial law, making homogeneous, Republic-wide business is harder.

    • [-] Due to the same reasons as above, reallocating business is harder.

    • [-] Quality of life and purchasing power in the Republic still lag behind the other three of the cluster's larger states.


    For the complete, 250 pages report, access the Connections™ GalNet website.
    Fredfredbug4
    The Scope
    Gallente Federation
    #36 - 2014-04-06 02:22:30 UTC
    I've always been satisfied with the Republic when it comes to investments. Everything is "start-up" there so there are more than enough opportunities to get ridiculously massive returns on an investment.

    However one thing to be careful of in the Republic, despite it's strict legal system, there are still a myriad of crime groups (mostly the Cartel) and terrorist organizations. While this isn't a problem in areas heavily linked to interstellar trade (where you will be doing the majority of your investing) it's pretty bad in more rural and undeveloped areas of the Republic. Other nations have them too yes, but not as much.

    Watch_ Fred Fred Frederation_ and stop [u]cryptozoologist[/u]! Fight against the brutal genocide of fictional creatures across New Eden! Is that a metaphor? Probably not, but the fru-fru- people will sure love it!

    Andreus Ixiris
    Center for Advanced Studies
    Gallente Federation
    #37 - 2014-04-06 10:21:04 UTC
    An observation that is neither particularly in the Republic's favour nor particularly against it: Republic commercial ventures welcome external funding but strongly dislike external influence. The prevailing sentiment among Republic businessmen is "lend us your money and your trust, step well back and let us handle it. Just leave us to do our thing and you'll get a great return on your investment." Investors who favour a hands-on approach will probably not find investment in Republic interests to be to their liking.

    Also, contrary to popular stereotype, most Minmatar businesses will accept Amarr investment as long as the above preference is respected. As long as an Amarr investor isn't openly working to the detriment of the Republic, investment capital is investment capital.

    Andreus Ixiris > A Civire without a chin is barely a Civire at all.

    Pieter Tuulinen > He'd be Civirely disadvantaged, Andreus.

    Andreus Ixiris > ...

    Andreus Ixiris > This is why we're at war.

    Ayallah
    Brutor Tribe
    Minmatar Republic
    #38 - 2014-04-06 18:24:19 UTC  |  Edited by: Ayallah
    Businesses and corporations are frequently shut down very publicly by Clan elders when they are discovered to have Amarrian backing. Money in the Emprire is held by holders and holders are named such because they hold slaves. I am not sure where you are getting that stereotype reversal but I assure you, getting caught with Amarrian money is not a crime you wish to commit if you are Matari. Look at the Purge.

    In our relations for the Mandate maybe is where you got that impression Andreus. Although still not entirely popular more and more Matari realize that economic ties to the Nefantir are good ties. Though, they are very watched and scrutinized.

    Of course the Republic is not very open to outside influence, look at our history and see why every gift is met with suspicion, why the influence of the outsider is not just rejected by outskirt cases like Diana but by nearly all Matari. Unlike Diana, we do know what is good for us, It has never been a day that a Matari will turn away a good idea or a favorable outcome because it comes from an outsider though. In fact, most Matari political groups differ only in how much they let the outsider in

    I am rambling though. Either way, if you are Matari now is an amazing time to invest in building the newest empire. The Tribes are more wealthy than ever and new clans are being born almost daily.

    Goddess of the IGS

    As strength goes.

    Bryen Verrisai
    Aliastra
    Gallente Federation
    #39 - 2014-04-06 18:53:18 UTC
    Ayallah wrote:
    look at our history and see why every gift is met with suspicion

    At this point, it really should be the other way around.
    Diana Kim
    State Protectorate
    Caldari State
    #40 - 2014-04-07 05:08:08 UTC
    There is, however, a major risk investing in the Republic, as it can be reclaimed by the Empire in any day.

    Honored are the dead, for their legacy guides us.

    In memory of Tibus Heth, Caldari State Executor YC110-115, Hero and Patriot.