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Insurance

Aflac’s Brad Dyslin On Japan’s Investment Shifts, Tariffs, And Insurance M&As

Dyslin, Global CIO and President of Global Investments, discusses managing yen exposure, the role of private investments in the insurance...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Wilbur Ross On How Trump’s Tariffs Impact CFOs And Key US Trade Partners: Part 2

In the second part of Global Finance’s conversation with former US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross—who served during President Trump’s...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Wilbur Ross on Tariffs, Trump, and Navigating US Trade Policy: Part 1

Taking a break from promoting his new book, Risks and Returns, former US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross—who served during...

Banks shift from using AI for productivity to improving customer experience

The oil giant cut its dividend to balance shareholder payouts with rising capital investments amid lower crude prices and evolving...

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Aramco’s Dividend Strategy Reflects Shifting Energy Priorities

The oil giant cut its dividend to balance shareholder payouts with rising capital investments amid lower crude prices and evolving...

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Latvia: Doorway To The EU

Location, business-friendly regulations, and a skilled workforce make Latvia attractive for FDI. Despite a sluggish economy, Latvia is positioning itself...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Kuwait Doubles Down On Oil Infrastructure And Investment

In January 2024, Khaled Al-Sabah, CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), unveiled an ambitious $30 billion investment plan aimed at...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Proposed Mortgage Law Would Be A ‘Game Changer’ For Kuwaiti Banks

One of the most anticipated reforms of 2025 is a new mortgage law, now under discussion between government ministries, banks,...

Expanding in Africa: How Egypt’s CIB is Pursuing Cross-Border Growth

Kuwait’s economy is undergoing critical transformation as the authorities implement long-awaited reforms to develop the non-oil sector and diversify income. ...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Kuwait: Balancing Revenue Growth With Stability

Kuwait’s economy is undergoing critical transformation as the authorities implement long-awaited reforms to develop the non-oil sector and diversify income. ...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Mercosur-EU Trade Deal Challenges Protectionism

Twenty-five years in the making, the landmark agreement eliminates tariffs on over 90% of goods while reshaping South America-Europe trade...

Banking

Scotiabank Pullback Signals Global Banking Shift Away From Latin America

With its exit from Central America and Colombia, Scotiabank follows the trend of international banks retreating amid rising compliance costs...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Latin America Adopts Dual Currencies

Is the dollar the right answer for the region? During his campaign, Argentine President Javier Milei promised to close the...

Tech can help Asset Managers Manage the Generational Wealth Transfer

Latin America has them; the world wants them. But regional governments, and their citizens, are of two minds about the...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Latin America: The New Battleground For Critical Minerals

Latin America has them; the world wants them. But regional governments, and their citizens, are of two minds about the...