Economics, Policy & Regulation
Bangladesh: Nobel Laureate Steps Up To End Political Crisis
When Sheikh Hasina secured a fourth consecutive term as head of Bangladesh’s government this past January, her 15-year grip on...
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Corporate Bankruptcies Are Rising Globally
Bankruptcy filings are piling up all over the world now that government emergency supports linked to the Covid-19 pandemic have...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Nestlé Board’s Surprise Move Taps Insider To Lead Company
In a surprise announcement, global food giant Nestlé has named 38-year company veteran Laurent Freixe as CEO, effective September 1,...
Sponsored Content
Techcombank is delivering on its vision to change banking, change lives in Vietnam
Vietnam’s banking industry is evolving rapidly driven by a digital transformation that is making everyday banking simple, easy, and convenient for customers across the country. Being at the forefront of this change offers huge potential for growth, says Pranav Seth, Chief Digital Officer at Techcombank.
Banking
Longtime DBS CEO Names First Female As Chief
After 15 years at the helm, Piyush Gupta announced last month that he will step down as CEO of DBS...
Technology
TSMC Starts Building Its First European Chip Plant
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the world’s biggest semiconductor chip maker, broke ground in early August on its first facility in...
Editor's Letter
Two Decisions And A Duel
VOL. 38 NO. 8 The end of the summer in the Northern Hemisphere coincides this year with heightened expectations related...
Transaction Banking
First Abu Dhabi Bank’s Matthew Adams On The Evolving Sub-Custody Space
Emerging markets are wildly diverse, and keeping track of the latest trends is often daunting. Luckily, Matthew Adams has at...
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Adaptation and Changing Culture to Meet Sustainability Goals
African governments are developing ambitious adaptation policies aligned with society development goals, and an enabling environment for finance and investment. There has been an increase in framework and climate change laws across Africa, including in Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria, Benin, Uganda and South Africa.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Ex-St. Louis Fed Chief Bullard On Rate Cuts, Global Economic Outlook
James Bullard, the former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis from 2008-2023 and a former member of...
News
Anglo American’s Big Restructuring Aims To Refocus Mining Giant
The rattled corporation faces a rocky road through a wide-ranging restructuring, but some analysts see a more competitive company emerging....
Executive Interviews
Ex-NYSE Regulatory Chief Labovitz On Launching Green Stock Market
Daniel Labovitz, the former NYSE head of regulatory policy, is swapping the traditional stock market blues for a greener pasture....
Banking
Islamic Finance: Just For Muslim-Majority Nations?
The third installment of a Global Finance FAQ web series on Islamic finance. Islamic finance is today a $3.9 trillion...
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Africas Current State of Play and Opportunities
Africa offers a huge opportunity for positive climate change action and sustainability if done sensibly and collectively. The continent has experienced significant losses and damages attributable to climate change, including drought, biodiversity loss, lower food production, weaker economic growth, and loss of lives. These impacts will exacerbate if global warming is above target but limiting global warming to 1.5°C or below would significantly reduce damages to African economies, agriculture, health, and ecosystems. The African population is heavily exposed to climate impacted sectors with over one-half of the workforce employed in agriculture.
Features
What Is Islamic Finance And How Does It Work?
The first of five parts of a Global Finance FAQ web series on Islamic finance. In just a few decades,...