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...
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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,...
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Mitigating climate change: the role of the Paris Agreement Global Stocktake
When 195 countries signed up to the Paris Agreement in 2015, it seemed the world was finally taking climate change seriously. The commitment to taking the measures necessary to limit the increase in the mean global temperature to a maximum of 1.5 degrees above preindustrial levels seemed a turning point in the fight against climate change.
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...
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Nomo breaks new ground in Islamic digital banking
‘We continue to listen to customer needs,’ says Abdullah Al-Tuwaijri, CEO, Consumer, Private & Digital Banking of Boubyan Bank and board member of Bank of London and The Middle East, the largest Islamic bank in Europe
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...
Features
Asia’s Giants Push Deeper Into Latin America
As US investment declines, China and India are rapidly expanding their presence across Latin America’s key industries. With US investment...
Banking
Appetite For Alternative Assets Grows In Private Banking
Wealthy investors are expected to look beyond stocks and bonds, prompting private banks to expand offerings and expertise. Publicly traded...
Sustainable Finance
The Green Investment Puzzle
Investors are eager to spend trillions on energy transition, but too much money is piling into mature projects, while high-risk...
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Belfius: We Go Further For The Love Of Our Belgian Customers
Acclaimed for its cash management and trade finance expertise, Belfius Bank is leveraging its public-sector experience to innovate corporate transaction banking in Belgium. Koen Vierendeels, Belfius’s Head of Transaction Banking, discusses the customer-centric heart of the bank’s strategy and how its Belgian-market focus is a strong competitive advantage in achieving customer service excellence and navigating risk.
Banking
Private Market Assets For The Masses
It used to be tough investing in private market assets. Typically, at least a couple of hundred thousand dollars was...