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Oil Impact: Make Hay Now
A rise in oil prices has eased the immediate financial stress of Gulf nations, but the need for diversification remains pressing.
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Oman: Pivotal Position
Oman qualifies as the least known and understood of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, but its importance goes beyond its size.
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On Shifting Sands
GCC countries face a number of challenges as they move towards the post-oil era.
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Open Banking’s Stealth Debut
Regulators are pressing for institutions to open their APIs. But first, the banks need to know their customers want what open banking can give them.
News
Petrobras CEO Pledges Stability As Oil Prices Swing
New CEO tries to bring stability to troubled company.
Country Report
Portugal Maintaining Momentum
Portugalavoided austerity in its path to recovery but now faces adaunting debt load.
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Spain’s Socialist PM Rebounds But Without Legislative Majority
Spain's PM manages to survive a tough intra-party challenge.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Switzerland Eyes Government-Backed Cryptocurrency
Another step towards a cashless society?
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Taxes: VAT Revolution
Adopting a new tax system, Saudi Arabia and the UAE deliver a shock to companies and consumers—and reassurance to foreign investors.
Features
The Return Of Restructuring?
The world is awash in investor cash seeking returns, so why are so many companies restructuring rather than refinancing?
Award Winners
The Right Touch In Emerging Markets
Standard Chartered Bank’s head of Securities Services, Margaret Harwood-Jones, talks about how the bank uses its global platform to help build stronger markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
News
Turnover In Economic Posts Puts Indian Reforms In Doubt
Turmoil at the top of India's government threatens Modi's agenda.