Banking
Banks Eye Crypto Specialists
By investing, banks gain the technical “plumbing” to transform their balance sheets and client assets into tradeable digital tokens.
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Executive Interviews
CFO Corner: Stefano Palmieri, Comer Industries
Stefano Palmieri, CFO of Comer Industries, discusses navigating growth, acquisitions, and managing a multinational company with strong family ownership.
Features
Latin America At A Turning Point
Analysts expect continued slow growth this year, with inflation moderating. But the region’s biggest economies present a mixed outlook.
Sponsored Content
Qatar’s QIB’s growth is built on its position as a leading Islamic Bank with deeply rooted customer relationships and strong engagement with the local community in supporting sustainable business practices
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has devised a comprehensive growth and development strategy for the coming years with customers at the centre. A Q&A with Bassel Gamal, Group CEO of QIB on the bank’s digital channels driving its sustainability strategy.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
China, Latin America: Partners Of Choice
A Chinese policy paper calls for stronger economic and other ties with Latin America and the Caribbean. The feeling seems mutual.
Technology
Financial Inclusion Fuels Fintech Boom
Latin American fintech companies are catalyzing financial transformation—and global capital is taking notice.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Latin America And The New Geopolitics Of Mining
Latin America holds the key to relieving global mineral shortages, but community trust and co-prosperity could determine which mines survive
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Latin America’s Lithium, Copper Boom
Digitalization and clean energy drive demand for Latin America's critical minerals—lithium and copper. But there are rising concerns.
Sponsored Content
Beyond the Buzz: New Treasury Solutions with AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) appears poised to revolutionize financial services, Andreas Lutz, CEO of global treasury solutions leader Fides, discusses the potential benefits of AI-powered treasury services, using AI to bridge the API connectivity gap with legacy systems and mitigating risks through responsible AI.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
El Salvador Real Estate Takes Off
Improved security and a menu of tax incentives have sparked an unprecedented construction spree in the capital city and beyond.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Guatemala: Connecting The Oceans
Guatemala’s “dry” alternative to the Panama Canal is being partially financed via an innovative tokenization scheme.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Kuwait Returns To The Global Debt Market
Political gridlock kept Kuwait out of the sovereign market for eight years. With a multi-billion-dollar issue, it’s back in the game.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Kuwait Opens Oil Gates As Investment Gains Momentum
Kuwait’s economy is buoyant, but heavy reliance on hydrocarbons and a chronic budget gap are prompting long-term concerns.
Sponsored Content
Ethiopias’s Rising Demand for Digital Banking
Substantial investment in its digital platform positioned Awash Bank to capture growth opportunities driven by Ethiopia’s rapidly increasing demand for mobile and online banking services. Kefyalew Shiferaw, Awash Bank’s Chief, Digital Banking Officer, discusses the bank’s digital strategy and future expansion into new markets.
Executive Interviews
Iran Conflict Sparks Risk, And Opportunity, For Egypt: CIB CEO Hisham Ezz Al-Arab
As the regional conflict involving Iran escalates, business leaders across the Middle East are weighing both the risks and the unexpected opportunities.