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Supplement

Africa 2017 | The Future of Banking Everywhere

In the following pages we explore some of Africa’s contradictions. Eighty percent of Africans are unbanked; at the same time seven of the world’s fastest-growing economies are in this region.

Supplement

Africa 2017 | Top 25 Companies

Africa is emerging from last year’s slump, but slow growth of its largest economies is impeding recovery for many of its corporates.

Supplement

Africa 2017| Solar Microgrids To Plug Electric Gap

Off-grid solar technology will be crucial to meet the energy needs of the 650 million Africans without reliable access to electric power.

Banking

Annual Survey | Monetary Policy Strives For Normalcy

Global Finance grades the world’s central bank governors on how well they have performed in the past year.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Are Emerging Markets Ready To Rebound?

Emerging markets could see funds flowing back to them as central banks unwindquantitative easing and liquidity flows back to emering market assets.

Banking

Central Bankers Eye A Return to Normal

The rosier outlook gives central banks a chance to return to more traditional policies after endless cycles of easing. The US Federal Reserve (Fed) is likely to stick to its plan of slowly increasing interest rates, and the European Central Bank (ECB) could follow suit.

Features

Turkey Keeps On Growing | Where Is The Economic Bust?

The country's economy has proven remarkably resilient after a series of crises rocked the country.

Banking

Turkey | An Islamic Banking Surge

Shariah-compliant finance is growing in Turkey, and Ankara is planning new rules to help guide the market.

Features

Turkey | Now Among World’s Top Donor Nations

Turkey has become the world’s most generous nation, going from development assistance recipient to top donor in just over a decade.

Banking

Turkey’s Bank Resurgence | Can It Last

Turkey’s banking authorityBDDK said total banking assets had increased 7.3% since the end of 2016, reaching a total of $826 billion.

Awards

World’s Best Banks 2017 | Enhancing The Customer Experience

Global Finance unveils its annual list of the best global banks. The winners of our best-bank awards, globally, regionally and in 150 countries, outperform their peers and provide top-notch service.

Features

The World’s Best Cities to Live In 2017

If all the world is your oyster, where do you want to clam down? Maybe not the world’s most prominent urban centers, based on a Global Finance review of global best city to live in ranking by 3 experts’ work in the field.