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Economics, Policy & Regulation
Norway: Electric Car Ownership Outnumbers Gas Cars
In a global first, the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV) said last month that electric vehicles (EVs) now outnumber gas-powered models...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
New US Tariffs Begin On Chinese Goods
In September, the US adopted a 100% tariff on all electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China, along with a 50%...
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Middle East Banking: The Only Future Is Digital Only
Over the last several months, COVID-19 has undoubtedly emerged as the biggest disrupter, forcing customers (and banks) to embrace digital banking channels. However, the popularity of digital banking had been growing steadily even prior to the pandemic, driven by factors ...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Kenya: High Court Quashes Privatization Law
Kenya’s President William Ruto has been adamant about the need to boost the productivity of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) that he...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Veteran Nike Executive Taking Reins Of Shoe Giant
After four years in command at Nike, CEO John Donahoe is handing over the helm to Elliott Hill, a 60-year-old...
Banking
Dealmaker-In-Chief: Unicredit CEO Andrea Orcel
True to his reputation as a consummate dealmaker, Unicredit CEO Andrea Orcel is orchestrating one of the largest cross-border bank...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Sri Lanka: New President Wins In An Upset
In a massive political upset, a neo-Marxist political outsider won September’s presidential election in Sri Lanka. The victory of Anura...
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Customer-centric Approach – Retail Lending in the New Normal
In this article,RAJASHEKARA V. MAIYA Vice President and Head, Business Consulting Group, Infosys Finacle discusses the shifting focus in retail lending landscape, from a product-centric approach to customer-centric approach.
Technology
UAE: Global Chip Makers Evaluate Building Plants In The Gulf
Samsung Electronics and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) have held talks with United Arab Emirates (UAE) officials that could see...
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Bhutan: The Happiness Economy
Bhutan is banking on a unique mix of abundant energy, a clean environment, and wellness entrepreneurism to lure foreign investors....
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Searching For A Soft Landing
Inflation is easing and growth is stabilizing, but geopolitical conflicts and fiscal uncertainty still threaten a global soft landing. ...
Banking
Egypt: United Bank Stake For Sale
Egypt’s government plans to sell a stake in United Bank via an initial public offering (IPO) during the first quarter...
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Digital Banking Indispensable in Africa
Digital banking is essential for reaching Africa’s underbanked markets, says Commercial International Bank (CIB) Egypt’s Chief Operating Officer, Mohamed Sultan. He discusses the competitive advantage of its digital platform as it expands in Africa and explains how early digital adoption helped the bank thrive during the pandemic.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Game Time: Q&A With Clifford Chance’s Neil Barlow
Neil Barlow, a private equity M&A partner at Clifford Chance, speaks to Global Finance about his focus and experience on...