News
China Reunification At 20: A Mixed Bag
Hong Kong has grown beyond most expectations since its reunification with China two decades ago. ButShanghai and Shenzhen pose fresh challenges.
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Editor's Letter
Editor’s Letter: Global Trade Grows Amid Uncertainty
In this issue: the outlook for global trade, Best Pension Managers, special report on Gulf countries, our Sibos supersection, and more.
Data
GCC Mall Culture Meets The Future
With high per-capita incomes and strong mobile use, the GCC is poised for a surge in online shopping. Still, air-conditioned malls retain their allure.
Data
GCC People Power
New approaches to labor management can help GCC economies wean themselves away from their energy dependence.
Data
GCC Unity Cracks
The longer Qatar’sstandoff fromits Arab neighbors drags on, the worse the damage will be.
Data
Gulf Nations Cope With Low Crude Prices
How Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar are adjusting to new oil-market realities.
News
Kalanicks Ouster Raises Questions About Ubers Future
Without clear leadership, the world’s biggest ride-hailing company enters a phase of uncertainty.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Klarna To Build On Customer Base With New Bank License
TheSwedish payments platform's huge customer base gives it an advantage as it expandsinto banking and other product lines.
Features
Latin America: The Role of Development Banks
Development banks vie with their commercial counterparts to support the growth of regional economies.
News
New Comptroller Would Join Dodd-Frank Demolition Team
Former OneWest Bank CEO Joseph Otting is expected to play a key role in carrying out President Trump’s plan to deregulate financial services.
Data
Partnering Strategically, Spending Smartly
Forming partnerships can be a good way for banks to quickly add new features, as long as they don’t get distracted from their long-term vision.
Country Report
Portugal: A Eurozone Turnaround
Six years after its bailout, Portugal is still saddled with one of the highest levels of debt in the region.