Country Report
Debt Still A Drag On Greek Economy
When it comes to reviving the Greek economy, an obsession with paying down public debt may miss the mark.
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
Fresh Challenges For New Leader At Coke
The Coca-Cola Company, one of the most identifiable international brands in the world, is changing its leadership.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Honing An Edge in Transaction Banking
Much has been said about the brave new world of transaction banking—robots and blockchains replacing humans and inefficient paper. Incorporating artificial intelligence and Big Data enable smarter, more strategic, enterprise-wide efforts.
News
Kiwi Prime Minister Inherits Strong Economy
The new prime minister of New Zealand has his work cut out for him, despite a relatively strong economy.
Country Report
Kuwait Seeks To Adapt To New Energy Climate
Low oil prices are forcing the country to build up other sectors—most notably healthcare—to shore up its ability to weather economic storms.
Country Report
Kuwait: Banking on Transformation
Interview withSulaiman Al-Marzouq, head of treasury at National Bank of Kuwait,about changes in Gulf economies and NBK’s role in development.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Little Respite For Ringgit In Controversial Hedging Rules
Malaysia’s central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia, has issued new hedging and foreign exchange rules aimed at restoring stability to the ringgit, which has been under pressure for some time. However, the effort may well have the opposite effect.
Banking
New Shariah Rule Goes For Gold
The Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (Aaoifi) has issued a new shariah standard that allows Islamic financial institutions to usegold.
News
OPEC Vows To Slash Supply, But Doubts Persist
Some saw November’s decision by OPEC to cut crude oil production as a turning point in the cartel’s credibility, but many question the durability of the deal.
Data
Panama Booms But It’s “Pay to Play”
Panama has a claim as economic growth champion of Central America. Still, for investors, growth isn’t everything, and in Panama, corruption is a significant problem.
Award Winners
Q&A w/Air Liquide: Deal-Contingent Forwards
Jacques Molgo, group financing & treasury director, and Laurent Chesnay, head of group front office, Air Liquide, a French multinational, explain theappeal of deal-contingent forwards (DCF)—a type of foreign exchangecontract.
Country Report
Q&A w/Al Ahli: Stability Despite Conditions
Michel Accad, who took over as CEO at Al Ahli Bank Kuwait in May 2014, talks toGlobal Finance about why the Kuwait banking system remains solid despite falling oil prices and other pressures.