Economics, Policy & Regulation
China Trade Surplus Surges To A Record
China’s trade surplus hit a record high in 2024, a symbolically potent $1 trillion. The optics of that rounded-up figure—the...
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
Syria Appoints First Woman As Central Bank Governor
In late December, Maysaa Sabreen was appointed caretaker governor of the Central Bank of Syria. Sabreen stepped up from deputy...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Vietnam’s Vinfast Invests In India’s EV Market
VinFast, a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, Vietnam’s largest conglomerate and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, announced its first EVs for the...
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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
US Exits World Health Organization
On his first day back in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the US from...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Saudi Arabia’s IPO Boom Reshapes Its Market Dynamics
A flood of public offerings in the kingdom is redefining its markets, luring foreign investors, and fueling global expansion. Saudi...
Expert Perspectives
How Orbian is creating flexibility and predictability in supply chain financing
In today’s fast-paced and rapidly-changing world, it has become more important than ever for businesses to be agile and adapt...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Avoiding The M&A Failure Trap: Q&A With NYU’s Baruch Lev And SUNY At Buffalo’s Feng Gu
Baruch Lev is Philip Bardes professor emeritus of Accounting and Finance, Kaufman Management Center, Leonard N. Stern School of Business...
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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.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
DOGE Readies Massive Cuts To US Government
One of the most closely watched efforts introduced by Donald Trump upon his return to the White House is undeniably...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Milei Ends Argentina’s Deficit After 123 Years
When Javier Milei was elected president of Argentina in 2023, many believed the nation was headed toward disaster. A libertarian...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Syria’s Finance Minister: Country Ready For Return To Normalcy
Some have greatness thrust upon them. Syria and its well-wishers worldwide hope that acting finance minister Riad Abd El Raouf...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Talabat Stumbles Despite UAE’s Top 2024 Listing
The Middle East subsidiary of Delivery Hero, Talabat, raised $2 billion from an initial public offering on Dec. 10. Talabat...
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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
Omnicom, Interpublic Aim To Create Global Ad Giant
Omnicom’s proposed deal to take over rival Interpublic is set to form the world’s largest advertising agency should it win...