Features
Value and Number of Cross-border M&A by Region/Country 2011-2013
Emerging markets overtook developed markets both in terms of sales and purchases of foreign acquisitions - accounting for 56% of total cross-border transactions in 2013.
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Features
Outstanding OTC Derivatives Volumes
According to the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA), a derivative is a risk transfer agreement, the value of which is derived from the value of an underlying asset. More simply, a derivative is a contract between two parties where one party agrees to take on the risk of losses associated with a particular asset—such as a physical commodity or an agreed amount of currency.
Data
Corporate Tax Compliance Regime
In addition to tax rates, another factor of importance to companies is the amount of time and effort spent on tax compliance and reporting.
Data
Percentage of Public Deficit/Surplus in GDP Around the World
Government deficit or surplus is the difference between government receipts (mainly tax revenue) and government spending (i.e. salaries of government employees, social benefits, interest on the public debt) in a single year.
Banking
Global Finance Names The World’s Best Digital Banks 2015
Winners were selected based on strength of strategy for attracting and servicing online customers, success in getting clients to use web offerings, growth of online customer base, breadth of products offered, evidence of tangible benefits gained from Internet inititatives, and web site design and functionality.
Awards
Global Finance Names The World’s Best Private Banks 2015
These awards provide an independent analysis of those firms that offer the deepest experience, best value and highest level of customer service within the private banking realm.
Banking
Bank Alliance Prepares For Growth In Africa
Societe Generale and the Ecobank-Nedbank alliance, are two major players preparing for growth in African transaction banking in the next decade.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
ISSA Compliance Rules Make Custodians Nervous
The International Securities Services Association adoption of financial crime compliance principles, could prove costly for custodian banks, who are nervous about the changes.
Features
SIBOS 2015: The Revolution Has Begun
Sibos in Singapore drove home the message of industry disruption. Surprisingly, bankers are facing the challenge cheerfully.
Features
The Rewards Of Societe Generale’s Commonality
Societe Generale is set to introduce a worldwide core banking platform in mid-2016. Should Citi be worried?
Award Ceremonies and Events
Honoring Transaction Innovators
At SIBOS in Singapore, Global Finance honored those banks who are investing in digitizing service offerings to weigh in against new, non-traditional competitors.
Features
Opening Markets Still Face Closed Doors
The promise of better liquidity management is still in the wings, until banks fully embrace free trade accords on services.