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Norway’s Fund Ups The Ante On Ethical Investing

Norway’s $870 billion sovereign wealth fund has always been at the forefront of ethical investing, and its actions have influenced the decision making of other asset managers, big and small. But starting next year the fund will reveal its voting intentions before shareholder meetings, not only to be more transparent but also to influence the debate and the subsequent voting.

Features

Investors Await Saudi Exchange Access

Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) said in July that,Inshallah, it will open its $560 billion stock market to foreign financial institutions in the first half of next year.

Awards

World’s Safest Banks 2014: Selection Methodology

Andrew Cunningham details the Selection Methodology used in our rankings for World's Safest Banks.

Features

The Yukos Saga: What does it mean for CEE Investment?

It is easy to dismiss the Yukos case as a temporary political and legal hurdle. But clearly the reality is more complex.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Political Hurdles Plague Trade Agreement

The sixth round of talks on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the United States and the European Union was held in Brussels on July 18 just as winds of political change have begun sweeping across the two continents.

News

Local Terrorism Coverage Beats Global

Although there have been no attacks or payouts in the 12 years since its original passage, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act in the US is set for renewal again, despite the fact that it was only intended as a temporary measure to protect the commercial insurance market and its customers following the attack on the Twin Towers.

Awards

Global Finance Names The World’s Best Consumer Internet Banks 2014

Global Finance has announced the First Round winners in the “World’s Best Consumer Internet Banks” competition.

Awards

Global Finance Names The World’s Best Corporate & Institutional Internet Banks 2014

Global Finance has announced the First Round winners in the “World’s Best Corporate/Institutional Internet Banks” competition.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

MODI: OBSTACLES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR A NEW INDIA

COVER STORY | INDIA<br /> As prime minister Narendra Modi begins his term in office, global market watchers are hopeful that it could signal a sea change for India’s governance, economy and friendliness to business. But most are tempering that enthusiasm with a dose of skepticism.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

ASIA: READING THE TEA LEAVES

REGIONAL FOCUS | EMERGING ASIA<br /> The bigger the opportunity, the bigger the risk. This certainly holds true for frontier and emerging economies in Asia. Finding the right balance between the two is a key challenge for multinationals looking to invest there.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

BEST SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCE PROVIDERS 2014

The need for financing for supply-side firms continues to grow—particularly in emerging and frontier markets. More companies are looking to SCF to fill this gap.

Banking

BIG LOAN SIGNALS EGYPT’S RETURN TO GLOBAL MARKETS

FINANCE & CAPITAL | TRENDS: Islamic Finance