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Economics, Policy & Regulation

Wilbur Ross On How Trump’s Tariffs Impact CFOs And Key US Trade Partners: Part 2

In the second part of Global Finance’s conversation with former US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross—who served during President Trump’s...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Wilbur Ross on Tariffs, Trump, and Navigating US Trade Policy: Part 1

Taking a break from promoting his new book, Risks and Returns, former US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross—who served during...

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Aramco’s Dividend Strategy Reflects Shifting Energy Priorities

The oil giant cut its dividend to balance shareholder payouts with rising capital investments amid lower crude prices and evolving...

Florida – The New Home of Fintech

Most of the nation’s leading financial firms have established large operations in Florida to take advantage of the state’s global connectivity, experienced workforce and growing market. In fact, the Sunshine State is home to more than 120 commercial banks withnearly $195 billion in assets, in addition to 18 international banks with U.S. headquarters in Florida.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Latvia: Doorway To The EU

Location, business-friendly regulations, and a skilled workforce make Latvia attractive for FDI. Despite a sluggish economy, Latvia is positioning itself...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Kuwait Doubles Down On Oil Infrastructure And Investment

In January 2024, Khaled Al-Sabah, CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), unveiled an ambitious $30 billion investment plan aimed at...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Proposed Mortgage Law Would Be A ‘Game Changer’ For Kuwaiti Banks

One of the most anticipated reforms of 2025 is a new mortgage law, now under discussion between government ministries, banks,...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Kuwait: Balancing Revenue Growth With Stability

Kuwait’s economy is undergoing critical transformation as the authorities implement long-awaited reforms to develop the non-oil sector and diversify income. ...

What to Consider Moving Forward with DLT

In the last few years, DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) and Blockchain have evolved from a buzz word to an industry recognised technology and following the consensus at the Sibos 2019 could possibly transform our industry.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Mercosur-EU Trade Deal Challenges Protectionism

Twenty-five years in the making, the landmark agreement eliminates tariffs on over 90% of goods while reshaping South America-Europe trade...

Banking

Scotiabank Pullback Signals Global Banking Shift Away From Latin America

With its exit from Central America and Colombia, Scotiabank follows the trend of international banks retreating amid rising compliance costs...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Latin America Adopts Dual Currencies

Is the dollar the right answer for the region? During his campaign, Argentine President Javier Milei promised to close the...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Latin America: The New Battleground For Critical Minerals

Latin America has them; the world wants them. But regional governments, and their citizens, are of two minds about the...

National Bank of Kuwait: Leading Through Sustainability

As Kuwait’s Vision 2035 national development plan calls on the country to become a financial and cultural leader in the Middle East, NBK Group Chairman Nasser Musaed Al-Sayer says the bank’s strategic sustainability initiatives put NBK at the forefront of Kuwait’s future transformation.

Features

Asia’s Giants Push Deeper Into Latin America

As US investment declines, China and India are rapidly expanding their presence across Latin America’s key industries. With US investment...