Economics, Policy & Regulation
Intesa Sanpaolo Tests The Surge Of The Bitcoin Tide
“As of today, Jan. 13, 2025, Intesa Sanpaolo owns 11 Bitcoins.” This concise statement, found in an internal memo reviewed...
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
Trump Taps Tariff Czar
If his nomination by President Donald Trump receives Senate confirmation, Stephen Miran will be the next chair of the Council...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
US, Banks Quit Agreements On Climate Change
Fulfilling an oft-reiterated campaign promise, President Donald Trump has ordered the withdrawal of the US from the Paris Agreement, the...
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Enterprise AI: Are we at the crest or the trough?
AI adoption in banks has been supercharged by generative AI. But is this just another short-lived and overhyped technology? Or is it truly the start of a new revolution in financial services?
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Germany: Merz Taking Another Shot At Chancellorship
It’s a familiar political profile: a multimillionaire who promises to curb illegal immigration, crack down on crime, and dismantle progressive...
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VOL. 39 NO. 2 Trump, now in his second term in the White House, has made tariffs and the deportation...
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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...
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...
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Techcombank Sets Sights on Next Stage of Growth in Vietnam
Investments in technology, data and talent are paying off for Techcombank. They helped it tackle tough markets in 2023 and now, as Vietnam’s economy rebounds, the bank’s expanded digital platforms, customer offerings and deposit base put it on track for faster, more profitable growth.
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...
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...
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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Boubyan Bank: Kuwait’s Partner in Digital Banking
Kuwait is emerging as a forward-thinking player in the global banking landscape. Boubyan Bank’s Abdullah Al Tuwaijri, Chief Executive Officer for Consumer, Private & Digital Banking discusses Kuwait’s digital banking strategy and Boubyan Bank’s central role in reshaping Kuwait’s banking sector with innovative digital financial services.
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...