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Sibos 2014: It’s A Wrap
Inside Sibos | Review<br />
At this year's event held in Boston, there seemed to be a greater sense of urgency among the banks about the need for change.
Author: Anita Hawser
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Banking
US EX-IM BANK FACES AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE
UNITED STATES<br />
In its 2013 report to Congress, the Export-Import Bank of the United States says that its “overriding mission is to create and sustain American jobs by supporting US exports.” But that very mission is under threat, with House Financial Services Committee chairman Jeb Hensarling, among others, seeking to abolish the bank.
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.
Award Winners
ISLAMIC FINANCE AWARDS: NEW STRUCTURES, NEW MARKETS
ANNUAL AWARDS: BEST ISLAMIC FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS 2014<br />
Islamic finance is going mainstream, with new banks opening and new regulatory endeavors under way in this dynamic global mar
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Country Report: Malaysia
Malaysia’s strong current account and FX reserves will safeguard it against external shocks, but high leverage and simmering ethnic tensions remain weak points.
Banking
The 411 on Anti-Money-Laundering
Given the spate of recent fines by UK and US regulators against banks for failure to comply with anti-money laundering...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
BAFT Annual Global Meeting
STAR PERFORMERS By Anita Hawser Over the past six years transaction banking has been one of the best performers in an otherwise lackluster banking sector. Even in the midst of a global financial crisis, suppliers and salaries still need to ...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Global: Galats Trade Effect At IFC
NEWSMAKERS By Anita Hawser One woman who worked hard to ensure that the wheels of global trade kept turning, even...
Banking
SEPA Compliant: To Be Or Not To Be?
SPECIAL REPORT By Anita Hawser To be or not to be? Compliant, that is. Apparently, the answer is it doesn’t matter—at least not yet. Just a few weeks before the February 1 SEPA deadline came to pass, the ...
Banking
Islamic Trade Finance: New Silk Road Getting Crowded
SPECIAL REPORT: ISLAMIC TRADE FINANCE By Anita Hawser Islamic trade finance is of increasing interest, but whether it will be successful depends on market forces. Shariah-compliant trade finance is an ancient tradition with a long history of supporting economic activity ...
Banking
Central Banker Report Cards 2013
‘A’ FOR EFFORT, ‘B-’ FOR RESULTS By Antonio Guerrero, Anita Hawser and Gordon Platt Global Finance presents its annual report on the performance of the world’s central bank governors. There are a lot of new faces among ...
Awards
Cover Story: World’s Best Banks 2013
TECHNOLOGY IS THE TRUMP CARD By Jonathan Gregson, Antonio Guerrero, Anita Hawser, Gordon Platt and Michael Shari Global Finance unveils its annual list of the best banks globally, regionally and by country. The winners have all demonstrated dedication ...