Economics, Policy & Regulation
The GCC Welcomes Wellness Tourism
High-end wellness resorts, clinics, and spas are part of ambitious national development programs in Saudi Arabia and its neighbors.
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
Fake Goods Trade Reaches $467 Billion
Counterfeit goods accounted for an estimated $467 billion in global trade in 2021, the latest year with available comprehensive data, says a joint study by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), an EU agency based in Alicante, Spain.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Green Flag For MENA Sports Investment
As part of their diversification and job-creation efforts, MENA states are turning themselves into a new global hub of professional...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
OECD: A World Awash In Debt
Governments and companies worldwide borrowed $25 trillion last year, up $10 trillion over pre-Covid levels and nearly three times the...
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...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Too Much, Too Fast: Constant Change Creating Corporate Burnout
Change fatigue can strain employees and organizations, and it is getting worse. To reduce the harm, companies are turning to...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
The Fractional CFO
Driven by rising demand, corporates are seeking specialized financial expertise without committing to full-time hires. Growing numbers of experienced chief...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
2024 Paris Games: Can The Olympics Finally Claim Financial Victory? (Part 2)
In this two-part feature on the economics of the Olympics, Global Finance delves into the financial strategies and innovations that...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
2024 Paris Games: Can The Olympics Finally Claim Financial Victory? (Part 1)
In this two-part feature on the economics of the Summer Olympics, Global Finance delves into the financial strategies and innovations...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Regulation Struggles To Keep Pace With Global Gig Economy
As outsourcing to freelancers spreads, lawmakers and regulators around the world are scrambling to keep pace. Accordingly, companies working the...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Freelancing Boom Goes Global
Use of freelancers of all types, even temporary CFOs, has mushroomed in the last five years. Here’s why more employers...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
The Caucasus: Pivot Points
Geopolitics and the Russia-Ukraine war are highlighting the potential of Georgia and Armenia’s expanding economies. Tbilisi, Georgia, will host the...