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India And Indonesia: Going Cold Turkey
The prospect of US Fed “tapering” is still taking its toll on Indonesia and India, as both nations face mounting deficits and international pressure for structural reform.
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
Latin America: Libra Rising
EMERGING MARKETS REGIONAL REVIEW Latin America may be experiencing its worst slowdown in economic growth since the global financial crisis, but there are some bright spots for investors willing to play a long game. While some analysts had predicted 2014 ...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
North Korea: Ignore The Sanctions
North Korea has taken modest steps in recent weeks to liberalize its economy by introducing new special economic zones (SEZs), loosening currency exchange restrictions and strengthening foreign trade relationships.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Peru: A Market-Friendly PM
In a widely anticipated cabinet reshuffle at the end of October, Peruvian president Ollanta Humala appointed 67-year-old Cesar Villanueva the country’s new prime minister, the fourth of his four-year term.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Polls & Stats: Welcome Mat
Doing Business: Who Improved The Most In 2012/13 “In 2012/13, 29 economies implemented three or more reforms improving their business regulatory systems as measured by Doing Business. Ten stand out as having narrowed the distance to frontier the most. Together, ...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Slovenia Prospers Against The Odds
Despite recurrent anti-government protests and corruption scandals, Slovenia, the tiny Adriatic republic of just over two million, ranks as the 24th-most-prosperous country in the world, according to the annual Legatum Institute Prosperity Index, which ranks 142 countries by criteria like entrepreneurship and opportunity and personal freedom as well as economy.
News
South Sudan: New Country, Familiar Story
As African countries increasingly appear on investors’ radars, the world’s newest country, South Sudan, is forging ahead with its drive to attract foreign investment.
Banking
Special Report: Turkish Banking
The Turkish banking sector’s prospects are bright, driven by innovation and torrid credit expansion. Mergers and acquisitions remain vibrant, and the nation’s mobile technology provides a shining global example. But the financial tea leaves aren’t altogether reassuring.
Award Winners
World’s Best Bank Awards Ceremony 2013
Global Financeheld its 17th annual Best Bank Awards ceremony recently at Washington’s National Press Club.
Award Winners
World’s Best Derivatives Providers 2013
GLOBAL RISK MANAGEMENT — BANKS, PLATFORMS VIE FOR CONTROL By Gordon Platt Global Finance presents its annual awards highlighting the best global derivatives providers. Four large commercial banks account for 93% of the total US banking industry’s notional amounts of ...
Award Ceremonies and Events
World’s Best Internet Bank Awards Ceremony 2013
In November,Global Financeheld its 10th annual Best Internet Bank Awards dinner at New York’s Harvard Club.
Award Winners
World’s Best Internet BanksRound Two
ANNUAL SURVEY — STANDING OUT FROM THE CROWD By Adam Rombel In the second of a two-part series, Global Finance recognizes the best corporate/institutional and consumer Internet banks globally and in six regions, as well as an overall winner. For ...