Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Scottish Skills Continue To Attract FDI
Scotland still brings in more foreign direct investment than many larger countries. Last year it again headed the list of top UK destinations outside London.
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Zimbabwe Attacking Hyperinflation
Milestones | Zimbabwe
The demonetization of the Zimbabwean dollar began in June and holders of the near worthless currency have until September 30 to exchange it for US dollars.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Alibaba CEO Zhang Pushes Global Growth Strategy
China | Chinese ecommerce company Alibaba’s new CEO, Daniel Zhang, is a star, credited with the success of Tmall.com and the November 11 Singles Day—an online buying bonanza that has overtaken Black Friday as the most lucrative online shopping day of the year.
Banking
Blockchain Technology | Banking On Bitcoin
Special Report | Bitcoin
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin that exchange digital information are a disruptive area for banks. The industry at first dismissed such currencies, but is now looking at how Bitcoin could change their business.
Banking
Fintech Breathes New Life Into The Finance Sector
Special Report | Fintech
By putting customers first, fintechs are using technology to provide more responsive and cost-effective financial solutions for clients.
Data
Life Expectancy By Country
Data on life expectancy offers insight into the health of countries around the world and, as such, into their citizens'chances and ability to prosper.
Data
World Population Distribution By Country
Population distribution refers to the arrangement or spread of people living in a given area and includes how the population of an area is arranged according to variables, such as age, race or sex.
Features
A Bitcoin Islamic Microfinance Scheme Blossoms In San Francisco
Cryptocurrencies, unlike fiat money, are, by definition, more a commodity than a pure currency, giving them compelling appeal for Islamic finance—because renting a commodity is in line with the principles of shariah, unlike lending based on interest.
Awards
ANZ’S DIGITAL DRIVER: ANDREW GÉCZY
In an interview with Global Finance, Andrew Géczy, ANZ’s CEO of international and institutional banking (IIB), talked about Asia’s remarkable growth—and why the region’s financial system will likely overtake the combined US and European markets by 2030.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
FRANCE | GOVERNMENT UPS ITS STAKE IN RENAULT
Milestones | France
The French government temporarily increased its stake in French carmaker Renault to nearly 20% ahead of the company’s annual general meeting in April.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
MALTA: FCM BANK IS KEEPING IT SIMPLE – VINCENT MA
Launched just three years ago, FCM Bank is the only bank in Malta to specialize solely in savings and fixed-term offerings. During a talk with Global Finance, chief operating officer Vincent Ma explained why FCM Bank has zeroed in on those two products.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
STRUCTURAL REFORM IN LATIN AMERICA: FDI MAGNET
FDI Update | FDI Magnet
Countries that dismantled protec-tionist policies are still attracting FDI, despite the commodities bust. Others aren’t doing so well.