Features
Can Canada Restore Its Dudley Do-Right Reputation?
A major blot on the country’s wholesome image is the questionable behaviour and ethics of some of its mining and energy companies both at home and overseas
Author: Gilly Wright
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
Cybersecurity – 2015’s Top Priority
Last year ended with a data breach of the US retailer Target, this year "The Sony Hack". What will 2015 hold for cyberattacks and cybersecurity?
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INTERNET BANKING AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE: TREVOR HAEGER, STANDARD CHARTERED
What is the key consideration in adopting a digitized banking strategy?
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INTERNET BANKING AND INTERBANK PLATFORMS: STEPHEN LEE, DBS
How significant is a digitized, simplified, single platform to trade finance?
Economics, Policy & Regulation
TUNISIA: COMPROMISE IS KEY TO STABILITY
<strong>Tunisia | Newsmakers</strong><br />
Elections in Tunisia in October, which saw the secular Nidaa Tounes party (39.7%) narrowly beat the incumbent Islamic party, Ennahda (31.8% of the vote), were widely praised for being free and fair. Questions remain, however, about their democratic robustness.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
IS WHITMAN DRIVEN SOLELY BY PRAGMATISM IN HP SPLIT?
Newsmakers | United States<br />
HP CEO Meg Whitman’s volte-face announcement to split the company in two has drawn a lot of speculation about, and criticism of, the motives behind the decision.
Features
Economic Master Plan Likely to Continue w/New President
Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has just announced seven new infrastructure projects, worth $1.1 billion, as part of master plan to accelerate and expand Indonesia's economic development.
News
GOOGLE INNOVATOR TAKES SKILLS TO WASHINGTON
NEWSMAKERS | UNITED STATES<br />
The technology community has warmly welcomed the appointment of Megan Smith as the next chief technology officer of the US.
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BEST INTERNET BANKS 2014 ROUND 1
In this first installment of a two-part series, Global Finance identifies the top online corporate and consumer banks by country and then by region, according to product or service category.
Shoring Up the Supply Chain Mix Reduces Risks
Much has been made of the rush to reshore manufacturing operations by US and European companies over the past couple of years, but very few have brought significant production back home, and those that have, to much fanfare, have also done so in China, India and other markets.
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Local Terrorism Coverage Beats Global
Although there have been no attacks or payouts in the 12 years since its original passage, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act in the US is set for renewal again, despite the fact that it was only intended as a temporary measure to protect the commercial insurance market and its customers following the attack on the Twin Towers.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
RUSSIA REAPS REWARDS FOR STEADY CHINESE COURTSHIP
RUSSIA/CHINA<br />
The recent raft of Chinese investments into Russia following president Putin’s May visit to Shanghai might look like a rapid response to counter Western sanctions.