Banking
State Street Bets on Oman
U.S. custody giant State Street is expanding into Oman, a vote of confidence in the Gulf’s smallest aspiring financial center....
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Emerging & Frontier Markets
Ghana Gambles on Gold Royalties
Six governments object as Ghana ties gold royalties directly to soaring bullion prices globally.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Argentina: Grabbing A US Lifeline
On October 9, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a $20 billion currency swap line with Argentina’s central bank and...
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World’s Best Banks in Central and Eastern Europe 2025
The banking industry in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) faced a particularly challenging 2024, marked by a highly fluid interest...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Sri Lanka: New President Wins In An Upset
In a massive political upset, a neo-Marxist political outsider won September’s presidential election in Sri Lanka. The victory of Anura...
Technology
TSMC Starts Building Its First European Chip Plant
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the world’s biggest semiconductor chip maker, broke ground in early August on its first facility in...
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World’s Best Banks 2024—Central And Eastern Europe
With war in their midst and a challenging macroeconomic environment regionally and globally, it wasn’t an easy year for banks...
Banking
World’s Best Banks 2023—Central and Eastern Europe
Central and Eastern European banks work to regain their footing after a challenging year.
News
India To Take Largest Population Title From China
China's population is falling while India's is rising and this change has vast implications for the global economy.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Foxconn Looks To Expand Production Outside China
Foxconn’s shift toward US production is also in line with the US government’s broader efforts to develop a supply chain that is more resilient and less reliant on other markets.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Sri Lanka: IMF Approves Bailout
Sri Lanka’s perfect storm of economic disaster started with the Covid-19 pandemic and years of government nepotism, corruption, and economic mismanagement ultimately led to a$50 billion default on foreign loans.
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Best Treasury and Cash Management Providers 2023: Africa
Adapt—orrisk being left behind.