Country Report
Portugal: Bright Spot
Portugal is posting economic growth ahead of the EU average, but a high debt load and unmet needs for public investment signal lingering risks.
Author: Tiziana Barghini
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Data
The Caribbean’s Weathering Economies
The Caribbean’s long-term outlook hinges on diversifying out of tourism and commodities and turning climate change challenges into growth opportunities.
News
Unicredit Swipes Left, Leaving Some Social Media
Italy's largest bank bucks the trend towards greater social media presence.
Award Winners
Growth Taking Hold: Q&A With Global Head Of Country Monitoring Jorge Sáenz-Azcúnaga
Jorge Sáenz-Azcúnaga, global head of Country Monitoring at BBVA, talks with Global Finance about digitization, promising pockets of growth and serving Latin America’s unbanked.
Data
Central America: Under the Radar
While attention is riveted on troubled giants like Venezuela, Central America’s small economies stage a modest comeback.
News
Dominican Republic Leads Caribbean Economies
The Dominican Republic's economy is outperforming those of its neighbors.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Globalization On Trial
This year's World Economic Forum in Davos is happening in an era of rising protectionism and de-globalization.
News
Inequality
The gap in both income and wealth continues to grow, sparking political backlash around the globe. Is it also becoming a drag on growth?
Awards
Global Skills, Local Knowledge: Q&A With BBVA’s Paloma Piqueras
Paloma Piqueras leads Global Wealth and Asset Management at BBVA, Global Finance’s pick this year as the World’s Best Private Bank for Clients with Net Worth Under $1 Million. She speaks about technology, how BBVA structures wealth management and the value of the nonfinancial components of its client service.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Leveraged Lending Boom: Is There Trouble Ahead?
Leveraged loans are hitting highs not seen since 2008.
Country Report
Spain Takes A Breather
A slowdown in GDP growth still leaves Spain outperforming the rest of the eurozone. But will turmoil in Catalonia dampen spirits?