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Talking Up The Turkish Economy

An unexpected uptick in economic growth, a failed military coup and geopolitical tensions haven’t kept Turkey down. And the country’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoan, looks set to strengthen his hold on power with snap elections called for June.

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Turkish Banks: A Year Of Normalization

Turkey's banks have had a good run but rising debts remain a worry.

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Angola: In Pursuit Of Stability

One of Africa’s largest economies is trying to stay afloat in the face of growing challenges.

Banking

Samba Financial Group: Practical and Proud

Rania Nashar, CEO of Samba Financial Group, is the first female CEO of a listed commercial bank in Saudi Arabia. She talks about modernization in the kingdom and at the bank, as well as Samba’s role in supporting the reinvention of the national economy.

Banking

Banking on Kuwait’s Local Market

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait’s CEO, Michel Accad, opens up about his country’s economic role in the Arab world and why the Gulf nation might never achieve all its lofty aspirations.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Cyprus Shores Up Financial Sector

As the Mediterranean island nation's economy has stabilized, so too have its banks.

Banking

Kuwait: Strong and Stable, Seeking New Pizzazz

Cash-rich Kuwait, bolstered by a healthy banking sector, is taking steps to reduce dependence on petroleum and motivate entrepreneurs.

Banking

NBK-Kuwait Ready To Power Growth

Salah Al-Fulaij, CEO of NBK-Kuwait, shares thoughts with Global Finance about competition, Kuwait’s growth prospects and the pressures of global regulation.

Banking

Revamping Kuwait’s Stock Exchange

FTSE announced Kuwait’s forthcoming addition to the Secondary Emerging Markets list last September. What’s happened since?

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Cyprus Tries, Again, to Move Ahead

The failure of UN negotiations aside, 2017 was a positive year of consolidation and growth for the Cypriot economy.

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Mexico Slows As Politics Flares

Peso volatility and investor caution are likely to linger through the middle of the year.

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Saudi Arabia’s Half-Court Press

The Saudi kingdom seems to be on a path of radical change, broadening options for women and opening to new sectors, but a ruling-family schism could derail the effort.