Country Report
China Bolsters Portugal’s FDI
Given the range of mammoth audit failures by the biggest names in accounting, many are wondering whether it's time for a new approach to validating corporate numbers.
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Colombia’s Duque Pushes For Growth After Dramatic Win
With the civil war over, Colombia can focus on growing its economy.
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Corporate Debt: Filling The Gap
Capital markets step in to fill the funding void as government support for corporate players wanes.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Côte d’Ivoire: Perfectly Positioned
Côte d’Ivoire offers much to foreign investors, and government administrators are getting used to what is involved.
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Custody Battle
With the growth in digital assets, there’s a growing need for secure custody. Fintech startups are ready, but where are the banks?
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Getting Serious About Blockchain
Some of the world’s largest institutions are dabbling, as blockchain and DLT invade areas like trade finance, syndicated lending and cross-border payments.
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Instant Gratification
So much in the modern, high-tech world happens instantaneously; it’s only a matter of time for payments to catch up.
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Managing Migration
As a pathway to harmonization and platform interoperability for financial institutions, ISO 20022 is catching on. But migration to the global payments standard could be easier.
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Oil Impact: Make Hay Now
A rise in oil prices has eased the immediate financial stress of Gulf nations, but the need for diversification remains pressing.
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Oman: Pivotal Position
Oman qualifies as the least known and understood of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, but its importance goes beyond its size.
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On Shifting Sands
GCC countries face a number of challenges as they move towards the post-oil era.
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Open Banking’s Stealth Debut
Regulators are pressing for institutions to open their APIs. But first, the banks need to know their customers want what open banking can give them.