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Spanish Bank Reforms: Breaking Bad Cycles

The 2012 European bailout of the Spanish banks was probably the nadir of the Spanish financial and economic crisis butan aggressive approach to tackling its banking-system troubles setSpain apart from its Mediterranean neighbors such as Italy

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Argentina’s Macri Clears The Way

Argentina’s leaders believe they can attract more foreign investment, and have huge expectations for its benefits.

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Banks Wary Of Opening Up

Rules requiring banks to make client data available to third parties are taking shape, generating both trepidation and excitement in the fintech world.

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Can Technology Ensure Compliance?

Regtech firms have new tools to help the financial industry meet stricter regulatory requirements and fight cyberthreats.

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Cash Is The Enemy

Zelle is simplifying peer-to-peer digital payments in hopes of winning over mainstream mobile-banking customers.

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GCC Mall Culture Meets The Future

With high per-capita incomes and strong mobile use, the GCC is poised for a surge in online shopping. Still, air-conditioned malls retain their allure.

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GCC People Power

New approaches to labor management can help GCC economies wean themselves away from their energy dependence.

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GCC Unity Cracks

The longer Qatar’sstandoff fromits Arab neighbors drags on, the worse the damage will be.

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Gulf Nations Cope With Low Crude Prices

How Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar are adjusting to new oil-market realities.

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Partnering Strategically, Spending Smartly

Forming partnerships can be a good way for banks to quickly add new features, as long as they don’t get distracted from their long-term vision.

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Portugal: A Eurozone Turnaround

Six years after its bailout, Portugal is still saddled with one of the highest levels of debt in the region.

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Pressure-Treated Property Markets

There are opportunities in Gulf-region property markets—if you know where to look.