Economics, Policy & Regulation
US Hedge Fund Activists Tackle CEOs
CSX is only the latest example of shareholder activists pushing for change in leadership.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
A New Day Dawning For US Regional Banks?
Expectations for lower corporate taxes and an easing of regulatory pressure on the finance industry under President Donald Trump bode well for midsize regional banks and their commercial clients across the US. Will those expectations be met or dashed?
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Infrastructure: Can It Rebuild The Global Economy?
Bridges, ports, roads and dams: Infrastructure investment is having a moment in the sun. But will it rise to the high hopes so many have that it can rebuild crumbling economies around the world?
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
New Ratings For A Knowledge Economy
Which countries lead the global knowledge economy? At least one academic suggests that current assessments of a country’s knowledge base are too narrow and reliant on averages.<span style="font-size: 14px;">In research to be presented in April at INSEAD, Kai Chan argues that a nation's brightest talent—not its average capabilities—determine its knowledge capacity.</span>
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Jack Ma Pledges US Jobs. Sort Of
Alibaba executive chairman Jack Ma stood side by side with president-elect Donald Trumpon January 9 to tout Alibaba plans that would “create one million [US] jobs.” Turns out, the plans are to support exporters, which may or may not create jobs in the US.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Old Essay Shines Light On Trumps Trade Rep
A35-page essay in the archives of the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission shows howRobert Lighthizer, a veteran attorney who is now Trump’s pick for US Trade Representative, might approach America's$30 billion-a-month trade deficit with China.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Tough Negotiator To Lead Canada’s Foreign Ministry
Former Canadian trade minister Chrystia Freeland will head the Foreign Ministry.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Brexit’s Impact on London’s Financial Sector
London’s financial sector is likely to lose business—but to whom, and how much? Other European nations are courting UK-based finance operations.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
CFOs Boxed Out By Compliance?
CFOs are now so consumed by the need to meet expanding compliance requirements, they’re finding it harder to focus on big-picture strategy.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Fresh Challenges For New Leader At Coke
The Coca-Cola Company, one of the most identifiable international brands in the world, is changing its leadership.
Country Report
Under Putin, Russia’s Investment Climate Still Chilly
The worst may be past for Russia’s economy, but it will be toughto attractglobal investors, even if Putin caps his foreign policy triumphs by persuading the West to ease sanctions.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Black Money Battle Hampers Business
India's demonetization drive is having huge impact on India’s $ 2.2 trillion economy, wreaking havoc on business operations.