Economics, Policy & Regulation
CENTRAL BANKS: WHERE DO THEY GO FROM HERE
The central banker’s job today is certainly difficult. But it had better not be impossible.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
IMF/WORLD BANK ISSUE—INTRODUCTION
Global Finance presents its annual International Monetary Fund/World Bank issue, in conjunction with the organizations’ annual meetings, taking place in Washington, D.C., in early October.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
CEMENTING REGIONAL TIES
AFRICA 2014 | UNITY<br />
Africa’s dream of greater economic unity is gradually becoming a reality, with plans to establish a free-trade area spanning eastern and southern African countries well under way. Yet it could take time for the associated economic and trading benefits to play out.
Awards
CENTRAL BANKER REPORT CARDS 2014
Global Finance presents its annual report on the performance of the world’s central bank governors.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
ELUMELU RETURNS TO UBA TO CONSOLIDATE AFRICA GAINS
NEWSMAKERS | POLAND<br />
Tony Elumelu, former managing director and CEO of United Bank for Africa, returned to the bank in late August as chairman, following his appointment by the shareholders.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
INDEPENDENCE VOTE MARKS THE RETURN OF GORDON BROWN
NEWSMAKERS | UNITED KINGDOM<br />
From Washington to Madrid, there was a collective sigh of relief breathed around Western capitals when Scottish voters decided by a majority of 55% to reject the call for independence and remain part of the United Kingdom. For all those who did not want Scotland to secede, an unlikely hero had emerged in the form of Gordon Brown.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
JAPAN AND INDIA OPTIMISTIC ABOUT FUTURE RELATIONSHIP
MILESTONES | JAPAN<br />
Japanese prime minister Shinz Abe greeted his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, in late August in the city of Kyoto, where the two leaders toured temples and posed for pictures before returning to Tokyo for four days of diplomatic talks.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
LAME DUCK CONGRESS TO TACKLE INVERSIONS
MANAGEMENT | TAX PLANNING<br />
When Congress returns following the November elections, the issue of what to do about US companies making foreign acquisitions to relocate overseas and save on taxes will be high on the agenda.
Country Report
MOVING BEYOND THE COMFORT ZONE
COUNTRY REPORT | TURKEY: OVERVIEW<br />
Recent presidential elections saw political continuity and investor appetite maintained in Turkey, but high levels of indebtedness and political divisions cause some concern.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
POWERING UP GROWTH
AFRICA 2014 | INFRASTRUCTURE<br />
From power plants and mining to tourism and railroads, new infrastructure projects are stimulating the growth of industries across sub-Saharan Africa.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
THE ROAD TO CONVERGENCE
Global Finance sat down with Russell Golden, chairman of the Financial Accounting Standards Board, to discuss the current activities of the FASB—including its recently issued standard on revenue recognition, a joint effort with the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Asian Treasurers Match Strategy To Action
Inside Sibos | Day 3<br />
The increasing sophistication of Asian corporate treasuries to buoy the rapid development of Asian companies is a message that has been growing in resonance in recent years, and it is once again a topic of discussion at this year’s Sibos conference.<br />