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Islamic Finance FAQ: A Global Finance Series
Islamic finance is a fast-growing $3.9 trillion industry, yet many finance professionals do not know halal from haram. Global Finance...
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
Spain: From Red To Black
Spain is enjoying a positive current account with an export boom and services are doing very well. Can it keep...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
ASEAN Girds For Growth
Southeast Asia’s rapidly expanding economy is attracting foreign investors and new commitments from global corporations. Can it challenge China in...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Alternative Financing Comes Of Age
Fintech is fueling a boom in innovation, offering CFOs an array of new ways to access capital. For years, alternative...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Regulation Struggles To Keep Pace With Global Gig Economy
As outsourcing to freelancers spreads, lawmakers and regulators around the world are scrambling to keep pace. Accordingly, companies working the...
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Sri Lanka: Recovery Takes Hold
To say that Sri Lanka has seen its ups and downs lately is a bit of a perennial. The island...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Freelancing Boom Goes Global
Use of freelancers of all types, even temporary CFOs, has mushroomed in the last five years. Here’s why more employers...
Banking
Resilience Amid Adversity: The State Of Global Banking
Global banking aced 2023 despite the drama of bank failures. The banking industry emerged triumphant in 2023, a year that...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
The Changing Face Of FDI
After years of lackluster growth, foreign direct investment is growing. As recent history has consistently demonstrated, there is nothing...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
The Caucasus: Pivot Points
Geopolitics and the Russia-Ukraine war are highlighting the potential of Georgia and Armenia’s expanding economies. Tbilisi, Georgia, will host the...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Bahrain: Looking For Buy-In
Bahrain has big plans for development, and investors are interested. But its geographic position is both a blessing and a...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
United Arab Emirates: Trade, Finance, And Tourism Drive Economic Growth
Dubai and the other emirates have made globalization work in the Gulf by leveraging oil revenue to create a more...