Banking
WHO’S WHO IN TREASURY & CASH MANAGEMENT 2014
TREASURY & CASH MANAGEMENT | WHO'S WHO<br />
Global Finance ’s annual list of Who’s Who in Treasury & Cash Management
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Norway’s Fund Ups The Ante On Ethical Investing
Norway’s $870 billion sovereign wealth fund has always been at the forefront of ethical investing, and its actions have influenced the decision making of other asset managers, big and small. But starting next year the fund will reveal its voting intentions before shareholder meetings, not only to be more transparent but also to influence the debate and the subsequent voting.
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Local Terrorism Coverage Beats Global
Although there have been no attacks or payouts in the 12 years since its original passage, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act in the US is set for renewal again, despite the fact that it was only intended as a temporary measure to protect the commercial insurance market and its customers following the attack on the Twin Towers.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
MODI: OBSTACLES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR A NEW INDIA
COVER STORY | INDIA<br />
As prime minister Narendra Modi begins his term in office, global market watchers are hopeful that it could signal a sea change for India’s governance, economy and friendliness to business. But most are tempering that enthusiasm with a dose of skepticism.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
COLOMBIA’S ECONOMIC SUNNY SKIES MAY CLOUD OVER
COLOMBIA<br />
Juan Manuel Santos’ second term as president of Colombia might prove a bit harder than his first—and not only because he won this election with a lower majority.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
FOREIGN INVESTORS WARY OF THAI MILITARY COUP LEADER
THAILAND<br />
When Thailand’s general Prayuth Chan-ocha seized power in a military coup in late May, he didn’t rely on the element of surprise
Banking
FORMER DERIVATIVES SUPERSTAR TAKES THE HELM AT AIG
UNITED STATES<br />
After steering American International Group (AIG) during the financial crisis and putting it back on a sounder footing, president and chief executive officer Robert Benmosche is handing the baton over to Peter Hancock.
Banking
GCC 2014: BANKING ON TECHNOLOGY
GCC REGIONAL SUPERSECTION 2014 | BANKING SECTOR<br />
Banks in the GCC are leveraging the latest technologies to keep pace with a customer base whose members are increasingly demanding, wealthy and tech-savvy.
Banking
GCC 2014: INNOVATION FROM THE GROUND UP
GCC REGIONAL SUPERSECTION 2014 | INNOVATION<br />
Attempts to drive innovation in the Gulf are still at an early stage. But as countries increase R&D spending, the results could have a huge impact on non-oil growth.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
GCC 2014: LOWERING EXPECTATIONS
GCC REGIONAL SUPERSECTION 2014 | INTRODUCTION<br />
The six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council have some of the world’s highest living standards and a combined GDP of more than $1.6 trillion. They play an important role in maintaining global economic stability, and their continuing prosperity depends critically on oil prices and the ability to generate surpluses to pay for infrastructure development and job creation.
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GCC UNITY BEGINS TO FRAY
GCC REGIONAL SUPERSECTION 2014 | UNITY<br />
Despite more than 30 years of political and economic unity, the Gulf Cooperation Council countries remain divided when it comes to foreign policy and approaches to national and regional security.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
MALAWI: NEW PRESIDENT BLESSING IN DISGUISE FOR FOREIGN DONORS
MALAWI<br />
A struggling economy and widespread corruption are but a few of the challenges new Malawian president Peter Mutharika will face during his five-year mandate.