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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

News

GCC UNITY BEGINS TO FRAY

GCC REGIONAL SUPERSECTION 2014 | UNITY 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 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.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

RUSSIA REAPS REWARDS FOR STEADY CHINESE COURTSHIP

RUSSIA/CHINA The recent raft of Chinese investments into Russia following president Putin’s May visit to Shanghai might look like a rapid response to counter Western sanctions.

Banking

SALON: EBENEZER ESSOKA, STANDARD CHARTERED

Ebenezer Essoka, a native of Cameroon, is vice chair for Africa at Standard Chartered. He sat down with Global Finance to discuss African trade and the need for African policymakers to ensure that foreign investment deals are in the best interest of all stakeholders.