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Executive Interviews

Beyond The Mailroom: Q&A With Pitney Bowes’ President Of Global Financial Services Christopher Johnson

Christopher Johnson, president of Global Financial Services at Pitney Bowes, speaks about global small business lending and the goals for PB’s Chartered Bank and Financial Services division.

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Europe Grapples With Green Energy

A proposal to label some natural gas and nuclear power plants green investments has prompted backlash from environmentalists and heightened tensions among the 27 member countries.

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GDP Growth: China Outpaces Europe

Chinese officials say the race for global economic dominance will be decided not just by the sheer size of the country’s total output but also by the elements included in that output.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Japanese Tech Company Gets A French CEO

Michel Combes, a graduate of the France’s elite Ecole Polytechnique, has three decades of experience in the telecom industry.

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Russia And Ukraine Fight With Crypto

Cryptocurrencies have become virtual ammunition used by both Russia and Ukraine in the conflict.

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The Philippines Eases Tough Foreign Investment Laws

Foreign companies will soon be able to own 100% of companies in most economic sectors.

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UAE: New Corporate Taxes

The latest developments come as the UAE moves to tighten regulations following criticism that it is a hub for illicit financial activity.

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Volkswagen In Delicate Talks With Porsche Heirs

The companies’ fortunes have been intertwined since the 1930s.

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Russian Debt: The New Gamble

Some opportunists see profits in the Ukraine conflict, but creditors already face losses, and the possibility of defaults looms.

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Europe Unites To Remove Russian Banks From Swift

In a dramatic turnaround, European nations put their differences and national interests aside to do what was formerly unthinkable.

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Russia Escapes Swift Sanctions—For Now

Despite a raft of sanctions announced by the US and other countries targeting Russia's biggest banks, there is no international consensus aboutremoving Russia from the Swift network—yet.

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Vodacom Ruling A Win For Africa’s Inventors

South Africa'scourt sides with the inventor of "Please Call Me" at Vodacom's expense.