Banking
The Fintech Effect
Dick Oskam, global head of sales for transaction services, ING, talks virtual bank accounts and blockchain technology.
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
UK: London Guilty Verdict Sends Shockwaves Through System
When former UBS and Citigroup derivatives trader Thomas Hayes was found guilty last month on all eight charges of conspiracy to manipulate Libor, it was the verdict heard around the world.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Erdoans Presidential Ambitions For Turkey Stymied
Newsmakers | Turkey
It has been said that ultimately all political careers end in failure, but until June 7, few observers were expecting this maxim to be true, quite yet, of Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoan.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
European Commission To Streamline & Strengthen Tax Regime
Management | Tax Policy
In an effort to clamp down on tax avoidance by multinationals, the European Commission has announced plans to revive a proposal to unify the corporate tax base across Europe.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Iceland Dismantles Last Of Restrictions Set From Economic Crisis
Milestones | Iceland
Nearly seven years after introducing controls on capital movements, Iceland is planning to ease restrictions it put in place when the collapse of its banking system brought the country to the brink of financial meltdown.
Country Report
Portugal Building On A Train Of Achievements
Country Report | Portugal
Portugal’s economy is booming. Exports are up and unemployment is down. Insufficient capital investment is the last tough nut to crack, and the government is attacking it with gusto—and significant tax reform.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Regulators Eye Corporate Crowdfunding
Trends | Crowdfunding
With traditional lenders facing stricter liquidity requirements as a result of the global financial crisis, crowdfunding is becoming an increasingly appealing source of financing for corporates.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Scottish Skills Continue To Attract FDI
Scotland still brings in more foreign direct investment than many larger countries. Last year it again headed the list of top UK destinations outside London.
Award Winners
Taking The Customer Digital
BBVA’s President and COO Carlo Torres Villa on the explosive growth of online banking and mobile banking.
Country Report
New Opportunities For Spanish Political Parties
Country Report | Spain
The era of absolute majorities in Spanish politics is over.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Nicola Sturgeon, A Scottish Thorn In David Cameron’s Side
United Kingdom | Many questions are still being asked about David Cameron’s dramatic win on May 7. How did opinion polls, which predicted a tight race between Conservatives and Labour and even a Labour win, get it so wrong?
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Russian Trade, On A Roller Coaster, Looks Set For Big Changes
Trends | FX Commodities Q&A
Petr Grishin, head of macro research and chief economist for Eastern Europe at VTB Capital, discussed the ruble, oil prices and Russian trade with Global Finance.