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European Investment Bank: Investment Plan for Europe
Investment Plan for Europe – Paradigm Shift in the Use of Public Resources The Marshall Plan
Michael Pettis: Money Is Not Created Out of Thin Air
A recurring conversation I have with clients concerns the ability of banks to create credit, and of
James Zhan, UNCTAD: Investment – In Need of Direction
Fragmented, incoherent investment policies, and regulatory uncertainty are dampening investor confidence in an economic environment already
- Markets
Davos: Seizing the Moment – Or Not
The man himself was unable to attend the proceedings in Davos – he has other commitments,
Nouriel Roubini: The Global Growth Funk
The International Monetary Fund and others have recently revised downward their forecasts for global growth –
Mohamed A El-Erian: Is the Perfect Storm Over for Markets?
Earlier this year, financial markets around the world were forced to navigate a perfect storm –
- SMEs
UNCTAD: Africa Rising
Africa needs investment to advance sustainable development and see the continent prosper. James Zhan, Astrit Sulstarova
Patrick Awuah: Educating the Future Leaders of Africa
The prestigious and pioneering Ashesi University in Ghana is on a mission to educate a new
Mowgli Foundation Report: Mentoring Achieved Return on Mentoring Investment (ROMI) Returns of 890%
The Mowgli Foundation publishes a report that highlights the Return on Mentoring Investment (ROMI) and economic
- Economics & Convergence
Otaviano Canuto, IMF: What Happened to World Trade?
World trade suffered another disappointing year in 2015, experiencing a contraction in merchandise trade volumes during
Ross Jackson: Stemming the Flow of Refugees – An Holistic Approach
The unprecedented surge of refugees streaming into Europe is no doubt due to the ongoing wars
Michael Pettis: China – What the New Currency Regime Means and How It Affects the World
On Tuesday, August 18, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) surprised the markets with a partial
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Grant Thornton Hong Kong: M&A – Cultural Alignment for Successful Integration
Too often companies put together look great on paper but are fraught with management and structural problems
SpaceX: Making a Splash in Privatised Space Exploration
The United States government is outsourcing its business in space at an astronomical rate. Contracts worth
TD: Making the Environment Part of the Bank’s DNA
When Mike Pedersen joined TD Bank Group in 2007 as Group Head, Corporate Operations, he was
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Energy for the Masses: Raiders of the Lost Promise – The Holy Grail of Nuclear Fusion
All You Ever Wanted to Know about Stellarators and Tokamaks The vast amounts of energy released
PwC: Oil & Gas in Africa – Planning a Response to the Price Drop
Overall, activity in the oil and gas industry across the African continent has slowed in the
Energy Case Study: Peru
Peru is the third largest country in South America with a land area five times that
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Calestous Juma: A Biotech Revolution for Africa
In western countries, the genetic modification of crops is often seen as a threat to the
Strategy&: Gaining a Competitive Edge in Africa
Worldwide, companies have begun to make expansion across Africa a priority, recognising that – despite many
Troy Wiseman: Bamboo – A Sustainable Source of Fibre
Over the last ten years, REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) and REDD+ developments
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Building Stronger Governance and Compliance Foundations in Sub-Saharan Africa
Analysts, politicians, economists and media pundits have kicked off 2016 with a largely pessimistic outlook for
Science-Based Emissions Targets: A New Foundation for Corporate Climate Action
Corporate emissions-reduction targets have become commonplace. In 2014, 80% of companies that reported their emissions to
IFC: Corporate Governance Gains Prominence with the Forthcoming ASEAN Economic Community
One of the much-anticipated events in Asia this year is the formation of the ASEAN Economic
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World Bank Group: Ask Citizens Where Public Money Should Go – The Surprising Results
As citizen engagement gains traction in the development agenda, identifying the extent to which it produces
European Court of Justice: Looking for the Digital Utopia
In a textbook case of be-careful-what-you-wish-for, frustrated lobbyists plying their trade in Brussels on behalf of
UNCTAD Investment and Enterprise Division: An Investment Perspective on International Taxation
Tax avoidance practices by multinational enterprises (MNEs) often depend on corporate structures that are built by
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Mohamed A El-Erian: The Great Policy Divergence
Over the next few weeks, the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank are likely
Ross Jackson: Eurozone – The End Game
It has become clear to most EU citizens, but not yet to the EU leaders, that
Nouriel Roubini: A Financial Early-Warning System
Recent market volatility – in emerging and developed economies alike – is showing once again how
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Hermès: Corporate Savoir Vivre
Horse & Hound magazine recently rated the Hermès Cavale among its top ten saddles in the
Billionaires’ Toys: There Is No Point other than Bigger is Better
Turn the clock back a few centuries, and all a man had to do to show
Ray-Ban: Wearable Icon
October 20 1944, on the Philippine island of Leyte, Gaetano Faillace, personal photographer to General Douglas
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Ann Makosinski: A Beautiful Mind
Inventors don’t always make the best entrepreneurs. The skills and attitudes needed to develop new ideas
Liya Kebede: Millionaire with a Heart
The people of rugged, landlocked Ethiopia do not lack in natural grace and beauty. Some of
Thomas Piketty: Courting Controversy
If there was one person who could be likened to a rock star in the world
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Robert J Shiller: Mastering Data
One of the elite Sterling professors at Yale University, he predicted both the dot-com bubble and
Adam Smith: The Original Economic Thinker
The year 1776 marked the dawn of modern capitalism: nothing to do with a few rebellious
Sebastião Salgado: Capturing the Moment
Sebastião Salgado abandoned a promising career as an economist in his 30s to become a highly-regarded
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CFI.co Meets the CEO of eDreams ODIGEO: Dana Dunne
Pushing the mobile experience beyond bookings is the next frontier to be settled by the online
CFI.co Meets the CEO of STOXX: Hartmut Graf
As CEO, Hartmut Graf identifies and executes strategic business initiatives, while driving a culture of client
CFI.co Meets Akerton Partners: The Experience and Knowhow to Make a Difference
Francisco Camacho Francisco Camacho is a managing partner, and cofounder, of Akerton Partners. Mr Camacho has
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Nick Clegg: A Heart That Will Yet Be Sorely Missed
As David Cameron was celebrating his party’s astonishing victory at the polls on May 8, his
Sophie in ‘t Veld: Calling the European Council to Order
Dutch MEP Sophie in ‘t Veld believes that the freedom of every person to hold their
Caroline Criado-Perez: Ordeal and Success by Social Media
The rise of social media has transformed the way in which the world communicates. However, this
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Fidel Castro: An Antagonist Remembered
The last Marxist-Leninist to hold a place on the world stage has left, signalling the end
Zaha Hadid (1950-2016): “I Don’t Design Nice Buildings”
Zaha Hadid orphaned this world on March 31 and left it waiting for great works that
Eduardo Galeano: Remembering a Forgotten Continent
In the last days of his presidency, José Mujica visited the Casmu Hospital in Montevideo to
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Book Review: Private Island – Why Britain Now Belongs to Someone Else
A Balance Disturbed for All the Wrong Reasons It remains somewhat of a mystery how Chancellor
A Sojourn in Davos: Things Will Never Be the Same
Book Review – The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann For all its potential as a canvas
Book Review: Squeezing Cash Out of Milliseconds
Time is money. To high-frequency traders, it means big money. HFTs make cash by being milliseconds
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Political Order and Political Decay: From the Industrial Revolution to the Globalization of Democracy
“When the middle class constitutes only 20–30 percent of the population, it may side with antidemocratic
Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945
CFI Must-Reads Title Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945 Author Tony Judt ISBN 978-0-1430-3775-0 link
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values
“The real purpose of the scientific method is to make sure nature hasn’t misled you into
- The Zuckerberg List
The Kandy-Kolored Tangerine-Flake Streamline Baby
“He sounded like Jean-François Revel, a French socialist writer who talks about one of the great
The Gonzo Papers Anthology
“Absolute truth is a very rare and dangerous commodity in the context of professional journalism.” For
The Grapes of Wrath
“Man, unlike any other thing organic or inorganic in the universe, grows beyond his work, walks
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World Investment Forum: Seeking Ways to Unlock the Idle Trillions
As the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) celebrates its fiftieth anniversary, business and
Sustainable Stock Exchanges: Urgent Need for Simple Metrics
The 4th biennial Global Dialogue on the Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) Initiative, concluded yesterday (10/14) at
WIF: Start-Up Democracy Tunisia Steals the Show
Interim Prime-Minister Mehdi Jomâa of Tunisia has offered to host the next World Investment Forum (WIF),
- World Economic Forum
Davos: Till We Meet Again – Bankers Packing Up
Dutch Finance Minister and President of the Eurogroup Jeroen Dijsselbloem is worried that the increased insularity
Davos: Seizing the Moment – Or Not
The man himself was unable to attend the proceedings in Davos – he has other commitments,
Davos: Globalists Hail President Xi Jinping
This week, China debuts on the world stage as the unlikely saviour of globalism. President Xi
- Greece & The Euro
Nouriel Roubini: Europe’s Barbarians Inside the Gate
I am on a two-week European tour at a time that could make one either very pessimistic
European Court of Justice: Looking for the Digital Utopia
In a textbook case of be-careful-what-you-wish-for, frustrated lobbyists plying their trade in Brussels on behalf of
Ross Jackson: A Silver Lining to Europe’s Troubles
As we await the outcome of the four-month extension of the Greek credit arrangement with the
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- AwardsExcellence
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British Airways: Best Premium Travel Experience Global 2017Unveiling a major investment drive to upgrade its long-haul business and premium economy class services, British
UBS: Best Green Bank SwitzerlandAn increasing number of businesses, including banks, are adapting their corporate structures and processes to incorporate
UAE is Recognised by CFI.co as Best FDI Destination in the Middle EastFollowing presentation of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) 2015 Awards for FDI-agencies at a Gala Dinner
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Schlumberger Nigeria: Best Sustainability AwardIn over forty countries, oilfield services company Schlumberger is actively engaged in promoting science, technology, engineering,
The CFI.co Award for Best HSE Standards, West Africa, goes to Mobil Oil Nigeria PlcMobil Oil Nigeria Plc traces its proud history back to 1907. This top petroleum products marketing
Old Mutual: Best Community Engagement Programme, South AfricaResponsibility is at the heart of Old Mutual’s success over the past 165 years and the
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Best Commercial Bank, China: CFI.co names China MerchantsChina Merchants Bank, headquartered in Shenzen and boasting 500 branches, is the CFI.co 2014 winner of
Colombo Stock Exchange: Most Sustainable Growth Exchange AsiaWith investor confidence solid and a booming economy, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is in a
A Touch of Class: Century Properties Group Wins Real Estate Award in the PhilippinesWith a passion for quality in both service and product plus an uncannily keen sense for
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Julius Bär Group: Best Private Bank SwitzerlandManaging the assets of private clients across the globe, Julius Bär Group maintains offices in over
UBS: Best Green Bank SwitzerlandPicture a world in which large power plants spewing noxious fumes into the atmosphere have been
Nordea Asset Management: ESG Award Winner in EuropeAccording to the CFI.co Judging Panel, ‘Nordea well understands the benefits that accrue to investors when
- Latin America
BCI: Our Fund Manager Winner in ChileThe CFI.co Judging Panel rates BCI Investment Management very highly and has announced that the award
Bolsa de Valores de Colombia: Best Stock Exchange, Latin AmericaThe Bolsa de Valores de Colombia (BVC) – a private organisation – was established in 2001
The Odebrecht Foundation Wins CFI Award for Community Engagement, BrazilThe Odebrecht Organisation is a very successful and highly diversified Brazilian group which is active in
- North America
Mercury Capital Advisors Group Best Fund Raising Team Global
Mercury Capital Advisors Group have perfected flat management within the company, creating a team where everyone takes
Banco Interacciones: Our Winner in Mexico for a Second Year
The CFI Judging Panel would like to congratulate Banco Interacciones on repeating its triumph of last
BNY Mellon: Winner of the CFI.co Wealth Manager Award, US
The CFI.co Judging Panel has named BNY Mellon as winner of the prestigious award, ’Best Wealth
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Saudi Hollandi: Best SME Bank, KSA, for a Second YearThe CFI.co Judging Panel is always delighted when winners repeat their success in subsequent years. It
Bentley Powers Ahead in Customer Satisfaction: CFI.co Award Winner, Middle EastThere has been powerful performance at Bentley Motors, Middle East this past year. Dubai is the
UBP Wins the CFI.co Private Banking Award, UAENow that many of the global universal banks are returning to their core business and divesting
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Jury for AIM 2017 IPA Awards Receives Recognition
The six esteemed jury members for the AIM 2017’s Investment Promotion Agency (IPA) awards receives recognition
Family Office Investing: CFI.co Panellist Speaking at Opal, London 2017
As a part of Opal’s Private Wealth Series, this conference was attended by High Net-Worth Individuals,
Davos: Seizing the Moment – Or Not
The man himself was unable to attend the proceedings in Davos – he has other commitments,
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Banco Nacional de Angola: Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing
January 12, 2016, Luanda, Angola: The National Bank of Angola (BNA) today announced that it is
The Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility (LoCAL) of UNCDF: Climate Change Impacts on Natural and Human Systems
“For women, the road was crucial. It was hard to deliver babies because of access: we
African Governments Invest in Skills in Sciences, Engineering, and Technology
President Macky Sall of Senegal launches a new Regional Scholarship and Innovative Fund in Johannesburg, South
- Start-Ups
Stacey Ferreira: The Billion Dollar Pitch
Few people make their first million before they turn twenty, and fewer still can say they
Ann Low, US Department of State: Go Green by 2019 – Make Business Registration Easy Everywhere by 2019
The “Go Green by 2019” campaign is designed to promote transparent and user-friendly business registration processes
New Business-Registration Portal Goes Global
A new web portal has been launched to help companies directly access, and assess the user-friendliness
- Corporate
Mercury Capital Advisors: Customisation and Global Presence
Headquartered in New York, and with offices in London, Tokyo, Singapore, Dubai, San Francisco, Boston, and
Alexander Forbes Group: Three Strategies for Growth
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Limited, a specialised financial services group headquartered in South Africa, successfully listed
Nordea Asset Management: Pinch, Push, and Shift…
While financial markets globally have undergone substantial stress and change, an increasing number of mainstream investors
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