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Access Granted: Simple Policies in a Complicated Financial Ecosystem
The Access Bank UK is a Nigerian success story that has passed the $100m milestone for three years in a row. The Access Bank UK Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nigerian Stock Exchange-listed Access Bank Plc, is having
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Vive, Île-de-France! Go-ahead Region takes its Leading Role On Sustainability to its Heart
As a capital region, this historical part of France is a major European political and financial hub The Île-de-France region is globally recognised, thanks to the cultural heritage of Parisian landmarks and sites of historical and artistic importance. It is
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Care, Fairness, Trust, and Respect Allow Copernicus to Look Beyond
Deep financial expertise and a holistic approach to business drive Swiss firm’s expansion Independent financial group Copernicus is true to its name: it puts its clients firmly at the centre of the business universe. Founded in Switzerland in December 2016,
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Inverted Yield Curves and Central Bankers Pull Focus to the Tetons as BRICS Founders
Another day, another financial event — the 46th US Federal Reserve Summer Symposium — for Wim Romeijn to ponder… As BRICS leaders discuss ways to challenge US hegemony and overthrow the mighty dollar as the global reserve currency, the minders
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South Africa Looks on While Brazil and India Face Off China and Russia
Johannesburg BRICS Summit (22-24 August 2023) Is the Johannesburg summit anything more than just a chatgroup meeting for importers and exporters? Wim Romeijn reports. A champion of moderation, and its own interests, India seems determined to thwart plans by Russia
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Argentina Looks to Eccentric Outlier For an Economic Fix
A far-Right libertarian candidate has burst from nowhere to claim centre stage in Argentina’s election race. Javier Milei, a 52-year-old, self-described “anarcho-capitalist”, wants to shutter Argentina’s inept central bank, replace the long-suffering peso with the US dollar, abolish all but
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Behold the New War: Same as the Old War, but it Comes with an App
On the battlefields of Ukraine, massive military kit is trumping technology, reports Wim Romeijn. On the undulating plains of eastern Ukraine, tech wizardry powers and shapes a lethal cat-and-mouse game. Here, loss of human life and the destruction of military
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A One-Day Commitment for a Lifetime of Freedom
The gateway to a Greek golden visa in just one day? Emelia Beeson reports on a rapid route to the European dream… Picture the scene, just months from now… You’re at a beautiful beach, minutes from the ruins that gave
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Oh Dear: The Sound of Your Keystrokes Could Leave You Wide-open to a Cyberattack
A simple video call could open your laptop to hackers, experts warn… University researchers have created an AI system to decipher words from the sound of typing — with more than 90 percent accuracy. That remarkable achievement comes with an
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Tech-Up Transition for Philippines Bank has Swept the Nation Along Towards an Enticing Digital Future
UnionBank is a pioneer of digital technology with a focus on inclusion and customer service UnionBank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has always been quick to embrace technological innovations that will empower its customers. As the Philippines’ pioneer in digital banking,
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