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From Barter to Blockchain: Banking Through the Ages
From trading seashells to investing in crypto, our relationship with money and financial institutions has seen some serious changes… For millennia, money in its various forms has been the lifeblood of human civilisation. From barter systems to sophisticated digital networks,
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Is Islamic Finance Now Mainstream?
Combatting usury, ensuring ethical standards, and sweeping the world: a new financial cornerstone emerges. Islamic finance has progressively gained traction in the global financial scene, transitioning from niche to mainstream alternative. This rise has been driven by factors including the
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Literally Centuries of Experience and Expertise Behind This Bank
The oldest financial institution in Germany has been going strong since the 16th Century… Berenberg is Germany’s oldest private bank — founded in 1590. Over the centuries, it has embraced change but preserved its values. Owned and led by the
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Investing in Africa: What to Know About Impact Funding… and More
Thavin Audit, deputy head of corporate and investment banking at Bank One, explores how Mauritius and the Middle East could partner for deeper impact financing. Bank One has gleaned — and shared — some exclusive insights from a meeting with
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Small is Beautiful in Banking: Little US Institutions Form a Financial Backbone
Yerbol Orynbayev, former Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan and World Bank governor, reports for CFI.co on the American banking sector. In the US, there are some 4,001 community banks and 134 regional ones. The majority of the country’s banking system
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Supporting African Businesses: A Focus on Sustainability and Close Customer Relationships
The Access Bank UK Ltd is making significant strides with its international expansion – and there are good reasons for that… The Access Bank UK Ltd provides trade finance, commercial banking, private banking and asset management products and services for
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Continued Improvement and Resilience – The Path to Banking Success and a Strong Reputation
Dedication to strong governance and a philosophy of community support have stood Afghanistan International Bank (AIB) in good stead – and resulted in recognition in the form of awards. Since 2004 AIB has been proudly providing essential financial services to
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Innovation at the Core: How KIB is Shaping Modern Banking
Kuwaiti financial institution embraces innovation, but holds fast to Islamic roots and tradition. In a region where financial institutions often blend into the backdrop of economic activity, Kuwait International Bank (KIB) stands out as a beacon of innovation and adaptation.
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Walter Mejia, CEO of Banco Ficensa: Providing Solutions with Humility, Gratitude — and a Personal Touch
CFI.co puts the important questions to Walter Mejia, CEO of Banco Ficensa, Honduras… Banco Ficensa, based in Tegucigalpa, started operations in 1974. It provides commercial banking services to individual consumers, small and middle market businesses and large corporations. It has
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Managing Popular Banking and Practising Financial Inclusion? Challenges Accepted!
Mexico’s Banco Azteca has risen to the top thanks to its inclusive policies — and astute direction from its chairman. Alejandro Valenzuela’s understanding of the banking industry has substantially evolved over his nine years at the helm of Mexico’s Banco
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