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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Moody’s Ratings: Leading in Transition Finance, and Embracing Digital Innovation

A new positioning based on boldness, clarity, and perceptiveness. Moody’s Investors Service Transition to Moody’s Ratings: The Brand Evolution In an ever-evolving financial landscape, Moody’s Investors Service has embarked on a significant rebranding journey, transitioning to Moody’s Ratings. This change

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EY: Argentina Publishes Decree Implementing Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI)

The Argentine government sets detailed guidelines for the long-awaited RIGI, outlining tax and customs benefits aimed at boosting large-scale investments in key sectors. On 23 August 2024, the Argentine National Executive Branch published Decree 749 in the Official Gazette, providing

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Barrow Hanley: Insights from a Global Value Investing Leader

Cory Martin, CEO of Barrow Hanley Global Investors, reflects on the firm’s growth, its value investing philosophy, and how technology and ESG considerations are shaping the future of asset management. Cory Martin’s Journey at Barrow Hanley As the CEO of Barrow

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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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Loita Capital Partners: A Reach as Wide as the African Continent Itself, and Still Roaring with Ambition

Pan-African by nature and global in its sense of drive, Loita Capital Partners has garnered a reputation for its pioneering exploits. Loita Capital Partners International, a subsidiary of the Loita Group, is a boutique institution offering pan-African investment banking services.

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Investing in Africa? Here Are Six Reasons to Choose Ghana

The West African nation is on the rise in several vital areas, including stability and ease of doing business… As the world shakes off the dust of the recent recession, the search is on for the next global commerce hotspot.

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It’s All About Strategy — and Eurofer Has That Under Control

Italy-based Eurofer Pension Fund exploits the potential of diversification and risk-adjusted returns. In today’s dynamic financial environment, pension funds must optimise investment strategies to ensure sustainability and returns. A key trend emerging is a shift towards alternative investments, particularly in

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Exploring Business Opportunities in Mexico: The Landscape of Potential

The country has long been recognised for its economic promise across sectors. With its strategic geographic position, diverse economy and burgeoning middle class, Mexico makes an appealing destination for expansion and regional investment. There are fundamental issues and elements driving

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‘Deep-Tech’ Founders-Turned-Investors Forge VC Powerhouse

‘We’re building the VC firm we wish we’d had as technical founders’. UK early-stage deep-tech VC firm SCVC focuses on tech start-ups coming from the UK’s world-leading academic institutions. Deep tech is a sector providing solutions to scientific or engineering

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