Power to the People — But Let’s Make it Clean and Renewable…

CFI.co meets the high-powered management team of Germany’s RENAIO Assets, experts in sustainability Oliver Platsch and Andreas Grassl had “had it up to here” with large capital companies, slow decision-making processes, and never-ending co-ordination loops. Platsch and Grassl are, respectively,

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Scottish Institution Leads with Gusto, by Example

Colleague-friendly, compassionate, and with wholesome social goals in mind, Scottish Friendly is going strong… Scottish Friendly is an institution dedicated to helping people achieve financial wellbeing. The Glasgow-based mutual life group, one of the largest in the UK, was born

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Keeping Pace With Client Needs, Staying Ahead of the Market, and Driving Custodian Bank Evolution

The role of custodian banks has evolved to include the proactive anticipation of market and client needs — while driving positive change. Institutions in African markets have stepped up to the fast-moving, multi-jurisdictional and multi-currency landscape. They put in place

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Federal Realty Keeps the Faith in Traditional Industry Wisdom — but Adds Emphasis to Eco Issues

US property firm Federal Realty applies strategy and smarts in environmental oversight. In an industry known for “location, location, location”, investment trust Federal Realty has added a new mantra: “resilience, resilience, resilience.” Founded in 1962, Federal is recognised for the

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Ithra Director Who Followed His Passion to Ignite Saudi’s Creative Economy

As comfortable in traditional Saudi attire as he is sporting a modern suit, Abdullah Alrashid is a global citizen with a distinct Saudi identity. Embodying balance and purpose, Abdullah Alrashid strongly identifies with the institution he leads — the King

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Saudi’s Bid to Bring Art and Cultural Talent to the Fore

Ithra means ‘enrichment’ — and the centre in Dammam more than lives up to its name. Global cultural and creative industries have generated a staggering $2.2tn in annual revenues and created 30 million jobs, according to a 2017 UNESCO study.

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Pioneering Shari’ah Finance Philosophy with a Go-Ahead, Client-Centric Stance

Collaboration and consideration of diversity has taken MIB to the forefront of banking in Maldives The story of the Maldives Islamic Bank, the first and only fully Shari’ah-compliant bank in the South Asian country, is one of collaboration. The Islamic

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A Passion for Inclusivity and the Arts: Meet the Chief Exec of an Islamic Bank

Mufaddal Idris Khumri, CEO and managing director of the Maldives Islamic Bank, has deep expertise in the sector… Mufaddal Idris Khumri is an expert in the Islamic banking system, with more than a quarter century of experience under his belt.

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Compelling Case for Making Guinea the Destination for Your Next Investment

When you consider the appeals and advantages of the West African country, think beyond extractives… World renowned as the home of the largest bauxite and untapped high-grade iron ore reserves, the West African nation of Guinea is open for business

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Committed to the Future, Driven by Passion, Dedicated to Clients, and Steadfast on Sustainability

Swiss asset management firm keeps a tight focus on its core values, customer needs, and the drive for responsible investment Taurus Asset Management SA Lugano is committed to a prosperous future, emphasising growth and the diversification of its service offerings.

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