Banking & Finance

New York — the preeminent financial districtNew York — the preeminent financial district

New York — the preeminent financial district

“It was never built for the comfort and happiness of its citizens, but to astonish the world.” Susan Ertz Amsterdam…

2 years ago
Singapore — the leading financial centre in the Asia-Pacific regionSingapore — the leading financial centre in the Asia-Pacific region

Singapore — the leading financial centre in the Asia-Pacific region

Hear the Merlion roar. Singapore is the case study for a DIY global financial centre. It punches above its weight…

2 years ago
Michael Saylor: How to Make Money with BitcoinMichael Saylor: How to Make Money with Bitcoin

Michael Saylor: How to Make Money with Bitcoin

Michael Saylor: Bitcoin is the family farm. Don’t panic! BY TONY LENNOX Michael Saylor describes his journey to bitcoin legend…

3 years ago
Dawn of a New Age in Data Control: Oasis Gives Power to the PeopleDawn of a New Age in Data Control: Oasis Gives Power to the People

Dawn of a New Age in Data Control: Oasis Gives Power to the People

By HEATHER LEAH SMITH Dawn Song and the Oasis team are striving to bring about a better internet by giving…

3 years ago
Quiet, Unassuming, Modest — and One of the World’s Most Powerful WomenQuiet, Unassuming, Modest — and One of the World’s Most Powerful Women

Quiet, Unassuming, Modest — and One of the World’s Most Powerful Women

Wealthy philanthropist and CEO of Fidelity Investments Abigail Johnson came up through the ranks of the family business ‘the old…

3 years ago
KBC Asset Management with CEO Johan Lema: ‘Everyone Invested’ Strategy Has Taken Belgian Firm to ProminenceKBC Asset Management with CEO Johan Lema: ‘Everyone Invested’ Strategy Has Taken Belgian Firm to Prominence

KBC Asset Management with CEO Johan Lema: ‘Everyone Invested’ Strategy Has Taken Belgian Firm to Prominence

Banking and insurance group KBC has a big, sprawling family: 41,000 employees and 12 million clients spread across Belgium, Czechia,…

3 years ago
‘ESG Principles Inform Everything We Do,’ says Founder of AUM Asset Management Ltd. Jean-François de Clermont-Tonnerre‘ESG Principles Inform Everything We Do,’ says Founder of AUM Asset Management Ltd. Jean-François de Clermont-Tonnerre

‘ESG Principles Inform Everything We Do,’ says Founder of AUM Asset Management Ltd. Jean-François de Clermont-Tonnerre

As a results-driven investment manager that seeks consistent growth of clients' wealth over time, AUM Asset Management Ltd. (“AUM”) defies…

3 years ago
IBM on Banks’ Reinvention Imperative: Don’t Leave Money On the Table!IBM on Banks’ Reinvention Imperative: Don’t Leave Money On the Table!

IBM on Banks’ Reinvention Imperative: Don’t Leave Money On the Table!

The ability to change and digitally adapt has been a defining feature of business during the pan-demic. According to IBM,…

4 years ago
KPMG Lower Gulf: Banking on ESG Risks in FutureKPMG Lower Gulf: Banking on ESG Risks in Future

KPMG Lower Gulf: Banking on ESG Risks in Future

ESG risks have the potential of negatively impacting banks’ assets, earning capacity, and sometimes their reputation, argues Abbas Basrai. Environmental,…

4 years ago
IFC’s Blended Finance Department: Blending Public and Private Finance to Invest in Challenging MarketsIFC’s Blended Finance Department: Blending Public and Private Finance to Invest in Challenging Markets

IFC’s Blended Finance Department: Blending Public and Private Finance to Invest in Challenging Markets

What can be done to encourage more private investment in developing countries, especially the poorest and most fragile? This question…

4 years ago