Some of it may well be Rocket Science, but ASU’s Recipe for Success is Simple

Jordanian university has built on solid foundations to reach beyond the scope of its peers The term “pioneering” is often overused, but it’s perfectly accurate when referring to Jordan’s Applied Science Private University (ASU). The institute of higher learning was

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No Sugar Coating for Kenya’s Cane Industry, but KISCOL has an Established Place in Industry

Increased competition and dwindling natural materials challenge some producers, but KISCOL is growing, diversifying, and ‘doing things right’… Kwale International Sugar Company Ltd (KISCOL) knows full well the sweet taste of success. The Kenyan firm boasts a $300m processing facility,

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An Acronym with History and an Eye on the Future: LBBW’s ‘Niche’ is Global, and Growing

As its name suggests, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg — LBBW to its friends — has its roots in Baden-Württemberg, in south-west Germany near the borders of France and Switzerland. With total assets of €324bn, it is one of the largest banks in

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Hydro, Hydro, and Off to Work Go Your Euros — RENAIO has its Game Plan All Worked Out

Unique combination of technology and sustainable asset management. Hydropower is key to accelerating and diversifying the global energy transition — and RENAIO Assets, founded in 2019, has embraced that trend. Today it is a leading asset manager for the sector

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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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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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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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Poles Apart: TGE has Created its Own Space in the Energy Market

Towarowa Giełda Energii (TGE) is a key institution in the Polish energy landscape. CFI talks with chief executive PIOTR ZAWISTOWSKI. For more than two decades, TGE has been implementing innovative wholesale trading solutions focusing on energy products. It has become

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A Focus on People and Productivity Has Taken this El Salvador Bank to New Heights — in Just Three Years

Brand new and eager to achieve noble ambitions, Banco Hipotecario is going from strength-to-strength Since June 2019 and the installation of the administration of President Nayib Bukele, El Salvador’s Banco Hipotecario has been tweaking the function of banking. The state

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Unerring Drive and Determination Pay Off for Kuwait’s Stock Exchange

Transparent, robust, and dedicated to ESG and sustainability, Boursa Kuwait has changed the state’s capital market Boursa Kuwait has demonstrated a relentless commitment to excellence and progress — and is reaping the rewards. With a forward-thinking strategy, the official stock

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