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Johan Thijs, CEO of KBC Group, is one of Europe’s most successful corporate leaders. Under his
Yerbol Orynbayev, former Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan and World Bank governor, reports for CFI.co on
Monetary policymakers from the world’s largest economies are opting to play a cautious hand. This week,
The S&P 500 officially entered correction territory this week, sliding over 10 percent from its most
Once a titan of the automotive industry, Nissan now grapples with a series of setbacks threatening
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Unlike their DM counterparts, EM central banks have started to cut rates, in some cases aggressively,
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Saudi Arabia is accelerating its economic transformation. In its latest move to reduce reliance on the
Ukraine has terminated a longstanding transit arrangement that, even amid an active conflict with Moscow since
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Amid a barrage of shocks during the past four years, the global economy has proved to
Impacts of climate change are causing significant economic and social challenges, and there is an urgent
Across the globe, populations are aging as declining fertility rates and increased longevity reshape demographic landscapes.
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Financial services specialists — like professionals in so many sectors — are embracing the radical technology,
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He believed in the power of simple truths, the inherent drama of everyday products, and the
He revolutionised advertising with intelligent, witty campaigns and a deep respect for the consumer. David Ogilvy,
In the annals of American corporate history, Cornelius Vanderbilt was a true legend: a self-made billionaire
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Rio Tinto chief executive Jakob Stausholm is steering this mining giant as it rolls towards sustainability.
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BBE’s CEO and managing director Victor van der Kwast initiated an all-encompassing, digitally focused transformation journey
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It’s an ideology that inspires fear and loathing in equal measure. Anarchism or the conviction that
Naomi Snelling buries herself in some inspiring works that bring meaning — and more — to
It’s an ideology that inspires fear and loathing in equal measure. Anarchism or the conviction that
“When the middle class constitutes only 20–30 percent of the population, it may side with antidemocratic
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Devon has some of the best surfing beaches in the UK — a fact which may
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Lord Waverley continues his journey through Central Asia, a little-known region nestled in a corner of
Lord Waverley negotiated Memoranda of Understanding with each of the five parliaments of Central Asia, and
KBC Bank chief executive Johan Thijs has no truck with bureaucracy or time-wasting — but stays
Amid a barrage of shocks during the past four years, the global economy has proved to
The drum beat of reform is increasing for the development system and particularly for the Multilateral
Since its creation in 1944, the World Bank has issued bonds to raise funds from private
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In over forty countries, oilfield services company Schlumberger is actively engaged in promoting science, technology, engineering,
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China Merchants Bank, headquartered in Shenzen and boasting 500 branches, is the CFI.co 2014 winner of
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Managing the assets of private clients across the globe, Julius Bär Group maintains offices in over
Picture a world in which large power plants spewing noxious fumes into the atmosphere have been
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The Bolsa de Valores de Colombia (BVC) – a private organisation – was established in 2001
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Mercury Capital Advisors Group have perfected flat management within the company, creating a team where everyone takes
The CFI Judging Panel would like to congratulate Banco Interacciones on repeating its triumph of last
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The CFI.co Judging Panel is always delighted when winners repeat their success in subsequent years. It
There has been powerful performance at Bentley Motors, Middle East this past year. Dubai is the
Now that many of the global universal banks are returning to their core business and divesting
The Women’s Brain Project (WBP) announces the creation of its new Foundation to support the world’s
SteadyPay, the award winning FinTech, is at the forefront of delivering accessible and innovative financial solutions
Forests, coral reefs and populations most at-risk come into focus at 2022 summit in Egypt. “From
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Scottish Friendly’s commitment remains firmly on helping its customers achieve optimal financial outcomes. Scottish Friendly remains
CFI.co in conversation with Uzbekistan entrepreneur and philanthropist Bakhtiyor Fazilov, who sees rich promise in tourism.
The region is now regarded as the global epicentre of innovation. The Asia Pacific region, home
Canadians have long pushed boundaries, earning a reputation for innovation and entrepreneurship. That spirit is still
Go east, young entrepreneur… The Asia Pacific region is a driving force in global innovation. Comprising
QNB Egypt, one of the leading financial institutions in Egypt, has been a key player in
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