CFI.co Meets the CEO of STOXX: Hartmut Graf

As CEO, Hartmut Graf identifies and executes strategic business initiatives, while driving a culture of client orientation and innovation at STOXX Limited. Dr Graf has extensive experience with index products, portfolio and risk-management, portfolio theory as well as investment and

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CFI.co Meets Akerton Partners: The Experience and Knowhow to Make a Difference

Francisco Camacho Francisco Camacho is a managing partner, and cofounder, of Akerton Partners. Mr Camacho has a degree in Economics and Business Sciences, Advanced Direction Programme, of the INSEAD business school in Fontainebleau, France. He has completed a number of

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Calestous Juma: A Biotech Revolution for Africa

In western countries, the genetic modification of crops is often seen as a threat to the environment. Professor Calestous Juma takes a contrarian view: he is a keen advocate of biotechnology and its potential to transform African economies. The dynamic

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Kuwait International Bank (KIB): Full Service Islamic Bank

Kuwait International Bank KSCP is a public Kuwaiti shareholding company incorporated in the State of Kuwait on 13 May 1973 as a specialised bank and is regulated by the Central Bank of Kuwait. The Bank’s shares are listed on the

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CFI.co Meets the Chairman of Kuwait International Bank: Sheikh Mohammed Al Jarrah Al Sabah

For over forty years, Kuwait International Bank (KIB) has been at the forefront of the drive towards innovation and excellence in banking. Recognised as a pioneer, KIB’s efforts have resulted in exponential growth and innovation. In 2007, KIB became an

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Strategy&: Gaining a Competitive Edge in Africa

Worldwide, companies have begun to make expansion across Africa a priority, recognising that – despite many problems – the continent is amongst the fastest-growing regions in the world. Africa is poised for long-term economic growth: the continent has 600 million

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Michael Pettis: China – What the New Currency Regime Means and How It Affects the World

On Tuesday, August 18, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) surprised the markets with a partial relaxing of the currency regime, prompting a great deal of discussion and debate about the value of the renminbi (RMB). Part of the discussion

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World Bank Group: Ask Citizens Where Public Money Should Go – The Surprising Results

As citizen engagement gains traction in the development agenda, identifying the extent to which it produces tangible results is essential. Participatory budgeting, a process in which citizens decide upon and monitor budget allocation, offers promising results, including increased local government

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IFC: Capital Markets Key to Development

Ending extreme poverty for good and building shared prosperity across the developing world takes money – a lot of money. Take infrastructure: for the foreseeable future, an estimated $50 billion per year is needed in Africa alone to deliver basic

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Thomas Piketty: Courting Controversy

If there was one person who could be likened to a rock star in the world of economics, then Thomas Piketty is it. He’s a showman, an artist, and professional ruffler of feathers. Just like any rock star, he also

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