Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser

Jane Fraser, the CEO of Citigroup, is no stranger to glass ceiling and glass cliffs. Fraser, the first woman tapped to head a major US bank, has proven that she has the grit and gumption to lead a business through

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Nordea Finance Facilitating the Sustainable Transition

Nordea Finance prides itself on being the preferred financial partner in the Nordics — and that’s something the company has worked hard to achieve. Nordea is the leading SME bank and business partner in the region, and a company with

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Specialist Multi-Manager Architas: Responsible Investing Comes First

Architas was launched in the UK in 2008 — and now operates in 13 countries across Europe and Asia, with €28.6bn in AUM. Architas is a long-term, global multi-manager providing investment and advisory services across risk profiles. Its aim is

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IFC’s Alfonso García Mora: On the Frontlines of Climate Change and War

To mitigate the harmful effects of climate change requires the mobilisation of trillions of dollars. IFC Regional Vice-President for Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean Alfonso García Mora is encouraged by the outcome of COP27 where it was decided –

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The Rise and Fall of Globalisation — and the G20’s Role in World Trade

International body formed from the G7 is facing fresh challenges, reports Brendan Filipovski. Globalisation was full of promise — until the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis and the 1998 Russian debt crisis. There were concerns that openness to trade created channels

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World Bank MD and CFO Anshula Kant: Financing Where It Matters Most

Financing Where It Matters Most — People, The Planet, and the Role of Investors Amid overlapping crisis facing the world, developing countries face the greatest risks as they are home to a great share of the world’s poor and most

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Bedrock Group Redefining Wealth — and Managing It for Generations

CFI.co learns wealth management secrets from Bedrock Group partners Maurice Ephrati, Ariel Arazi, and David Joory. The successful management of multi-generational wealth goes beyond investment advice, say the founding partners of Bedrock Group. “We see key ingredients for wealth protection

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Deloitte & Touche: The Middle East’s Boost From Bank and Corporate Initiatives

The successful issuance of the Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) inaugural green bond in September 2022 is the latest in a series of green finance initiatives that have taken place in the Middle East. ADCB raised US$500m to support the

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Abu Dhabi Global Market: MENA’s Leading, Digital-First International Financial Centre, A Catalyst for Economic Growth

Over the past decade, Abu Dhabi has put a focus on gaining recognition for the United Arab Emirates as a knowledge-driven financial hub. It has undergone a radical transformation, building on the foundation of an oil-based economy. International financial centre

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Paolo Sironi, IBM: All Eyes on Financial Services Cyber-Resilience

No industry is fully immune from cybersecurity threats, from water pipelines to healthcare, financial services included. According to experts, regulators and government officials, all signs indicate that cybersecurity is here to stay and, most of all, is categorically different from

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