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        Paolo Sironi, IBM: Mind the Gap Between Small-Medium Businesses and Their Banks

        Paolo Sironi, IBM: Mind the Gap Between Small-Medium Businesses and Their Banks

        Financial services are adapting to better serve SMEs, but a gap remains between what banks offer

        Johan Thijs: Steering KBC to Continued Success

        Johan Thijs: Steering KBC to Continued Success

        Johan Thijs, CEO of KBC Group, is one of Europe’s most successful corporate leaders. Under his

        Small is Beautiful in Banking: Little US Institutions Form a Financial Backbone

        Small is Beautiful in Banking: Little US Institutions Form a Financial Backbone

        Yerbol Orynbayev, former Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan and World Bank governor, reports for CFI.co on

      • Markets
        Rate Holds Dominate as Major Central Banks Navigate a Fragile Global Economy

        Rate Holds Dominate as Major Central Banks Navigate a Fragile Global Economy

        Monetary policymakers from the world’s largest economies are opting to play a cautious hand. This week,

        Welcome to the Correction: Wall Street Teeters Amid Trade Tensions

        Welcome to the Correction: Wall Street Teeters Amid Trade Tensions

        The S&P 500 officially entered correction territory this week, sliding over 10 percent from its most

        Nissan’s Decline: A Story of Missed Opportunities and Mounting Challenges

        Nissan’s Decline: A Story of Missed Opportunities and Mounting Challenges

        Once a titan of the automotive industry, Nissan now grapples with a series of setbacks threatening

      • Economics & Convergence
        Otaviano Canuto: The Global War of Subsidies

        Otaviano Canuto: The Global War of Subsidies

        US bids to limit tech imports and exports send a message of frustration and fear. Prior

        Dollar Strains — Our Currency, Your Problem: Specialised Investment Research and  Analysis from PGM Global Inc.

        Dollar Strains — Our Currency, Your Problem: Specialised Investment Research and Analysis from PGM Global Inc.

        Unlike their DM counterparts, EM central banks have started to cut rates, in some cases aggressively,

        Otaviano Canuto: Some Economies May Soon Face a Hard Landing

        Otaviano Canuto: Some Economies May Soon Face a Hard Landing

        Weaker performance of emerging markets is expected in the immediate future. This year began with simultaneous

  • SustainabilityBusiness Environment
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        Otaviano Canuto: Politics and Climate Change Make Awkward Bedfellows in the Race to Tackle a Truly Fearsome Foe

        Otaviano Canuto: Politics and Climate Change Make Awkward Bedfellows in the Race to Tackle a Truly Fearsome Foe

        The earth’s average surface temperature this May was higher than any other May on record… what

        Cement Recycling: a Breakthrough for More Sustainable Construction

        Cement Recycling: a Breakthrough for More Sustainable Construction

        Reuse and recycle — it makes sense, even in the most basic steps of the building

        ESG Leadership Trends, from ‘Woke Capitalism’ to ‘Quiet Sustainability’

        ESG Leadership Trends, from ‘Woke Capitalism’ to ‘Quiet Sustainability’

        This is no time to get distracted, argues Fabrizio Ferraro — sustainable impact will bring the

      • Energy
        A Bold Shift in the Desert: Saudi Arabia’s $100bn Mining Venture and the Future of Battery Metals

        A Bold Shift in the Desert: Saudi Arabia’s $100bn Mining Venture and the Future of Battery Metals

        Saudi Arabia is accelerating its economic transformation. In its latest move to reduce reliance on the

        Russian Gas Transit to Europe Discontinued Following Lapse of Ukrainian Agreement

        Russian Gas Transit to Europe Discontinued Following Lapse of Ukrainian Agreement

        Ukraine has terminated a longstanding transit arrangement that, even amid an active conflict with Moscow since

        Otaviano Canuto: Politics and Climate Change Make Awkward Bedfellows in the Race to Tackle a Truly Fearsome Foe

        Otaviano Canuto: Politics and Climate Change Make Awkward Bedfellows in the Race to Tackle a Truly Fearsome Foe

        The earth’s average surface temperature this May was higher than any other May on record… what

      • Innovation & Technology
        The Promise and Pressure of the UK’s AI Aspirations

        The Promise and Pressure of the UK’s AI Aspirations

        With world-class universities, a vibrant startup ecosystem and renewed strategic investment, the United Kingdom has the

        Asia Pacific’s Innovation Boom: Technological Titans are Emerging

        Asia Pacific’s Innovation Boom: Technological Titans are Emerging

        Go east, young entrepreneur… The Asia Pacific region is a driving force in global innovation. Comprising

        The Stop Killing Games Campaign: Players Up in Arms About Loss of Online Support for Digital Worlds

        The Stop Killing Games Campaign: Players Up in Arms About Loss of Online Support for Digital Worlds

        Why are some companies cutting access to their online products, and can the gaming community fight

  • PerspectivesEssays & Columns
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        UNCDF: Tanga UWASA Issues a Historic Green Bond for Water Infrastructure

        UNCDF: Tanga UWASA Issues a Historic Green Bond for Water Infrastructure

        The bond represents an important capital market transaction for the city of Tanga — and the

        World Bank: How to Accelerate Growth and Progress in Developing Economies

        World Bank: How to Accelerate Growth and Progress in Developing Economies

        Amid a barrage of shocks during the past four years, the global economy has proved to

        Asian Development Bank: Three Actions Governments Can Take to Help to Tackle Climate Adaptation

        Asian Development Bank: Three Actions Governments Can Take to Help to Tackle Climate Adaptation

        Impacts of climate change are causing significant economic and social challenges, and there is an urgent

      • Columnists
        Otaviano Canuto on Aging and the Immigration Conundrum: A Demographic Dilemma

        Otaviano Canuto on Aging and the Immigration Conundrum: A Demographic Dilemma

        Across the globe, populations are aging as declining fertility rates and increased longevity reshape demographic landscapes.

        Otaviano Canuto: The Global War of Subsidies

        Otaviano Canuto: The Global War of Subsidies

        US bids to limit tech imports and exports send a message of frustration and fear. Prior

        Paolo Sironi, IBM: Regenerating Banking via Bots — AI Has Our Full Attention

        Paolo Sironi, IBM: Regenerating Banking via Bots — AI Has Our Full Attention

        Financial services specialists — like professionals in so many sectors — are embracing the radical technology,

      • Lifestyle
        Wall Street Checkmate: The Intriguing Story of Chess Expertise and Business

        Wall Street Checkmate: The Intriguing Story of Chess Expertise and Business

        High-level finance is a combat zone, and every choice can make or break a career. Move

        Forging Fitness, Dissolving Boundaries: Give CrossFit a Try Sometime Soon

        Forging Fitness, Dissolving Boundaries: Give CrossFit a Try Sometime Soon

        Unlocking the transformative power of functional fitness can be fun as well as beneficial for wellbeing. 

        Which European Countries are the Most Active Online?

        Which European Countries are the Most Active Online?

        The Netherlands leads the field with a score of 9.01 – or 99.27 percent of residents

  • PeopleHeroes & Leaders
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        Lee Clow: The Enigma of Cool

        Lee Clow: The Enigma of Cool

        He’s the laid-back surfer who redefined advertising, the enigmatic visionary behind Apple’s “1984” and “Think Different”

        Mary Wells Lawrence: The Woman Who Redefined Advertising

        Mary Wells Lawrence: The Woman Who Redefined Advertising

        She shattered the glass ceiling of Madison Avenue, infusing it with bold creativity, glamour, and a

        Leo Burnett: The Man Who Gave Brands a Heartbeat

        Leo Burnett: The Man Who Gave Brands a Heartbeat

        He believed in the power of simple truths, the inherent drama of everyday products, and the

      • Editor’s Ten
        David Ogilvy, the Original Mad Man: The Man Who Sold Selling

        David Ogilvy, the Original Mad Man: The Man Who Sold Selling

        He revolutionised advertising with intelligent, witty campaigns and a deep respect for the consumer. David Ogilvy,

        Cornelius Vanderbilt: The ‘Commodore’ Who Steamed Straight Ahead to Glory

        Cornelius Vanderbilt: The ‘Commodore’ Who Steamed Straight Ahead to Glory

        In the annals of American corporate history, Cornelius Vanderbilt was a true legend: a self-made billionaire

        ESG Leadership Trends, from ‘Woke Capitalism’ to ‘Quiet Sustainability’

        ESG Leadership Trends, from ‘Woke Capitalism’ to ‘Quiet Sustainability’

        This is no time to get distracted, argues Fabrizio Ferraro — sustainable impact will bring the

      • Corporate Leaders
        The Man Driving the Rio Tinto Bus: Meet Jakob Stausholm

        The Man Driving the Rio Tinto Bus: Meet Jakob Stausholm

        Rio Tinto chief executive Jakob Stausholm is steering this mining giant as it rolls towards sustainability.

        Wilhelm Celeda: Charting the Future — with Clients at the Very Centre of Our Universe

        Wilhelm Celeda: Charting the Future — with Clients at the Very Centre of Our Universe

        Wilhelm Celeda, chief executive of Kathrein Privatbank, on the forces and values galvanising change at the

        BBE’s CEO & MD Victor van der Kwast: AI is Certainly Coming to Banking Sector — It’s All About Integration

        BBE’s CEO & MD Victor van der Kwast: AI is Certainly Coming to Banking Sector — It’s All About Integration

        BBE’s CEO and managing director Victor van der Kwast initiated an all-encompassing, digitally focused transformation journey

  • LiteratureBook Reviews
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        Think Big and Buckle-Up for a Fast-Paced, Pithy Memoir

        Think Big and Buckle-Up for a Fast-Paced, Pithy Memoir

        Book Review: Kick Up Some Dust by Bernie Marcus The life and times of entrepreneur Bernie

        The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity – A Non-Linear Anarchist Reading of World History

        The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity – A Non-Linear Anarchist Reading of World History

        It’s an ideology that inspires fear and loathing in equal measure. Anarchism or the conviction that

        Spring Reads: Three Business Books on the CFI.co Radar

        Spring Reads: Three Business Books on the CFI.co Radar

        Naomi Snelling buries herself in some inspiring works that bring meaning — and more — to

      • Must-Reads
        The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity – A Non-Linear Anarchist Reading of World History

        The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity – A Non-Linear Anarchist Reading of World History

        It’s an ideology that inspires fear and loathing in equal measure. Anarchism or the conviction that

        Political Order and Political Decay: From the Industrial Revolution to the Globalization of Democracy

        Political Order and Political Decay: From the Industrial Revolution to the Globalization of Democracy

        “When the middle class constitutes only 20–30 percent of the population, it may side with antidemocratic

        Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945

        Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945

        CFI Must-Reads Title Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945 Author Tony Judt ISBN 978-0-1430-3775-0 link

      • The Editor’s List
        Lutz Schwenke: Life — and Business — on an Ocean Wave

        Lutz Schwenke: Life — and Business — on an Ocean Wave

        Devon has some of the best surfing beaches in the UK — a fact which may

        The Kandy-Kolored Tangerine-Flake Streamline Baby

        The Kandy-Kolored Tangerine-Flake Streamline Baby

        “He sounded like Jean-François Revel, a French socialist writer who talks about one of the great

        The Gonzo Papers Anthology

        The Gonzo Papers Anthology

        “Absolute truth is a very rare and dangerous commodity in the context of professional journalism.” For

  • In-DepthExtended Coverage
      • Hidden Gems
        Lord Waverley: Tracing the Old Silk Road Shows History Carved a Path to Modern Values — and Vibrant Economies

        Lord Waverley: Tracing the Old Silk Road Shows History Carved a Path to Modern Values — and Vibrant Economies

        Lord Waverley continues his journey through Central Asia, a little-known region nestled in a corner of

        Lord Waverley: Central Asian Region Revealed in All its Glory, Mystery, and History

        Lord Waverley: Central Asian Region Revealed in All its Glory, Mystery, and History

        Lord Waverley negotiated Memoranda of Understanding with each of the five parliaments of Central Asia, and

        Mortgages Agreed Within Seconds? This Banker Vaults Digital Frontiers

        Mortgages Agreed Within Seconds? This Banker Vaults Digital Frontiers

        KBC Bank chief executive Johan Thijs has no truck with bureaucracy or time-wasting — but stays

      • Special Features
        World Bank: How to Accelerate Growth and Progress in Developing Economies

        World Bank: How to Accelerate Growth and Progress in Developing Economies

        Amid a barrage of shocks during the past four years, the global economy has proved to

        OECD: The Funding Models of Development Finance Institutions

        OECD: The Funding Models of Development Finance Institutions

        The drum beat of reform is increasing for the development system and particularly for the Multilateral

        World Bank: The Digitalisation of Capital Markets Can Boost Bond Market Efficiencies

        World Bank: The Digitalisation of Capital Markets Can Boost Bond Market Efficiencies

        Since its creation in 1944, the World Bank has issued bonds to raise funds from private

  • AwardsExcellence
      • Awards
        <br>UAE is Recognised by CFI.co as Best FDI Destination in the Middle East


        UAE is Recognised by CFI.co as Best FDI Destination in the Middle East

        Following presentation of the Annual Investment Meeting  (AIM) Awards for FDI-agencies at a Gala Dinner at

        <br>British Airways: Best Premium Travel Experience Global


        British Airways: Best Premium Travel Experience Global

        Unveiling a major investment drive to upgrade its long-haul business and premium economy class services, British

        <br>UBS: Best Green Bank Switzerland


        UBS: Best Green Bank Switzerland

        An increasing number of businesses, including banks, are adapting their corporate structures and processes to incorporate

      • Africa
        <br>Schlumberger Nigeria: Best Sustainability Award


        Schlumberger Nigeria: Best Sustainability Award

        In over forty countries, oilfield services company Schlumberger is actively engaged in promoting science, technology, engineering,

        <br>The CFI.co Award for Best HSE Standards, West Africa, goes to Mobil Oil Nigeria Plc


        The CFI.co Award for Best HSE Standards, West Africa, goes to Mobil Oil Nigeria Plc

        Mobil Oil Nigeria Plc traces its proud history back to 1907. This top petroleum products marketing

        <br>Old Mutual: Best Community Engagement Programme, South Africa


        Old Mutual: Best Community Engagement Programme, South Africa

        Responsibility is at the heart of Old Mutual’s  success over the past 165 years and the

      • Asia Pacific
        <br>Best Commercial Bank, China: CFI.co names China Merchants


        Best Commercial Bank, China: CFI.co names China Merchants

        China Merchants Bank, headquartered in Shenzen and boasting 500 branches, is the CFI.co 2014 winner of

        <br>Colombo Stock Exchange: Most Sustainable Growth Exchange Asia


        Colombo Stock Exchange: Most Sustainable Growth Exchange Asia

        With investor confidence solid and a booming economy, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is in a

        <br>A Touch of Class: Century Properties Group Wins Real Estate Award in the Philippines


        A Touch of Class: Century Properties Group Wins Real Estate Award in the Philippines

        With a passion for quality in both service and product plus an uncannily keen sense for

      • Europe
        <br><br>Julius Bär Group: Best Private Bank Switzerland



        Julius Bär Group: Best Private Bank Switzerland

        Managing the assets of private clients across the globe, Julius Bär Group maintains offices in over

        <br><br>UBS: Best Green Bank Switzerland



        UBS: Best Green Bank Switzerland

        Picture a world in which large power plants spewing noxious fumes into the atmosphere have been

        <br><br>Nordea Asset Management: ESG Award Winner in Europe



        Nordea Asset Management: ESG Award Winner in Europe

        According to the CFI.co Judging Panel, ‘Nordea well understands the benefits that accrue to investors when

      • Latin America
        <br>BCI: Our Fund Manager Winner in Chile


        BCI: Our Fund Manager Winner in Chile

        The CFI.co Judging Panel rates BCI Investment Management very highly and has announced that the award

        <br>Bolsa de Valores de Colombia: Best Stock Exchange, Latin America


        Bolsa de Valores de Colombia: Best Stock Exchange, Latin America

        The Bolsa de Valores de Colombia (BVC) – a private organisation – was established in 2001

        <br>The Odebrecht Foundation Wins CFI Award for Community Engagement, Brazil


        The Odebrecht Foundation Wins CFI Award for Community Engagement, Brazil

        The Odebrecht Organisation is a very successful and highly diversified Brazilian group which is active in

      • North America
        Mercury Capital Advisors Group Best Fund Raising Team Global

        Mercury Capital Advisors Group Best Fund Raising Team Global

        Mercury Capital Advisors Group have perfected flat management within the company, creating a team where everyone takes

        Banco Interacciones: Our Winner in Mexico for a Second Year

        Banco Interacciones: Our Winner in Mexico for a Second Year

        The CFI Judging Panel would like to congratulate Banco Interacciones on repeating its triumph of last

        BNY Mellon: Winner of the CFI.co Wealth Manager Award, US

        BNY Mellon: Winner of the CFI.co Wealth Manager Award, US

        The CFI.co Judging Panel has named BNY Mellon as winner of the prestigious award, ’Best Wealth

      • Middle East
        <br>Saudi Hollandi: Best SME Bank, KSA, for a Second Year


        Saudi Hollandi: Best SME Bank, KSA, for a Second Year

        The CFI.co Judging Panel is always delighted when winners repeat their success in subsequent years. It

        <br>Bentley Powers Ahead in Customer Satisfaction: CFI.co Award Winner, Middle East


        Bentley Powers Ahead in Customer Satisfaction: CFI.co Award Winner, Middle East

        There has been powerful performance at Bentley Motors, Middle East this past year. Dubai is the

        <br>UBP Wins the CFI.co Private Banking Award, UAE


        UBP Wins the CFI.co Private Banking Award, UAE

        Now that many of the global universal banks are returning to their core business and divesting

  • InitiativesCorporate & Events
      • Events
        The Women’s Brain Project Takes the World Economic Forum 2024 Stage

        The Women’s Brain Project Takes the World Economic Forum 2024 Stage

        The Women’s Brain Project (WBP) announces the creation of its new Foundation to support the world’s

        SteadyPay Embedded Microfinance Fintech: Safety Net for the Gig Worker

        SteadyPay Embedded Microfinance Fintech: Safety Net for the Gig Worker

        SteadyPay, the award winning FinTech, is at the forefront of delivering accessible and innovative financial solutions

        UNCDF: COP27 Pledges Biodiversity Finance to Boost Climate-Change Resilience

        UNCDF: COP27 Pledges Biodiversity Finance to Boost Climate-Change Resilience

        Forests, coral reefs and populations most at-risk come into focus at 2022 summit in Egypt. “From

      • Projects
        Innovating Healthcare: The Journey of GKSD Investment Holding Under a Watchful Eye

        Innovating Healthcare: The Journey of GKSD Investment Holding Under a Watchful Eye

        Group president Kamel Ghribi’s passion for excellence and industriousness has transformed the sector. Kamel Ghribi, president

        Friendly by Name, Supportive and Creative by Nature: This Mutual is True to its Mission and Core Values

        Friendly by Name, Supportive and Creative by Nature: This Mutual is True to its Mission and Core Values

        Scottish Friendly’s commitment remains firmly on helping its customers achieve optimal financial outcomes. Scottish Friendly remains

        Samarkand: History, Culture, and the Jewel of the ‘New Uzbekistan’

        Samarkand: History, Culture, and the Jewel of the ‘New Uzbekistan’

        CFI.co in conversation with Uzbekistan entrepreneur and philanthropist Bakhtiyor Fazilov, who sees rich promise in tourism.

      • Start-Ups
        Technology Giants and the Emerging Disruptors: Asia Pacific’s Powerhouse

        Technology Giants and the Emerging Disruptors: Asia Pacific’s Powerhouse

        The region is now regarded as the global epicentre of innovation. The Asia Pacific region, home

        Canada’s Spirit of Innovation: A Tradition of Entrepreneurship

        Canada’s Spirit of Innovation: A Tradition of Entrepreneurship

        Canadians have long pushed boundaries, earning a reputation for innovation and entrepreneurship. That spirit is still

        Asia Pacific’s Innovation Boom: Technological Titans are Emerging

        Asia Pacific’s Innovation Boom: Technological Titans are Emerging

        Go east, young entrepreneur… The Asia Pacific region is a driving force in global innovation. Comprising

      • Corporate
        Portobello Capital: Driving Growth and Industry Leadership in Iberian Private Equity

        Portobello Capital: Driving Growth and Industry Leadership in Iberian Private Equity

        Portobello Capital has cemented its position as the leading mid-market private equity firm in Spain, with

        From Strength to Strength: Peak Re Expands its Role as a Trusted Reinsurance Partner in Emerging Asia

        From Strength to Strength: Peak Re Expands its Role as a Trusted Reinsurance Partner in Emerging Asia

        Mission to Close the Protection Gap Headquartered in Hong Kong, Peak Reinsurance Company Limited (“Peak Re”)

        Sustainable Investment in the Dominican Republic: Driving Economic Development in the Caribbean

        Sustainable Investment in the Dominican Republic: Driving Economic Development in the Caribbean

        The Dominican Republic has emerged as a regional leader in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) within

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