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Peru’s Export Paradox: How Micro-Policy Shielded SMEs from Macro-Politics
While the headlines focused on Peru’s political carousel, a quiet technocratic revolution was taking place in its trade corridors. The result? A resilient class of SME exporters that defied both global protectionism and local instability. In the volatile landscape of
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A Handbag’s World: How Hermès Handbags Became Blue-Chip Assets
A new kind of currency has emerged in high finance—soft to the touch, exquisitely crafted and wrapped in mystique. The iconic Hermès handbags, notably the fabled Birkin and Kelly, have transcended mere accessory status to become an asset class in
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CABEI’s AA+ Breakthrough: How a Smarter Balance Sheet Is Financing Central America’s Next Growth Chapter
The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) has secured an S&P upgrade to AA+, capping a year of balance-sheet innovation. The move reduces funding costs, widens investor appetite and—crucially—equips the Bank to deliver more regional transport, clean energy and
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Clifford M Gross: From Lab to Leadership — Steering Tekcapital’s Commercialisation Engine
Since founding and leading three publicly listed companies and co-founding numerous other high-growth ventures, Dr Clifford M Gross now drives Tekcapital plc as CEO. His rare blend of academic, inventor and investor experience has shaped Tekcapital’s strategy: converting university research
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Tekcapital: Building Companies That Change Lives — And Create Value for Shareholders
Tekcapital has honed a differentiated model for discovering university inventions, turning them into real businesses, and listing them on major markets. With a near-term push into GenAI ventures and a clear intent to return capital via special dividends, the company’s
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Africa Finance Corporation: Powering Africa’s Future Through Pragmatic Investment and Infrastructure
The Africa Finance Corporation is redefining development on the continent by championing bankable, climate-resilient, and inclusive infrastructure projects. With US$17bn invested across 36 countries, AFC is a model of how strategic capital and partnerships can catalyse Africa’s sustainable growth. In
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Samaila Zubairu: Championing Africa’s Economic Transformation Through Infrastructure Investment
Under the stewardship of Samaila Zubairu, the Africa Finance Corporation has become a driving force for industrialisation, clean energy and pan-African prosperity. Samaila Zubairu, President and Chief Executive Officer of Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), has established himself as one of
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Driving Digital Transformation: Nepal SBI Bank Leads Nepal’s Banking Revolution
With a pioneering spirit and deep-rooted Indo-Nepalese collaboration, Nepal SBI Bank Ltd. is redefining the banking landscape through cutting-edge digital solutions, strategic partnerships, and a steadfast focus on inclusive, customer-centric services. Nepal SBI Bank Ltd., established in July 1993 as
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Deem Finance: Driving Financial Inclusion and Digital Transformation in the UAE
Deem Finance has established itself as one of the UAE’s most progressive non-bank financial institutions — redefining inclusion and innovation in a rapidly digitising economy. Guided by a clear purpose to serve the underserved and underbanked, the company is enabling
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Chris Taylor: Visionary Leadership in Digital Transformation in Finance – UAE 2025
CFI.co is pleased to present Chris Taylor, Chief Executive Officer of Deem Finance, with the 2025 Award for Visionary Leadership in Digital Transformation in Finance (UAE). The judging panel commended Taylor’s exceptional ability to guide a complex transformation — repositioning
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