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Innovation at the Core: How KIB is Shaping Modern Banking
Kuwaiti financial institution embraces innovation, but holds fast to Islamic roots and tradition. In a region where financial institutions often blend into the backdrop of economic activity, Kuwait International Bank (KIB) stands out as a beacon of innovation and adaptation.
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The Long Arm of the Law and Myopia of the Justice System
When it comes to white-collar crime, should the penalty fit the offense … or the amount of money involved? “White-collar” crime, distinguished by deceit, concealment, or breach of trust, seldom involves violence; it is more usually the manipulation of financial
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Exploring Business Opportunities in Mexico: The Landscape of Potential
The country has long been recognised for its economic promise across sectors. With its strategic geographic position, diverse economy and burgeoning middle class, Mexico makes an appealing destination for expansion and regional investment. There are fundamental issues and elements driving
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‘Deep-Tech’ Founders-Turned-Investors Forge VC Powerhouse
‘We’re building the VC firm we wish we’d had as technical founders’. UK early-stage deep-tech VC firm SCVC focuses on tech start-ups coming from the UK’s world-leading academic institutions. Deep tech is a sector providing solutions to scientific or engineering
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Accenture: The Evolving Role of CEOs in Mitigating Cybersecurity Threats
In 2023, a complex, fragmented global geopolitical backdrop prompted a boost in the cybersecurity economy. It was propelled by the persistent threat of cyberattacks and a unanimous imperative to meet data-governance standards. This opened the divide between cyber-resilient businesses and
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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 of GKSD Investment Holding and vice-president of Gruppo San Donato, is a bridge builder. The executive has seamlessly merged the realms of finance and
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The World: Sail Into a Life of Luxury and Adventure
Imagine waking to a view of the Sydney Opera House, and a few weeks later taking breakfast on the Mediterranean before heading to South America — all without leaving your home… Sound like a fantasy? Well, it’s reality for the
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AccountAbility: Building Better Boards
Building a strong and effective board of directors can be a daunting challenge in today’s world. High-profile board failures, the rise in activist investing, and innovative market disruptions are just the tip of an iceberg highlighting the imminent need to
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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 whole of Tanzania,. The Tanga Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (Tanga UWASA) has issued a 10-year water infrastructure green revenue bond valued at
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Walter Mejia, CEO of Banco Ficensa: Providing Solutions with Humility, Gratitude — and a Personal Touch
CFI.co puts the important questions to Walter Mejia, CEO of Banco Ficensa, Honduras… Banco Ficensa, based in Tegucigalpa, started operations in 1974. It provides commercial banking services to individual consumers, small and middle market businesses and large corporations. It has
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