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FinanceEconomics & Development
- - Banking & Finance
    
    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, 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
    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
    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
    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
    Once a titan of the automotive industry, Nissan now grapples with a series of setbacks threatening
  - Economics & Convergence
    
    The Janus-Faced Banker: Hjalmar Schacht and the Tragedy of German Economics
    Hjalmar Schacht, a brilliant economist who rescued Germany from hyperinflation, ultimately became an enabler of Nazi
    
    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.
    Unlike their DM counterparts, EM central banks have started to cut rates, in some cases aggressively,
SustainabilityBusiness Environment
- - CSR
    
    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
    Reuse and recycle — it makes sense, even in the most basic steps of the building
    
    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
    
    Strategic FDI: How Developing Economies Can Attract Investment That Transforms
    Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) remains a cornerstone of development strategies across emerging markets—but quality, not just
    
    Africa’s $777bn Opportunity: Why Local Capital Must Power the Energy Transition
    Africa stands at a critical energy crossroads. Countries must collectively come to terms with a historical
    
    Sango Capital: Reframing Africa’s Investment Landscape for a New Global Cycle
    As global capital seeks diversified growth and risk-adjusted returns, Sango Capital reaffirms Africa’s position as a
  - Innovation & Technology
    
    Cube Labs: Transforming Scientific Discovery into Scalable Healthcare Innovation
    Italy-based Cube Labs is redefining healthcare venture building by bridging the gap between academic research and
    
    AI Dividends Arrive: Big Tech’s Earnings Surge Shows Power of Scale and Strategy
    Meta, Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon deliver robust earnings, reinforcing their central role in markets—and highlighting their
    
    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
PerspectivesEssays & Columns
- - Multilaterals
    
    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
    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
    Impacts of climate change are causing significant economic and social challenges, and there is an urgent
  - Columnists
    
    Moody’s Ratings’ 2025 Forecast for Latin America: Stable Outlooks, Sustainable Finance Trends & Impact of US Policy Measures
    By Moody’s Ratings With nearly 30 years of experience in Latin America, Moody’s Ratings continues to
    
    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
    US bids to limit tech imports and exports send a message of frustration and fear. Prior
  - Lifestyle
    
    Is the MBA Still Worth It? Weighing Value, ROI, and Leadership Impact
    In an era of rapid disruption, does the traditional MBA still hold its weight? We explore
    
    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
    Unlocking the transformative power of functional fitness can be fun as well as beneficial for wellbeing.
PeopleHeroes & Leaders
- - Heroes
    
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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’
    This is no time to get distracted, argues Fabrizio Ferraro — sustainable impact will bring the
  - Corporate Leaders
    
    Christoph D Kauter: Leading Beyond Capital Partners with Vision and Purpose
    Christoph D Kauter, Founder and Managing Partner of Beyond Capital Partners, has built a career that
    
    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, chief executive of Kathrein Privatbank, on the forces and values galvanising change at the
LiteratureBook Reviews
- - Reviews
    
    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
    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
    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
    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
    “When the middle class constitutes only 20–30 percent of the population, it may side with antidemocratic
    
    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
    Devon has some of the best surfing beaches in the UK — a fact which may
    
    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
    “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 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 negotiated Memoranda of Understanding with each of the five parliaments of Central Asia, and
    
    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
    Amid a barrage of shocks during the past four years, the global economy has proved to
    
    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
    Since its creation in 1944, the World Bank has issued bonds to raise funds from private
AwardsExcellence
- - Awards
    
    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
    
    British Airways: Best Premium Travel Experience Global
    Unveiling a major investment drive to upgrade its long-haul business and premium economy class services, British
    
    UBS: Best Green Bank Switzerland
    An increasing number of businesses, including banks, are adapting their corporate structures and processes to incorporate
  - Africa
    
    Schlumberger Nigeria: Best Sustainability Award
    In over forty countries, oilfield services company Schlumberger is actively engaged in promoting science, technology, engineering,
    
    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
    
    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
    
    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
    
    Colombo Stock Exchange: Most Sustainable Growth Exchange Asia
    With investor confidence solid and a booming economy, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is in a
    
    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
    
    Julius Bär Group: Best Private Bank Switzerland
    Managing the assets of private clients across the globe, Julius Bär Group maintains offices in over
    
    UBS: Best Green Bank Switzerland
    Picture a world in which large power plants spewing noxious fumes into the atmosphere have been
    
    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
    
    BCI: Our Fund Manager Winner in Chile
    The CFI.co Judging Panel rates BCI Investment Management very highly and has announced that the award
    
    Bolsa de Valores de Colombia: Best Stock Exchange, Latin America
    The Bolsa de Valores de Colombia (BVC) – a private organisation – was established in 2001
    
    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 have perfected flat management within the company, creating a team where everyone takes
    
    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
    The CFI.co Judging Panel has named BNY Mellon as winner of the prestigious award, ’Best Wealth
  - Middle East
    
    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
    
    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
    
    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
    
    Uzbekistan Investment Forum: Economic Momentum Meets Strategic Maturity
    Attend enough investment forums and they begin to blend into one another. The Fourth Tashkent International
    
    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, the award winning FinTech, is at the forefront of delivering accessible and innovative financial solutions
  - Projects
    
    Central African Republic: President Touadéra Unveils Vision for Prosperity at Chatham House
    In a compelling address at London’s Chatham House on 17 September 2025, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of
    
    Africa Enters an Age of Optimism
    The upcoming UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York presents an opportunity for world leaders to
    
    Project Spark: Powering Southern Africa’s Future Through a Balanced Energy Mix
    Namibia’s first gas-to-power plant aims to address the region’s chronic energy shortages through a pragmatic, balanced
  - Start-Ups
    
    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
    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
    Go east, young entrepreneur… The Asia Pacific region is a driving force in global innovation. Comprising
  - Corporate
    
    Africa’s $777bn Opportunity: Why Local Capital Must Power the Energy Transition
    Africa stands at a critical energy crossroads. Countries must collectively come to terms with a historical
    
    Cube Labs: Transforming Scientific Discovery into Scalable Healthcare Innovation
    Italy-based Cube Labs is redefining healthcare venture building by bridging the gap between academic research and
    
    Sango Capital: Reframing Africa’s Investment Landscape for a New Global Cycle
    As global capital seeks diversified growth and risk-adjusted returns, Sango Capital reaffirms Africa’s position as a

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Free Trade Areas & Economic Unions

African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

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Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME)

Central America Integration System (SICA)

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC)

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)

Euro-Mediterranean partnership (EuroMed)

European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

European Union (EU)

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC)

Southern African Customs Union (SACU)

Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR)

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US Trade Policy: End of the Liberal World Order

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With a long history in successful real estate, and a real passion for working with the

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The unprecedented surge of refugees streaming into Europe is no doubt due to the ongoing wars

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Named the most powerful entrepreneur in the Arab World’s retail sector for a second year running,

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