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FMO: Unlocking Scale Potential of Green Bonds in India – Lessons from Global Markets
The global green bonds market has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with issuance
Otaviano Canuto, World Bank: Overlapping Globalisations
Current technological developments in manufacturing are likely to lead to a partial reversal of the wave
Werner Hoyer, President of the European Investment Bank (EIB): A Mostly Unseen Hand
In late-December, President Werner Hoyer of the European Investment Bank shared his experiences and insights with
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Robert J Shiller: Understanding Today’s Stagnation
Ever since the Great Recession of 2007-2009, the world’s major central banks have kept short-term interest
Davos: Seizing the Moment – Or Not
The man himself was unable to attend the proceedings in Davos – he has other commitments,
Nouriel Roubini: The Global Growth Funk
The International Monetary Fund and others have recently revised downward their forecasts for global growth –
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UNCTAD: Africa Rising
Africa needs investment to advance sustainable development and see the continent prosper. James Zhan, Astrit Sulstarova
Patrick Awuah: Educating the Future Leaders of Africa
The prestigious and pioneering Ashesi University in Ghana is on a mission to educate a new
Mowgli Foundation Report: Mentoring Achieved Return on Mentoring Investment (ROMI) Returns of 890%
The Mowgli Foundation publishes a report that highlights the Return on Mentoring Investment (ROMI) and economic
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Nouriel Roubini: The Mystery of the Missing Inflation
Since the summer of 2016, the global economy has been in a period of moderate expansion,
Robert J Shiller: Understanding Today’s Stagnation
Ever since the Great Recession of 2007-2009, the world’s major central banks have kept short-term interest
Otaviano Canuto, IMF: What Happened to World Trade?
World trade suffered another disappointing year in 2015, experiencing a contraction in merchandise trade volumes during
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Evan Harvey, Nasdaq: What’s Driving ESG? A Top Ten List
The prevalence and prominence of sustainability as a vital concept in the world – let alone
Otaviano Canuto, World Bank: Can Services Replace Manufacturing as an Engine for Development?
Manufacturing expansion has been a vehicle for job creation, productivity increases, and growth in non-advanced economies
Evan Harvey, Nasdaq: Stock Exchanges – An Engine for Sustainable Development
The modern stock exchange is a hybrid institution: listing venue, market steward, investment and regulatory liaison,
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IFC on Climate Smart Investment: A Gateway for Green Growth in South Asia
Today in India, with a tap of a smartphone, a manufacturer instantly books shipping services for
IFC: Energy Storage Can Open Doors to Clean Energy Solutions in Emerging Markets
For more than a hundred years, electrical grids have been built with the assumption that electricity
Energy for the Masses: Raiders of the Lost Promise – The Holy Grail of Nuclear Fusion
All You Ever Wanted to Know about Stellarators and Tokamaks The vast amounts of energy released
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Nouriel Roubini and Preston Byrne: The Blockchain Pipe Dream
Predictions that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will fail typically elicit a broader defence of the underlying
Robert J Shiller: Robotization Without Taxation?
The idea of a tax on robots was raised last May in a draft report to
Artificial Intelligence in FinTech
From Product Marketing, through RoboAdvice, Compliance and Fraud Detection activities, Artificial Intelligence is finding its place,
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EY: Argentina – Aspects of the Labour & Social Security Reform
A labour and social security reform bill has been recently sent to the Argentine Congress. In
Building Stronger Governance and Compliance Foundations in Sub-Saharan Africa
Analysts, politicians, economists and media pundits have kicked off 2016 with a largely pessimistic outlook for
Science-Based Emissions Targets: A New Foundation for Corporate Climate Action
Corporate emissions-reduction targets have become commonplace. In 2014, 80% of companies that reported their emissions to
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UNCDF: Bringing New Parties to the Table – Engaging the Private Sector to Drive Investment into Least Developed Countries
It is widely understood that the world is falling far short of the funding flows required
World Bank: Infrastructure Financing Options – Bankable Projects for Private Investors
Strategic investment funds have emerged as a way of addressing gaps in the infrastructure investment lifecycle.
Kristalina Georgieva, CEO of the World Bank: Empowering Communities
Worldwide, around 500 million people live in “fragile situations,” mostly caused by armed conflict. Climate change
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Evan Harvey, Nasdaq: What’s Driving ESG? A Top Ten List
The prevalence and prominence of sustainability as a vital concept in the world – let alone
Lord Waverley on Sanctions: The United Kingdom Acts
The United Kingdom Government has introduced the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill to Parliament. Provisions for
Kenneth Rogoff: Trump’s 3% Growth for the 1%
US President Donald Trump has boasted that his policies will produce sustained 3-4% growth for many
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Maserati on Value Creation: Trident Badge and a Heady Rumble Mean Business, On the Road and In the Showroom
How many syllables would you like with your supercar? One? Porsche will do nicely. Two? Bentley,
Gibson: Guitar Legend on the Ropes
“You know, I imagine a lot of you wanna know why I call the guitar Lucille.
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The BBC needs a David Attenborough of the arts and Waldemar Januszczak (63) may answer the
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Tim O’Reilly: Coding for the Masses
Founder and CEO Tim O’Reilly of O’Reilly Media is not at all surprised that Google, Facebook,
María Dolores de Cospedal: Seeking More Bang
Almost nobody saw her coming. In barely ten years, María Dolores de Cospedal went from a
Tim Cook: Taking Care of Business
He wants to be remembered as a good and decent man. Not that he’s going anywhere,
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Ana Botín: Reshaping the Financial Universe
The first woman to lead a major global financial services provider, Ana Botín remains one of
Robert J Shiller: Mastering Data
One of the elite Sterling professors at Yale University, he predicted both the dot-com bubble and
Adam Smith: The Original Economic Thinker
The year 1776 marked the dawn of modern capitalism: nothing to do with a few rebellious
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Javier Echave serves as chief financial officer of Heathrow Airport Holdings since May 2016. He is
CFI.co Meets the Director General of Wafacash: Samira Khamlichi
Bridging worlds and bringing people together: there is more to the remittance business than just shuffling
CFI.co Meets the CEO of eDreams ODIGEO: Dana Dunne
Pushing the mobile experience beyond bookings is the next frontier to be settled by the online
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Marc Langenbrinck, Mercedes-Benz Schweiz CEO: Finding and Keeping the Exact Right Competitive Angle
Mercedes-Benz is enjoying a great run. Its cars have set new sales records in Switzerland, Spain,
Christian Mumenthaler, CEO of Swiss Re: Insuring Future Growth
The new frontier of insurance runs through cyberspace. Hacking has professionalised and is no longer the
Nick Clegg: A Heart That Will Yet Be Sorely Missed
As David Cameron was celebrating his party’s astonishing victory at the polls on May 8, his
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Obituary: Stephen Hawking (1942-2018)
The word battle used in connection with any ailment is an odd euphemism, but particularly so
Fidel Castro: An Antagonist Remembered
The last Marxist-Leninist to hold a place on the world stage has left, signalling the end
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Zaha Hadid orphaned this world on March 31 and left it waiting for great works that
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Atlas Shrugged Meets Mad Max: Billionaires Heading for the Hills
The lone Trump supporter amongst the billionaires of Silicon Valley, venture capitalist and angel investor Peter
Book Review: Private Island – Why Britain Now Belongs to Someone Else
A Balance Disturbed for All the Wrong Reasons It remains somewhat of a mystery how Chancellor
A Sojourn in Davos: Things Will Never Be the Same
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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
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values
“The real purpose of the scientific method is to make sure nature hasn’t misled you into
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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
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“Man, unlike any other thing organic or inorganic in the universe, grows beyond his work, walks
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If, by way of magic, cynicism and indifference could be banned, the world would undoubtedly be
An Inspiring Trajectory
Amina J Mohammed has been called one of the world’s greatest leaders (Fortune magazine), Diplomat of
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Any and all talk about a determined, sustained, and final push to eradicate poverty from the
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Project Fear
After suffering some initial and minor difficulties, they fully expect the UK to become the shining
Democratic Deficit
Eurosceptics often decry the European Union’s perceived democratic deficit and strenuously object to being ruled by
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WEF: Back to the Basics?
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Davos: Till We Meet Again – Bankers Packing Up
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Davos: Seizing the Moment – Or Not
The man himself was unable to attend the proceedings in Davos – he has other commitments,
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US Trade Policy: End of the Liberal World Order
The established wisdom, first formulated and then imposed by the United States, says that trade encourages
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The hub for flag carrier Royal Jordanian Airlines, Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), just south of
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British Airways: Best Premium Travel Experience GlobalUnveiling a major investment drive to upgrade its long-haul business and premium economy class services, British
UBS: Best Green Bank SwitzerlandAn increasing number of businesses, including banks, are adapting their corporate structures and processes to incorporate
UAE is Recognised by CFI.co as Best FDI Destination in the Middle EastFollowing presentation of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) 2015 Awards for FDI-agencies at a Gala Dinner
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Schlumberger Nigeria: Best Sustainability AwardIn 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 PlcMobil Oil Nigeria Plc traces its proud history back to 1907. This top petroleum products marketing
Old Mutual: Best Community Engagement Programme, South AfricaResponsibility is at the heart of Old Mutual’s success over the past 165 years and the
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Best Commercial Bank, China: CFI.co names China MerchantsChina Merchants Bank, headquartered in Shenzen and boasting 500 branches, is the CFI.co 2014 winner of
Colombo Stock Exchange: Most Sustainable Growth Exchange AsiaWith investor confidence solid and a booming economy, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is in a
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Julius Bär Group: Best Private Bank SwitzerlandManaging the assets of private clients across the globe, Julius Bär Group maintains offices in over
UBS: Best Green Bank SwitzerlandPicture a world in which large power plants spewing noxious fumes into the atmosphere have been
Nordea Asset Management: ESG Award Winner in EuropeAccording to the CFI.co Judging Panel, ‘Nordea well understands the benefits that accrue to investors when
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BCI: Our Fund Manager Winner in ChileThe 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 AmericaThe Bolsa de Valores de Colombia (BVC) – a private organisation – was established in 2001
The Odebrecht Foundation Wins CFI Award for Community Engagement, BrazilThe Odebrecht Organisation is a very successful and highly diversified Brazilian group which is active in
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Mercury Capital Advisors Group Best Fund Raising Team Global
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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
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Saudi Hollandi: Best SME Bank, KSA, for a Second YearThe 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 EastThere has been powerful performance at Bentley Motors, Middle East this past year. Dubai is the
UBP Wins the CFI.co Private Banking Award, UAENow that many of the global universal banks are returning to their core business and divesting
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The esteemed jury members for the AIM 2018’s Investment Promotion Agency (IPA) awards receives recognition for
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As a part of Opal’s Private Wealth Series, this conference was attended by High Net-Worth Individuals,
Davos: Seizing the Moment – Or Not
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World Bank Group Unveils New Initiatives in Investment Policy and Promotion
For many developing countries, foreign direct investment (FDI) has become the largest source of external finance,
The Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility (LoCAL) of UNCDF: Climate Change Impacts on Natural and Human Systems
“For women, the road was crucial. It was hard to deliver babies because of access: we
African Governments Invest in Skills in Sciences, Engineering, and Technology
President Macky Sall of Senegal launches a new Regional Scholarship and Innovative Fund in Johannesburg, South
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Ann Low, US Department of State: Go Green by 2019 – Make Business Registration Easy Everywhere by 2019
The “Go Green by 2019” campaign is designed to promote transparent and user-friendly business registration processes
Stacey Ferreira: The Billion Dollar Pitch
Few people make their first million before they turn twenty, and fewer still can say they
New Business-Registration Portal Goes Global
A new web portal has been launched to help companies directly access, and assess the user-friendliness
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Nordea Asset Management: Pinch, Push, and Shift…
While financial markets globally have undergone substantial stress and change, an increasing number of mainstream investors
Mercury Capital Advisors: Customisation and Global Presence
Headquartered in New York, and with offices in London, Tokyo, Singapore, Dubai, San Francisco, Boston, and
Alexander Forbes Group: Three Strategies for Growth
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Limited, a specialised financial services group headquartered in South Africa, successfully listed
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