John Häfelfinger, CEO of Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (BLKB), talks to CFI.co about the opportunities afforded by sustainable
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The man himself was unable to attend the proceedings in Davos – he has other commitments,
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His Excellency Abdulla Al Saleh, Undersecretary for Foreign Trade Ministry of Economy UAE stated,“ Trade activities
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Despite cultural assumptions surrounding content and interpretation, we tend to believe that the way we communicate
There is something magical about electricity: it has always been present, but its power was only
Driving from the airport to Uzbekistan’s ancient city of Bukhara, visitors can see a series of
His Excellency Abdulla Al Saleh, Undersecretary for Foreign Trade Ministry of Economy UAE stated,“ Trade activities
Many relevant fields and geographic areas are blank spots on the impact investing landscape, because they
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Drones are changing the way in which we interact with one another. From commercial applications to
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The American economist Frank Knight theorised about the difference between risk and uncertainty in his classic
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How would you sum up in three single words what characterises your team at UNCDF? Innovative
There was a significant inflow of funds in Brazil’s external financial account in October and November
Development Finance Institutions (DFI), Development Finance Companies (DFC) or Development Banks (DB) are institutions that provide
International Financial Centres (IFCs) are a necessary component of national and global economic growth. And increasingly,
As part of its upcoming 2020 Global Wealth Migration Review, New World Wealth examines the potential
Few people make their first million before they turn twenty, and fewer still can say they
How many syllables would you like with your supercar? One? Porsche will do nicely. Two? Bentley,
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From investment opportunities to the pursuit and provision of venture capital, the purse strings of financial
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The world is in pieces. No longer the preserve of two competing global powers – or
John Häfelfinger, CEO of Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (BLKB), talks to CFI.co about the opportunities afforded by sustainable
Richard Hausmann, PhD, took over as CEO of Elekta in June 2016, and has taken bold
The inability to deploy new technologies and the readiness to confront structural change top the list
Earlier this year, Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari signed the Finance Bill 2019 into law as the
India’s largest business by revenue, Tata Group comprises no less than 289 businesses that together have
Mercedes-Benz is enjoying a great run. Its cars have set new sales records in Switzerland, Spain,
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Zaha Hadid orphaned this world on March 31 and left it waiting for great works that
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The Ethical Business Book by Sarah Duncan Reviewed by John Foot Sarah Duncan is to be
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“The real purpose of the scientific method is to make sure nature hasn’t misled you into
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Early in November, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) paid homage to Chile’s economic resilience and progress.
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Last September, the European Union launched its own Belt and Road Initiative, connecting Europe with Asia.
Freshly installed in the Oval Office, the 46th president of the United States immediately set to
The Deutsche Bundesbank expects a double dip recession. Analysing non-traditional indicators such as Google Map traffic
Tired of dancing to an American tune, the European Commission is ready to challenge the global
The man himself was unable to attend the proceedings in Davos – he has other commitments,
Concerned over widening geopolitical fissures, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has embarked on a quest to
Dutch Finance Minister and President of the Eurogroup Jeroen Dijsselbloem is worried that the increased insularity
“The global coronavirus pandemic, which has already caused unimaginable devastation and hardship, has brought our way
Bashar Kilani oversees IBM business in the Gulf countries and the Levant, working with clients and
For anyone familiar with the dashing Crown Prince of Dubai, it would have come as no
Following presentation of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Awards for FDI-agencies at a Gala Dinner at
Unveiling a major investment drive to upgrade its long-haul business and premium economy class services, British
An increasing number of businesses, including banks, are adapting their corporate structures and processes to incorporate
In over forty countries, oilfield services company Schlumberger is actively engaged in promoting science, technology, engineering,
Mobil Oil Nigeria Plc traces its proud history back to 1907. This top petroleum products marketing
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China Merchants Bank, headquartered in Shenzen and boasting 500 branches, is the CFI.co 2014 winner of
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Managing the assets of private clients across the globe, Julius Bär Group maintains offices in over
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According to the CFI.co Judging Panel, ‘Nordea well understands the benefits that accrue to investors when
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The Bolsa de Valores de Colombia (BVC) – a private organisation – was established in 2001
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The CFI Judging Panel would like to congratulate Banco Interacciones on repeating its triumph of last
The CFI.co Judging Panel has named BNY Mellon as winner of the prestigious award, ’Best Wealth
The CFI.co Judging Panel is always delighted when winners repeat their success in subsequent years. It
There has been powerful performance at Bentley Motors, Middle East this past year. Dubai is the
Now that many of the global universal banks are returning to their core business and divesting
In December this year, Abu Dhabi will welcome government leaders, CEOs and investment stakeholders for the
The esteemed jury members for the AIM 2018’s Investment Promotion Agency (IPA) awards receives recognition for
The man himself was unable to attend the proceedings in Davos – he has other commitments,
Please, tell us a little about yourself. How did you reach your current position? As you
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Ambareen Musa, founder and CEO of financial aggregator marketplace Souqalmal, sees a glowing future for fintech
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Few people make their first million before they turn twenty, and fewer still can say they
Sustainability issues are global business issues. For example, data security—a social issue—is important to companies in
In 2014, ThirdWay Africa set out to fundamentally change the investment landscape in Africa. The investment
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In a previous article, we highlighted how developing economies have faced simultaneous shocks from their external environment, as pandemic and recession curves have unfolded abroad (Canuto, 2020a). In addition to financial shocks, there have been declines in remittances, tourism receipts, and commodity
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