By Nandini Sukumar, Chief Executive Officer, The World Federation of Exchanges One of the World Federation
CEOs around the world are less optimistic about the strength of the global economy than they
It’s old news that large segments of society have become deeply unhappy with what they see
Emerging market exchanges and policy makers are keen to encourage international investors, who play an important
The smallest economy of the Gulf Region registered solid growth, adding a robust 2.4% to its
The global green bonds market has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with issuance
Economic growth is driving increased demand for retail and alternative real estate assets, while spare capacity
International Financial Centres (IFCs) are a necessary component of national and global economic growth. And increasingly,
Africa needs investment to advance sustainable development and see the continent prosper. James Zhan, Astrit Sulstarova
China’s economic growth has been sliding since 2011, while its economic structure has gradually rebalanced toward
His Excellency Abdulla Al Saleh, Undersecretary for Foreign Trade Ministry of Economy UAE stated,“ Trade activities
This year the event will witness the presence of 60 high level official The organizing committee
The conclusion of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s most recent report is stark:
To become the best is not necessary to go global. Spain’s three Roca brothers, celebrated as
The prevalence and prominence of sustainability as a vital concept in the world – let alone
His Excellency Abdulla Al Saleh, Undersecretary for Foreign Trade Ministry of Economy UAE stated,“ Trade activities
Dubai ranks first globally in attracting foreign direct investments (FDI) for artificial intelligence and robotics The
Today in India, with a tap of a smartphone, a manufacturer instantly books shipping services for
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are gaining a strong foothold across numerous applications, lowering the
It is calculated that the eight richest people in the world between them control the same
Predictions that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will fail typically elicit a broader defence of the underlying
“The United Nations has sought to tackle the widespread availability of illicit small arms and ammunition
In times such as these, with rapidly escalating trade tensions and countries engaging in tit-for-tat spats
A labour and social security reform bill has been recently sent to the Argentine Congress. In
Worldwide, around 500 million people live in “fragile situations,” mostly caused by armed conflict. Climate change
China’s economic growth has been sliding since 2011, while its economic structure has gradually rebalanced toward
Early in November, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) paid homage to Chile’s economic resilience and progress.
International Financial Centres (IFCs) are a necessary component of national and global economic growth. And increasingly,
As we mark the decennial of the collapse of Lehman Brothers, there are still ongoing debates
The prevalence and prominence of sustainability as a vital concept in the world – let alone
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,
“You know, I imagine a lot of you wanna know why I call the guitar Lucille.
It takes the gumption of a hero to identify as a socialist in the United States,
Founder and CEO Tim O’Reilly of O’Reilly Media is not at all surprised that Google, Facebook,
Almost nobody saw her coming. In barely ten years, María Dolores de Cospedal went from a
In times such as these, with rapidly escalating trade tensions and countries engaging in tit-for-tat spats
The world is in pieces. No longer the preserve of two competing global powers – or
The first woman to lead a major global financial services provider, Ana Botín remains one of
Among the pioneers of the digital banking age and one of most recognised innovator and FinTech
Aquis Exchange founder and CEO Alasdair Haynes had his Eureka moment while buying a mobile phone
Mr Eleta joined the company in January 2016, after Maria Eugenia Vidal was elected governor of
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,
The new frontier of insurance runs through cyberspace. Hacking has professionalised and is no longer the
The word battle used in connection with any ailment is an odd euphemism, but particularly so
The last Marxist-Leninist to hold a place on the world stage has left, signalling the end
Zaha Hadid orphaned this world on March 31 and left it waiting for great works that
The lone Trump supporter amongst the billionaires of Silicon Valley, venture capitalist and angel investor Peter
A Balance Disturbed for All the Wrong Reasons It remains somewhat of a mystery how Chancellor
Book Review – The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann For all its potential as a canvas
“When the middle class constitutes only 20–30 percent of the population, it may side with antidemocratic
CFI Must-Reads Title Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945 Author Tony Judt ISBN 978-0-1430-3775-0 link
“The real purpose of the scientific method is to make sure nature hasn’t misled you into
“He sounded like Jean-François Revel, a French socialist writer who talks about one of the great
“Absolute truth is a very rare and dangerous commodity in the context of professional journalism.” For
“Man, unlike any other thing organic or inorganic in the universe, grows beyond his work, walks
Early in November, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) paid homage to Chile’s economic resilience and progress.
Armenia is ready for its time in the spotlight. The landlocked country experienced a watershed moment
Last September, the European Union launched its own Belt and Road Initiative, connecting Europe with Asia.
If, by way of magic, cynicism and indifference could be banned, the world would undoubtedly be
Amina J Mohammed has been called one of the world’s greatest leaders (Fortune magazine), Diplomat of
Any and all talk about a determined, sustained, and final push to eradicate poverty from the
After suffering some initial and minor difficulties, they fully expect the UK to become the shining
Eurosceptics often decry the European Union’s perceived democratic deficit and strenuously object to being ruled by
Post-Brexit, the UK will remain part of the EU customs union and quite possibly of its
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 man himself was unable to attend the proceedings in Davos – he has other commitments,
The hub for flag carrier Royal Jordanian Airlines, Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), just south of
The established wisdom, first formulated and then imposed by the United States, says that trade encourages
It had to happen and it just did. The untold joys of expansive monetary policy as
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
Responsibility is at the heart of Old Mutual’s success over the past 165 years and the
China Merchants Bank, headquartered in Shenzen and boasting 500 branches, is the CFI.co 2014 winner of
With investor confidence solid and a booming economy, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is in a
With a passion for quality in both service and product plus an uncannily keen sense for
Managing the assets of private clients across the globe, Julius Bär Group maintains offices in over
Picture a world in which large power plants spewing noxious fumes into the atmosphere have been
According to the CFI.co Judging Panel, ‘Nordea well understands the benefits that accrue to investors when
The CFI.co Judging Panel rates BCI Investment Management very highly and has announced that the award
The Bolsa de Valores de Colombia (BVC) – a private organisation – was established in 2001
The Odebrecht Organisation is a very successful and highly diversified Brazilian group which is active in
Mercury Capital Advisors Group have perfected flat management within the company, creating a team where everyone takes
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
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,
As a part of Opal’s Private Wealth Series, this conference was attended by High Net-Worth Individuals,
For many developing countries, foreign direct investment (FDI) has become the largest source of external finance,
“For women, the road was crucial. It was hard to deliver babies because of access: we
President Macky Sall of Senegal launches a new Regional Scholarship and Innovative Fund in Johannesburg, South
The “Go Green by 2019” campaign is designed to promote transparent and user-friendly business registration processes
Few people make their first million before they turn twenty, and fewer still can say they
A new web portal has been launched to help companies directly access, and assess the user-friendliness
While financial markets globally have undergone substantial stress and change, an increasing number of mainstream investors
Headquartered in New York, and with offices in London, Tokyo, Singapore, Dubai, San Francisco, Boston, and
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Limited, a specialised financial services group headquartered in South Africa, successfully listed
The banking and other parts of the financial services industry are undergoing an all-encompassing digital transformation. Soon, disruptive technologies will revolutionise the sector globally. Since the global crisis in 2008 there has been no shortage of new regulations. Banks have
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