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More Than a Bank: Banco Azteca as a National Platform for Social Resilience
A financial institution’s value is not proven in moments of calm—it is tested in moments of
Berenberg Investment Consulting: Innovation at the Heart of Institutional Advisory
With centuries of banking tradition, Berenberg continues to evolve, combining deep expertise with technological innovation. Under
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
- Markets
The “Sell America” Trade Returns — With Greenland at the Centre
A familiar market pattern reasserted itself on 20 January 2026: the dollar slid, Treasury yields rose,
The Venezuela Trade: Markets Move Faster Than Politics
The overnight capture of Nicolás Maduro has jolted geopolitics — and, almost immediately, reset the investment
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,
- Economics & Convergence
‘Sanaenomics’: The Abenomics 2.0 Shift from Deflation to Security
The economic platform of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, quickly dubbed ‘Sanaenomics’, is not a radical break
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
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More Than a Bank: Banco Azteca as a National Platform for Social Resilience
A financial institution’s value is not proven in moments of calm—it is tested in moments of
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
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Orchestrating the Transition: enso Group Builds the Enabling Structures for Reliable Clean Power
From Austria’s hydropower tradition to African grid-scale platforms, enso’s “system orchestrator” model fuses technology, finance and
Leadership at the Helm of Kenya’s Renewable Power Champion
KenGen’s executive team brings together deep technical expertise, financial discipline, legal rigour and strategic foresight to
KenGen Powering East Africa’s Clean Energy Future
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) stands as East Africa’s leading power producer, entrusted with the
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Ten Recent Technology Advances That Asset Allocators Should Have on the Radar
A CFI.co briefing on the engineering breakthroughs, grid innovations and early deployments that are compressing cost
Heat Pumps That Pay: How Industrial Process Heat Is Becoming a Cost-Saving Asset
Table of contents Why industrial heat is now a balance-sheet issue 1) The commercial frontier: process
Accenture on Saudi Arabia’s AI Revolution: Leading the Next Wave of Enterprise Transformation
As the global technology landscape undergoes a seismic shift with the rise of agentic AI, Saudi
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Blended Finance’s Second Act: The OECD Renews Guidance to Effectively Align Development Goals and Investment Returns
A decade after blended finance entered the global lexicon, the challenges it was meant to address
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
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Otaviano Canuto: The US Economic ‘K’
Global GDP growth has proven resilient in 2025, despite the shocks caused by the trade policies implemented
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.
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Rolex vs Watch Flippers: How Certified Pre-Owned Became a Weapon of Pricing Power
Rolex has finally confronted the watch flipper economy — not by flooding the market or cutting
A Handbag’s World: How Hermès Handbags Became Blue-Chip Assets
A new kind of currency has emerged in high finance—soft to the touch, exquisitely crafted and
The Unseen Shift: How Creeping Normality Rewrites Our World
Gradual, barely perceptible shifts can normalise the unacceptable—reshaping everything from corporate decision-making to ecosystems and civil
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David Neeleman: The High-Flyer with ADHD – How a Restless Mind Revolutionised Air Travel
David Neeleman is not a typical airline executive. Founder of five carriers, he pairs relentless entrepreneurial
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
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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
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Eaglestone Management: Experience Forged in Global Infrastructure Finance
Eaglestone’s leadership team reflects the firm’s positioning at the intersection of banking discipline and real-economy delivery.
Clifford M Gross: From Lab to Leadership — Steering Tekcapital’s Commercialisation Engine
Since founding and leading three publicly listed companies and co-founding numerous other high-growth ventures, Dr Clifford
Building with Passion: How Heike Arbter Shaped Raiffeisen’s Certificates Franchise
As Head of Raiffeisen Certificates, Heike Arbter has spent two decades building one of Europe’s most
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Specialised Performance: What the Humble Penguin Can Teach the Modern C-Suite
Far from being mere fodder for nature documentaries, the specialised behaviour and remarkable resilience of the
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
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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
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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
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Lord Waverley: Africa Enters an Age of Optimism
The upcoming UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York presents an opportunity for world leaders to
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
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Lord Waverley: Africa Enters an Age of Optimism
The upcoming UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York presents an opportunity for world leaders to
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
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UAE is Recognised by CFI.co as Best FDI Destination in the Middle EastFollowing presentation of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Awards for FDI-agencies at a Gala Dinner at
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
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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
A Touch of Class: Century Properties Group Wins Real Estate Award in the PhilippinesWith a passion for quality in both service and product plus an uncannily keen sense for
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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
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
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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 Dissonance of Davos 2026: Capital Allocation in an Age of Fragmentation and the AI–Energy Nexus
The World Economic Forum’s 56th Annual Meeting opened beneath the banner of “A Spirit of Dialogue”.
Heat Pumps That Pay: How Industrial Process Heat Is Becoming a Cost-Saving Asset
Table of contents Why industrial heat is now a balance-sheet issue 1) The commercial frontier: process
Uzbekistan Investment Forum: Economic Momentum Meets Strategic Maturity
Attend enough investment forums and they begin to blend into one another. The Fourth Tashkent International
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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
Lord Waverley: 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
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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
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Orchestrating the Transition: enso Group Builds the Enabling Structures for Reliable Clean Power
From Austria’s hydropower tradition to African grid-scale platforms, enso’s “system orchestrator” model fuses technology, finance and
Angola’s Transport & Infrastructure Evolution: Rebuilding a Nation, Rewiring a Region
Few African countries have pursued infrastructure renewal on Angola’s scale or under comparable historical pressure. Emerging
From Penetration to Inclusion: How CRC Credit Bureau Is Re-Engineering Nigeria’s Credit Ecosystem
Nigeria’s journey towards broad-based financial inclusion has accelerated markedly in recent years, with credit penetration emerging
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