South Africa: Overcoming Headwinds | Global Finance Magazine
He added that “between 2024 and 2026, growth is projected to average 1.6%.” Analysts from Investec, Standard Chartered Bank, and other finance institutions expect interest…
MENA Grows Despite Instability | Global Finance Magazine
The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza triggered a global shock wave in October 2023. Neighboring Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan are grappling with both…
ESG’s Future In Asia | Global Finance Magazine
The global sustainability trend has hit a snag the last two years. In the US, the movement to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards…
Turkey’s Positive Prospects | Global Finance Magazine
Turkey bounces back following some historic lows—and with a new economic team in place. For the better part of a decade, Turkey has hardly presented…
Qatar’s Safest Banks | Global Finance Magazine
Global Finance’s Safest Bank rankings, published annually in November, assess the fiscal health and stability of the largest 1,000 banks in the world. Where do…
Markets Report: What’s in store for the week ahead
The Eurogroup meetings and the release of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) are poised to provide insights into the trajectory of regional economic development…
Kuwaiti Banks Go Digital | Global Finance Magazine
The oil-rich emirate’s banks are also expanding across the Gulf region. With Kuwaiti lenders embracing new technologies through fintech partnerships and substantial in-house innovation investment,…
Estonia: Rebuilding The Economy | Global Finance Magazine
Attractive Taxation The Kallas administration aims to simplify the tax codes and create a more business-friendly and competitive environment. For companies, the reform will reduce…
The Great Wealth Transfer | Global Finance Magazine
A $72 trillion global avalanche of inheritance is coming. Are private banks and wealth managers up to meeting the next generation’s needs? Two notable statistics…
Silver Power | Global Finance Magazine
How companies are adapting to aging populations around the world with new products, new personnel policies and new marketing tactics. On the one hand, the…
Would you trust a robot with your finances?
Robo-advising can be a cheap, low-effort option for non-professional investors, but a lack of human input also has its drawbacks. ADVERTISEMENTThe robo-advising industry is expected…
Top Banks in Qatar | Global Finance Magazine
The Global Finance list of Qatar’s leading banks, based on size, longevity and market knowledge, in alphabetical order. Pearling, fishing, agriculture and nomadic livestock rearing:…
Tsunami Coming? | Global Finance Magazine
Nippon Steel’s United States Seal deal suggests the new wave of Japanese acquisitions is more than a blip. Japanese giant Nippon Steel Corporation unexpectedly found…
how to talk to your partners about money
Dating doesn’t have to cost the world Dating multiple people can be more expensive – but it doesn’t have to be. “Dating has been commodified,…
Barclays stock rises as bank unveils cost-cutting and buyback plans
Barclays stock gained nearly 5% on Tuesday morning as the bank unveiled to investors its cost-cutting and buyback plans. ADVERTISEMENTShares in Barclays climbed 4.77% on…
Trade And Supply Chain Finance Awards 2024
Global Finance was pleased to host a ceremony honoring the Best Trade and Supply Chain Finance providers during the first major trade finance event of…
Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong acquitted of financial crimes over controversial 2015 merger
In short: Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong has been acquitted of financial crimes over a merger between Samsung affiliates in 2015.Lee has denied any wrongdoing in the case, describing…