World’s Best Banks 2024—Africa | Global Finance Magazine
Leading banks deliver record returns. Banks in Africa have recently been operating in challenging environments, owing to economic turmoil. The stress factor has been particularly…
World’s Best Banks 2024—Asia-Pacific | Global Finance Magazine
However, the second-largest economy remains conspicuously absent. In the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region last year—as in 2022—net interest margin (NIM) dynamics were optimal for banks in…
Live updates: ASX set for modest start after ‘underwhelming’ session on Wall Street, European markets hit record highs
Good morning and welcome to Wednesday, May 8 — you're on the ABC's business and markets blog, and it's great to have your company. Let's kick…
Argentina: Breathing Space? | Global Finance Magazine
“Foreign direct investment [FDI] has always been very small in relation to the size of Argentina’s economy and the flow of capitals in general,” notes…
What is the LGBTQ+ wage gap, and how can we fight it?
Minorities never really need to look at data to confirm they’re being discriminated against. We see it, we feel it, we experience it in the…
3 burning finance questions about federal budget 2024
Breadcrumb Trail LinksTaxesPersonal FinanceHere are some action items you might need to contemplate right nowPublished May 05, 2024 • Last updated 33 minutes ago • 4…
What is the LGBTQ+ wage gap, and how can we fight it?
Minorities never really need to look at data to confirm they’re being discriminated against. We see it, we feel it, we experience it in the…
Mining M&A Intensifies | Global Finance Magazine
Mining M&A continues to abound with Reunion Gold being among the latest companies to ink a deal. The Toronto-based company’s recent $638-million combination with G…
Safest Banks In Kuwait | 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…
Weekly round-up: Markets at crossroads following ECB’s rate-cut hint
The European stock markets will likely end the week in the red for the second straight week due to surging bond yields, despite the European…
StanChart Executive Says Time Running Out for Adaptation Finance
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessStandard Chartered Plc says the finance industry urgently needs to update its toolbox and steer a lot more capital into protecting critical…
Everton docked two more points for second breach of football finance rules | Football News
Club receives an additional penalty for breaching the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules. Everton have been docked two more points by the Premier League…
The Caucasus: Pivot Points | Global Finance Magazine
Geopolitics and the Russia-Ukraine war are highlighting the potential of Georgia and Armenia’s expanding economies. Tbilisi, Georgia, will host the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) annual…
United Arab Emirates: Trade, Finance, And Tourism Drive Economic Growth
Dubai and the other emirates have made globalization work in the Gulf by leveraging oil revenue to create a more open, diversified economy. Good governance,…
Qatar: Driving For Diversification | Global Finance Magazine
In January, Qatar launched its third National Development Strategy, the final phase of its push to achieve its Qatar National Vision 2030 objectives. The third…
Where Bitcoin is going to be in 10 years…especially if it teams up with AI
Euronews caught up with Yves Holenstein from Bitcoin Suisse AG to learn how the largest cryptocurrency is about to be part of our day-to-day lives…
Pakistan: Political Rookie Steps Up As Finance Minister
Muhammad Aurangzeb, a veteran banker with no previous experience in a political role, has been tasked with the navigating Pakistan through its current fiscal and…
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…