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…
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…
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…
Life Magazine set for revival by Karlie Kloss and husband’s media company | Media
Magazine known for photography of major 20th century events ceased print publication in 2007. Life magazine, the American magazine known for its iconic photography capturing…
Karlie Kloss’ Bedford Media will resuscitate Life magazine as a print product
Print may be dying, but Bedford Media believes it can bring back Life. The New York-based media holding company owned by fashion model Karlie Kloss…
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…
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…
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…
Ukrainian-born Miss Japan Karolina Shiino gives up her title after magazine reveals affair with a married man
In short: The Ukrainian-born winner of the 2024 Miss Japan competition, Karolina Shiino, has handed back her title.A magazine article revealed she had an affair with a…