Islamic Finance: How Does It Make Money Without Interest?
The second installment of Global Finance's FAQ on Islamic Finance.
Global Finance Magazine
Abraaj Liquidation Rattles Middle East Financial Markets
Abraaj's collapse raises fresh questions about transparency and regulatory norms in the UAE and broader Middle East.
The Bank Of The Future
Traditional banks and upstart challengers alike are pushing innovations to create the bank of the future. What might such a bank look like?
Xiaomi IPO Falls Flat
Once hyped as potentially the largest IPO since Alibaba, Xiaomi's share price underwhelms.
CFOs Rise To CEOs As M&A Action Heats Up
CFOs are increasingly taking the top slot, as companies, many flush with cash, embrace a new round of mergers and acquisitions.
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SCB Wins The Innovators 2018 Award For Cutting-Edge Client Onboarding
Siam Commercial Bank has been recognized for its innovation in bringing new clients on board efficiently and quickly while maintaining strict risk-management processes.
NEWS & FEATURES
Wary Travelers On The Silk Road
Japan’s support for the BRI looks like a new dawn for Sino-Japanese trade relations, but the reality is complex.
Apple Ditches Irish Data Center Following Planning Frustrations
Irish government's legal and planning processes spur Apple to cancel data center construction plan.
Back To Growth In Greece
After a couple of years working quietly out of the spotlight to improve its financial condition, Greece is seeing green shoots of growth.
Malaysia: Mahathir’s Return Points To Uncertain Outlook
Malaysian election may mean near-term volatility in economic policy and performance.
AWARDS COVERAGE
Innovating The Innovators
By taking a different approach this year, Global Finance was able to explore a new range of innovation.
ECONOMIC DATA & ANALYSIS
Emerging Market Companies Outperform US Companies on ESG
A new sustainability report's surprising conclusion: ESG practices in some emerging markets are superior to those of the US.
Countries With Most FDI In 2018
Global FDI declined last year with developed economies seeing a decrease in flows even as developing economies saw an increase.
Women CFOs Still A Minority
While the percentage of female CFOs dipped slightly in 2017, more women were internally promoted to the CFO position.
Countries With The Most External Debt in 2017
Here is the list of countries that owe the most to foreign creditors in 2017. The United States leads, followed by the Euro area and the United Kingdom.
PRIVATE BANKING
A Growing Appetite For Giving Back
While philanthropy has a long tradition among the ultrarich, private bankers say the inclination to give is stronger than ever—and vastly more complex.
Down But Not Out
So-called tax havens face pressure as regulators seek to stem malfeasance, but there are legit reasons to go offshore.
GM’s New Female CEO-CFO Team Unusual In Corporate World
GM becomes the first automaker in history to have women in both the CEO and CFO positions.
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Latin American countries dominate the top ten rankings of the best places to retire in 2018.