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    Reimagining The World Of Work

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    February 01, 2019

    Innovations like AI and robotic automation are radically changing the workplace. But they are also changing the nature of work itself for the next generation.

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    Islamic Finance FAQ: A Global Finance Series

    Islamic Finance FAQ: A Global Finance Series

    Islamic finance is a fast-growing $2 trillion industry, yet many finance professionals do not know halal from haram. Global Finance's series on Islamic finance explains. 

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    Reimagining The World Of Work

    Reimagining The World Of Work

    February 01, 2019

    Innovations like AI and robotic automation are radically changing the workplace. But they are also changing the nature of work itself for the next generation.

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    Best Financial Institution Foreign Exchange Awards 2019: A Bumpy Ride In Fracturing Markets

    Best Financial Institution Foreign Exchange Awards 2019: A Bumpy Ride In Fracturing Markets

    January 01, 2019

    Global Finance selects the best foreign exchange banks in 113 countries.

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    The Most Peaceful Countries In The World 2018

    The Most Peaceful Countries In The World 2018

    June 12, 2018

    Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) reveals the most peaceful countries in the world. Despite living in the most peaceful century in human history, the world has become less peaceful over the last decade. 

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Catalan Leader Amps Up Independence Call

February 12, 2016
  • Western Europe,
  • Governance, Regulation & Compliance

Spain: Legislators in Catalonia elected Carles Puigdemont, who has been pushing for independence for the big Spanish region for years, as president on January 10.

International Investors Decry Portuguese Bank Bail-In

February 12, 2016
  • Western Europe,
  • Global Banking

Capital Markets | Fixed Income
A bail-in provision, which places the onus on bondholders and other investors to write down their holdings in the event of winding up a troubled financial institution within the European Union, came into effect on January 1, 2016.

Has Italy Turned A Corner?

February 12, 2016
  • Western Europe,
  • Governance, Regulation & Compliance,
  • Macroeconomy & Globalization

The foundations for economic recovery have been laid by Matteo Renzi’s government, which is tackling fundamental issues at the heart of Italy’s problems. But he has yet to work his magic on public spending.

EU Countries Agree On Principles For Financial Transaction Tax

January 08, 2016
  • Western Europe,
  • Tax & Accounting

Taxation | Capital Markets
In December 2015, 10 European Union members agreed on key aspects of a harmonized financial transaction tax (FTT).

Europe’s Private Debt Boom

January 08, 2016
  • Western Europe,
  • Capital Raising & Corporate Finance,
  • Global Banking

Traditional banks are pulling back from lending to small and midsize businesses. Just as happened in the US, funds are filling the void.

Slavery Act Puts Company Reputations On The Line

December 11, 2015
  • Western Europe,
  • Corporate Social Responsibility,
  • Governance, Regulation & Compliance

Management | Corporate Governance
With the enactment of the Modern Slavery Act in October, the United Kingdom has made a new addition to the growing body of compliance regulations sprouting up globally.

Iceland Economy Back From The Brink

December 11, 2015
  • Western Europe,
  • Global Banking,
  • Macroeconomy & Globalization

Iceland has recovered smartly from the worst recession in its history. Now it must keep inflation at bay—and that might require a monetary overhaul.

Benelux Turns A Corner For Progress

December 11, 2015
  • Western Europe,
  • Global Banking,
  • Macroeconomy & Globalization

Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg call on old and new strengths to jump-start growth.

Concrete Steps Toward A CMU

November 13, 2015
  • Western Europe,
  • Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Capital Markets | Remedial Measures
The European Commission cites four concrete steps for kick-starting the Capital Market Union

President Coelho Keeps Post But Instability Looms

President Coelho Keeps Post But Instability Looms

November 13, 2015
  • Western Europe

Portugal: At the beginning of October, Portugal’s Pedro Passos Coelho became the first eurozone prime minister to survive a bailout program and win reelection.

Staying Safe With The Award Winners

November 13, 2015
  • Asia-Pacific,
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  • Global Banking

Global Finance interviews senior executives from some of the banks featured in this year’s World’s Safest Banks rankings.

 

The Levant Uncovers A Few Surprises

November 13, 2015
  • Middle East,
  • Western Europe,
  • Emerging Markets,
  • Latest Content

Some green shoots lurk beneath the region’s raging civil wars, economic woes and political unrest.

Family And Board Divisions At Heart Of Volkswagen’s Problems

Family And Board Divisions At Heart Of Volkswagen’s Problems

November 13, 2015
  • Western Europe,
  • Corporate Social Responsibility

Management | Auto Manufacturers
The Volkswagen emissions scandal, which saw the company fudge emissions tests to make its cars appear less polluting, has resulted in a new CEO appointment, the suspension of key executives and a proposed group restructure.

Turning On The Liquidity Tap For SMEs In Europe

November 13, 2015
  • Western Europe,
  • Capital Raising & Corporate Finance,
  • Global Banking

Capital Markets | Business Funding
In 1957, when the Treaty of Rome was signed and the European Economic Community was established, it was the first milestone in the long path toward free circulation of goods, capital, services and people among European countries.

More Unified Patent Regime For Europe On The Cards

November 13, 2015
  • Western Europe,
  • Governance, Regulation & Compliance,
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Market Trends | Intellectual Property
A European patent regime with unitary effect and a Unitary Patent Court is set to come into force as early as 2017, making it simpler and cheaper for international corporations to defend their intellectual property rights.

Best In Class 2015

Best In Class 2015

October 09, 2015
  • Africa,
  • Asia-Pacific,
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  • Latin America,
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  • North America,
  • Western Europe,
  • Global Banking

A selection of winners from Global Finance’s awards program over the past year. 

Eurozone Corporate Bond Market Revives Following Summer Break

October 09, 2015
  • Western Europe,
  • Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Fixed Income | With this summer’s Greek debt crisis having abated somewhat and the European Central Bank (ECB) considering expanding its easy-money policies, US companies are rushing to the eurozone to issue debt at record-low interest rates.

World’s Best Banks 2015

World’s Best Banks 2015

October 09, 2015
  • Africa,
  • Asia-Pacific,
  • Central & Eastern Europe,
  • Latin America,
  • Middle East,
  • North America,
  • Western Europe,
  • Global Banking

Global Finance unveils its annual list of the best banks globally, regionally and by country. The winners have provided the best service to clients.

Central Banker Report Cards 2015

October 09, 2015
  • Africa,
  • Asia-Pacific,
  • Central & Eastern Europe,
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  • North America,
  • Western Europe,
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Global Finance’s annual evaluation of the work of the world’s central bankers found some stellar performances, and some dismal ones. The toughest challenge for many: propping up falling prices.

Joint CEO/Chairman Conundrum Puzzles Us Shareholders

Joint CEO/Chairman Conundrum Puzzles Us Shareholders

October 09, 2015
  • North America,
  • Western Europe,
  • Governance, Regulation & Compliance

Executive Management | In light of a shareholders’ vote on September 22 as to whether Bank of America chief executive officer Brian Moynihan should remain chairman as well, the debate about whether the two roles should be separate rages on in the United States.

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