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GW Platt Foreign Exchange Provider Awards 2023

GW Platt Foreign Exchange Provider Awards 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic created some waves in the foreign exchange markets over the last couple of years, but the re-emergence of global inflation and inflation-fighting central banks has truly rocked the currency world this year.

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The Levant At A Crossroads

The Levant At A Crossroads

Levantine banks operate in fragile economies in a region facing severe upheaval. Some are finding a way through the chaos better than others.

Erdogan Backlash Emboldens Pro-West Politicians

Erdogan Backlash Emboldens Pro-West Politicians

September saw a further weakening in the governing AKP party’s once-unassailable hold on power in Turkey, with respected former Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan announcing he will establish a new pro-business, pro-West party, citing “deep differences” with the AKP, or ...

Turkey: Ripe For Reform?

Turkey: Ripe For Reform?

Postelection, Turkey needs to take tangible measures to restore economic stability and government credibility and strengthen domestic capital markets.

Balkan Spring

Balkan Spring

Even with investor and public worries about corruption, the dynamic Balkan economies offer opportunities with the promise of EU membership.

Poland's Secret Sauce

Poland's Secret Sauce

Flexibility, consistent economic policies and strong regulation are some of the ingredients behind Poland’s ongoing expansion—which analysts say is likely to continue.