Tiziana Barghini

The Covid-19 crisis derailed Portugal’s economic comeback. Can stimulus, fiscal prudence and an attractive climate for retirees get it back on track?

The high-stakes battle is being watched closely as a showdown over the vast commercial power of the iPhone producer.

Commercial real estate is being reshaped by the health crisis, offering both risk and opportunity.

The risk that tenants will fall behind on rent payments or go out of business under the stresses of the global coronavirus pandemic is enormous.

Declining stock markets spell opportunities for family offices. But with some countries responding to the Covid-19 crisis better than others, geography matters.  

A squeeze on jobs and wages in the US and other developed countries will translate into fewer remittances, affecting less-developed regions such as Central and Latin America.

Most 2020 annual general meetings will be conducted virtually, possibly sparking a permanent change in shareholder participation.

The ECB announced that it will accept bonds below investment grade as collateral for its bank financing facility.

Millions of people have been forced to work from home, companies struggle to stay connected and keep productivity up.

Natasha Lamb is managing partner and director of Equity Research and Shareholder Engagement at Arjuna Capital, an investment firm focusing on sustainability and impact. Arjuna allows clients to align investments with their values. Global Finance asked Lamb to explain strategy and results.

Coronavirus crisis puts expertise in command.

Under dramatic new conditions, business is rapidly adapting, with unpredictable long-term effects.

Head of the ECB sparks anxiety during a time of crisis.

One Italian automaker is going above and beyond the government's measures to halt the spread of coronavirus.

As it celebrates a half-century of existence and its 49th annual gathering, the World Economic Forum seeks to push the private sector to do more to save the habitability of the planet.

Rising discontent among citizens around the world has led some to repudiate global integration. Will the world go back to raising walls between nations?

Fighting climate change is not just for the private sector.

The world's billionaires are getting younger and more diverse.

The leading Spanish banks are embracing both technology and social responsibility.

Spain’s export-driven economy has held up well despite slowing growth, but that could be about to change.

More women are in executive and management positions than ever before, but equality remains a long way off.

Geopolitics is increasingly driving M&A developments.

Luisa Gomez Bravo, global head of Corporate and Investment Banking, talks about what sets BBVA apart from competitors and how it keeps innovating for its clients.

Héctor Valdez Albizu, governor of the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic, on economic prospects and efforts to attract investors.

José Cantero Sienra, new governor of the Central Bank of Paraguay, talks stability, reform and external shocks.

Wilfredo Rafael Cerrato, president of the Central Bank of Honduras, talks about his country’s progress toward achieving economic stability—and its plans for maintaining it.

Roberto Campos Neto, president of the Central Bank of Brazil, on the economic prospects for his country and the region, and how reforms are helping mitigate risk.

Alberto Grana, president of the Central Bank of Uruguay, discusses how the country is ensuring its long-term economic growth in the face of external pressures.

Julio Velarde, governor of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru, discusses his country’s coming rebound and shoring up stability to mitigate market swings.

Geopolitical uncertainty makes economic planning difficult and rife with contingencies.

Deal-making accelerates as Brexit's new October 31 deadline looms.

Paraguay is largely insulated from Argentina's growing economic woes.

Portugal is posting economic growth ahead of the EU average, but a high debt load and unmet needs for public investment signal lingering risks.

The Caribbean’s long-term outlook hinges on diversifying out of tourism and commodities and turning climate change challenges into growth opportunities.

Italy's largest bank bucks the trend towards greater social media presence.

Jorge Sáenz-Azcúnaga, global head of Country Monitoring at BBVA, talks with Global Finance about digitization, promising pockets of growth and serving Latin America’s unbanked.

While attention is riveted on troubled giants like Venezuela, Central America’s small economies stage a modest comeback.

The Dominican Republic's economy is outperforming those of its neighbors.

ECB saves an Italian bank from bankruptcy.

The gap in both income and wealth continues to grow, sparking political backlash around the globe. Is it also becoming a drag on growth?

This year's World Economic Forum in Davos is happening in an era of rising protectionism and de-globalization.

Leveraged loans are hitting highs not seen since 2008.

Paloma Piqueras leads Global Wealth and Asset Management at BBVA, Global Finance’s pick this year as the World’s Best Private Bank for Clients with Net Worth Under $1 Million. She speaks about technology, how BBVA structures wealth management and the value of the nonfinancial components of its client service.

A slowdown in GDP growth still leaves Spain outperforming the rest of the eurozone. But will turmoil in Catalonia dampen spirits?

Governor of the Central Bank of Chile, Mario Marcel Cullell speaks about the country's growth prospects and how flexible foreign exchange can act as a shock absorber.

Juan Alcaraz, general manager of CaixaBank, winner of World’s Best Consumer Bank, talks about deep customer profiling, technology benefits, and responsible stewardship.

Juan José Echavarría, Governor of the Central Bank of Colombia, talks about consumption, contagion and the outlook for regional economies through next year.

World GDP is growing, but not terribly fast, and many clouds dim the horizon. Without productivity improvements, global growth may be stalled.

In an era of volatility and change, the independence of central banks can no longer be taken for granted.

Trade and tariff wars could lead to recessions.