July/August 2019

Calls for a greener, fairer world are growing, and an increasing number of companies are realizing the value of mitigating the pursuit of short-term profits in favor of long-term systemic—and corporate—health.

Global Finance selects the best banks for depositary receipts and the companies involved in the best depositary receipts programs of 2019.

Global Finance selects the best sub-custodian banks in seven global regions and 82 countries.

Mark Patrick, CFO of Syngenta, a Switzerland-based agribusiness acquired by ChemChina two years ago, speaks with Global Finance about the evolving role of the CFO and cultural adjustments.

The takeover of a commercial bank for the first time in nearly two decades highlights the urgency of banking reform in China.

The US-China trade war comes atop an economic slowdown and a potential debt crisis. Increasing consumption and innovation remain China’s key challenges.

High costs are pushing airlines into bankruptcy.

An election triumph gives the prime minister another chance to revive India’s sagging economy. A troubled banking system compounds the challenge.

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

No nation has achieved the goal of gender equality, but some are much closer than others.

Kuwait gets an upgrade.

New index measures a nation's ability to combat corruption.

Saudi Arabia is looking for greater foreign investment.

The fast expanding cryptocurrency market urgently needs accounting guidance. But powerful bodies like the IASB are still figuring it out.

Denmark's new coalition government stands on shaky ground.

Kenyan monetary policy remains in the same hands.

India's economic policymaking has been hampered by personnel problems.

Election re-run results in blow to Turkey's ruling AKP.

Gender diversity gets a boost in Europe.

Facebook's new currency faces regulatory hurdles.

Innovation hubs are not just for the private sector anymore.

India relaxes data retention rules.

3D printing continues to displace traditional manufacturing methods.

The Blackstone Group and Apollo Global Management follow KKR and Ares Management to become corporations.

Rocked by protests, Hong Kong may be looking at some good economic news.

Bottom lines hit by currency market fluctuations.

G20 tries to find common ground amid trade and tariff wars.

Disorder in Hong Kong has not disrupted the IPO market—yet.

The era of a tax-free internet commerce may be coming to an end.

Fifteen months after a political crisis erupted, the economy continues to wobble. Some of the damage is self-inflicted; some imposed from outside.

The Gulf’s giant family-owned companies will soon see a massive generational shift. Can they adapt their business culture?

The GCC’s smallest state is betting it can top its ambitious neighbors in building a fintech hub.

Dubai is remaking itself as an infotech hub. But strong ties to the regional oil sector are keeping the economy on a roller coaster.

Mohammad Al Duaij studied finance in the UK and worked in several Kuwaiti financial institutions before taking the helm of Alea Global Group, a real estate and private-equity investment conglomerate founded by his parents.

Oman is tapping an Icelandic startup for a new bureau to speed credit applications.

Recent signs of outreach suggest an easing of the Saudi-Qatari quarrel. But don’t expect a united front against Iran.

Adnan Ahmed Yousif, president and CEO of Al Baraka Banking Group, talks with Global Finance about fintech, the changing regulatory environment and hurdles to overcome.

Robust demand for housing opens new opportunities for foreign developers to contribute—and profit.