Western Europe

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

Denmark's new coalition government stands on shaky ground.

Gender diversity gets a boost in Europe.

Once viewed as an afterthought, ESG is becoming increasingly central to the bottom line.

A new round of banking consolidation in Europe?

The EU's alternative to Paypal is off to a slow start.

European Union regulators impose rules on the use of artifical intelligence.

Europe's dormant IPO markets see some action.

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

Gonzalo Gortázar, CEO of CaixaBank, talks about the crucial importance of digital transformation.

Absence of election turmoil opens opportunity for economic reforms.
 

Britain narrowly avoided a no-deal Brexit and businesses are curbing their enthusiasm.

Banks in Western and Northern Europe zero in on the needs of customers and communities to boost profits.

Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Cyprus all face significant Brexit risk.

Brexit isn't slowing down blockchain.

Getting a patent is getting easier in Europe.

Greece's economy has improved markedly from the dark days of 2009.

Italy endorses China's Belt and Road Initiative.

Through two years of uncertainty, companies made plans to exit the UK. Now, many are actually leaving, and even Remain won’t bring them back.

Everyone wants a piece of the millennial market.