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CEO Gilbert Ghostine explains the 'inclusive capitalism' business model of the family-owned perfume and taste giant
Tax lawyer Luis Gerardo Del Valle Torres explains how international investors can best approach Mexico
Libertex Group's Marios Chailis discusses the hype, the evolution, and the smart questions to ask when investing in crypto
Francisco Ramirez discusses BPD's range of digital products and services, designed to make customers' day-to-day mobility easier
The first exclusively digital bank for the UAE's small businesses will make banking more convenient and efficient, says Subroto Som
Dr Preye Angaye and Karl Harris discuss the challenges for oil and gas operators in Nigeria, and Century Group's successes in 2019
CEO Francesco Grosoli explains how Compagnie Monégasque de Banque has evolved to serve Monaco's increasingly entrepreneurial HNWIs
'We're looking everywhere for best practices to introduce new technologies, new tools, to serve our clients,' says CEO Lourdes Arévalo
'Since the 2017 pension reform, engagement is rising… but we have 1.5 million customers, so rising engagement is a challenge,' says Risk Director Kelvin Mejía
Rohit Walia discusses the investment banking advisory firm's recent transactions in the GCC, India, and regional emerging markets
BNL Private Banking and Wealth Management's Stefano Colasanti explains how Italy is responding to the greatest trends in private banking
Wei Qiang Zhang and Ergin Erdemir discuss ATFX UK's strategy in the ultra-competitive forex brokerage industry
Dev Srinivasan explains how BMO Business Banking is helping clients keep up with technology transformation
Dev Srinivasan discusses BMO's mission of doing good by its employees, good by the community, and succeeding in the marketplace
The three segments 'align really well with our purpose... to grow the good in business, and in life,' says Dev Srinivasan
Now with 29 million customers, it's a totally different ballgame for Access Bank, says CEO Herbert Wigwe
Herbert Wigwe discusses the African bank's sustainability and financial inclusion goals
CEO Herbert Wigwe explains how the post-merger Access Bank is matching its new leading status with a reformed compliance framework
Ti Eng Hui commits to a "new level of service" as Brunei's largest bank enters its 25th year
David Deputy outlines three areas where the transaction technology is of great interest to tax professionals
Tax automation is helping customers shift from 15 hours to 15 seconds of work, says David Deputy
Introducing a tax engine to the AP side of a business can save tax professionals hours down the line, says Andy Hallsworth
After five to 10 years of talking about it, European businesses are now ready for tax automation, says Emmi Nygard
Alex Baulf outlines four key opportunities that businesses mustn't miss when automating their tax processes
They're supposed to be temporary measures – but the history of income taxation is full of temporary measures that became permanent, says Aleksandra Bal
President and CEO John B Echauz explains how tech is transforming the insurance industry for providers, large and small
Forex regulations are too 'restrictive and reactive' for the lightning pace of the market
"For us to advance all over Asia, we have got to take care of our partners," say the forex brokerage CEO
"I've always said we are not a bank... we are a BankTech," says Executive Customer Lab Director Carlos Oliveira
The islands' population of ultra-high-net-worth residents and visitors is a huge opportunity for financial services investors
Group Manager Director UK Eke explains how restructuring the First Bank of Nigeria business has yielded success
BVI Finance's Simon Gray reflects on the last 18 months and the prospects for the year ahead
Expanding Jordan Islamic Bank's physical network is key to improving financial inclusion in Jordan, says HE Mr Musa Shihadeh
BPD VP Arturo Grullón Finet introduces the first ever digital banking branch in the Dominican Republic
Arturo Grullón Finet explains Banco Popular's 55-year mission to improve financial inclusion in the Dominican Republic
Bladex CEO N Gabriel Tolchinsky dives into Latin America's main economies and the trends to watch out for
World Finance reports from the 2018 Project Management Institute Global Executive Council
World Finance reports from the 2018 Project Management Institute Global Executive Council
World Finance reports from the 2018 Project Management Institute Global Executive Council
World Finance reports from the 2018 Project Management Institute Global Executive Council
World Finance reports from the 2018 Project Management Institute Global Executive Council
CEO Yılmaz Yıldız expects greater investment income will more than offset higher claims costs
Despite the currency crisis, the things that made Turkey an attractive emerging market still remain
Sustainable business means adapting to multi-channel, digital-enabled customer expectations, says Chai Chaiyawan
CEO Tran Hai Ha and Chairman Le Quoc Minh discuss Vietnam's $183bn stock market and the drivers of M&A in the country
As the world of finance spins ever deeper among uncharted stars, risk managers must be very good at financial simulation, says Martin Zorn
Kamakura President and COO Martin Zorn reveals the 2018 trends in the global companies most at risk of default
BMO Business's Dev Srinivasan explains that just as technology transforms businesses operations, it's also changing what businesses need from their banks
Dev Srinivasan explains BMO's five business beliefs, and how they have improved the way the bank relates to its clients
Bankers and credit officers need deep, specialised knowledge to really serve clients in these challenging industries, says BMO Business's Dev Srinivasan
Andrea Zambrano explains how Tecnoglass' commitment to quality also embraces its corporate governance and ethics
CFO Sergio Camacho explains the leading lease company's strategy as Mexico prepares for its new president
Sergio Camacho discusses the corporate governance best practices Unifin has embraced since its IPO
Alberto Ñecco Tello explains what makes Peru an attractive destination for international investors
Directors Patricia Khalifa and Barry Flanagan explain how iConnect can give payroll departments two days back every payroll cycle
Immedis' iConnect software can give your business a global understanding of its payroll, explain Barry Flanagan and Patricia Khalifa
HNWIs are seeking physical safety, financial security, and lifestyle and accessibility through immigration investment tools
Andres Gutierrez explains why longevity and due diligence makes all the difference in a citizenship by investment programme
CIO Sergio Mendez Centeno details the improvements to Afore XXI Banorte's investment process
CEO Juan Manuel Valle Pereña explains his wake-up call to transform pension fund's customer experience
CEO Juan Manuel Valle Pereña discusses the technological innovations that are helping the pension fund improve customer service
Björn Wallin introduces his solution for SMEs to increase trading volume and reduce volatility
Brunei's financial services are joining the global trend to digital transformation – but it must go hand in hand with personalised, human advice, says Pierre Imhof
Ademola Adebise and Moruf Oseni explain how the fully digital ALAT is the client-facing vanguard of Wema Bank's internal digitisation
As real estate demand in Portugal outstrips supply, the government has introduced a new investment route to its golden visa programme
CEO and managing director Musa Shihadeh discusses the bank's new solar plant and driving financial inclusion through technology
KIB's Mohammad Said El Saka explains the bank's strategy to become Kuwait's Islamic bank of choice
John B Echauz explains why the Philippines insurer is committed to experimentation and innovation
CFO Yuriy Rubin discusses the innovative ways Irkutsik Oil Company is monetising its stranded gas field assets
The new digital platform will help lower risk and maximise returns from renewable energy assets, explains Hanno Schoklitsch
"Change will happen… with or without us," says Hugo Nájera. But BBVA Bancomer is here to stay
Chief Digital Officer José Manuel Páez on the challenges of innovating across nine Central American jurisdictions
Adopting agile management has helped the bank's digital teams become more motivated, productive, and customer-centric
We want to create long term, positive relationships, explains chief digital officer José Manuel Páez
Iakovos Giannaklis explains how the bank's work building strong client relationships is paying off in growing deposits
Gianpietro Giuffrida explains the pressures changing the wealth management industry in Europe and Italy
CEO Hamidreza Ghanbari explains why Pilatus is prioritising human relationships over robo-advisors
President Chai Chaiyawan explains the brand values behind Thai Life's wildly successful 'sadvertising' commercials
The UAE's oldest bank has created the country's newest. Mashreq Bank's Subroto Som introduces the new digital-only retail bank
Retail banking head Subroto Som explains that although the UAE's oldest bank may be digitising its internal processes, branch staff will always be a friendly face for consumers who want a human interaction
Bundit Sapianchai, President of BCPG Public Company, explains the smart green energy community that will launch in the first half of 2018
Ahmed Abou Hashima explains how continuing to invest through Egypt's 2011 revolution won him 20 percent of the country's steel sector
Jean-Marc Torre explains Bank of the West's strategy for developing strategic partnerships with its commercial customers
Social Performance Task Force's universal standards for Social Performance Management will help Empresta balance social impact with attractive returns, explains Ricardo George Assaf
Carlos Ochoa discusses the benefits that diversifying into Costa Rica and the US has brought the microfinance company
Courage and persistence are critical to good leadership, explains the Alvogen chairman and CEO
The founder and CEO of Alvogen shows us the napkin on which he first pitched his vision for the generic pharmaceuticals business
Robert Wessman explains that with just three US companies controlling half the world's pharmaceutical sales, 100+ generics companies are unsustainable
Portfolio diversification is an exercise in balance sheet management, not chasing a market index, explains Brown Brothers Harriman's Scott Clemons
"We're not afraid to say that we've shut down relationships" in pursuing stringent ethical rules, explains the bank's compliance director
New risk-based capital supervisory model and IFRS accounting system may see reduction in Nigeria's 50 insurance companies
"We have been revolutionistic in the way we communicate with clients," says managing director Val Ojumah
The British Virgin Islands' capital flows help governments generate $15bn of tax, says Gary Hales
Gary Hales explains that while full reconstruction of the British Virgin Islands will take some time, its financial services barely missed a beat
Edith Weymayr explains how the German powerhouse is remodelling its processes to better support SMEs
Bernadette Pinamont explains how businesses are preparing for country-by-country reporting in our video series with tax automation experts Vertex
Nancy Manzano explains how to update your tax workflow for country-by-country reporting in our video series with tax automation experts Vertex
Bernadette Pinamont and Nanzy Manzano discuss the risks of country-by-country reports leaking, in our video series with tax automation experts Vertex
The Latin powerhouse's new economic direction is a strange Brazilian miracle, explains BTG Pactual's Huw Jenkins
Huw Jenkins talks us through the most notable equity deals and M&A activity that BTG Pactual has worked on since 2016
Nigerian agriculture needs support to transition from subsistence to commercial farming, says Dr Adesola Adeduntan
Supporting priority industries and growing Nigeria's bankable population is core to First Bank's strategy, explains Dr Adesola Adeduntan
Baiduri Bank CEO Pierre Imhof discusses the effect of the launch, scheduled for later in 2017
Quick and easy online payments for micro-enterprises among Baiduri's digital innovations, says Pierre Imhof
HE Mr Musa Shihadeh explains how his bank is furthering the World Economic Forum's mission to create inclusive growth
CEO Yılmaz Yıldız explains the big cyber vulnerabilities for Turkish consumers and businesses
Currently valued at $30bn, the sector would quintuple in size if it reached EU average penetration
The CEO of Zurich Turkey looks at the global economic effects of the US President's infrastructure ambitions
Kuwait International Bank's Nawaf Najia outlines the bank's aggressive strategy in the hyper-competitive GCC
Head of Corporate Communications Nawaf Najia discusses KIB's corporate social responsibility programme
Founder and CEO Herbert Wigwe plots the path to becoming the world's most respected African bank
The head of Brown Brothers Harriman's Centre for Women and Wealth explains how her team is working to ensure all their clients feel included and well served
Brick and mortar branches are still vital to build trust in the country's banking sector, says Nyo Myint
Regulator must open the market enough to welcome foreign capital and expertise without threatening domestic operators, says IKBZ's Nyo Myint
With regulatory, geo-political and technological complexity at its greatest for the last 20 years, multinational businesses need a reliable banking partner
In the second part of our conversation with Jonathan Chazkal, he explains the information that will be exchanged and when
Jonathan Chazkal from Afschrift Law Firm discusses the last chance for Belgium's tax residents to come clean about overseas assets
Tom Golding discusses the latest complexities that compliance officers are wrestling with – and causing banks to pull away from countries where they're most needed
N Vasantha Kumar on the challenges of digitising Sri Lanka's largest banking branch network
Candy Yuen, CEO of HSBC Insurance Hong Kong, explains the company's latest tool to help people save for retirement
ETFs, REITs and riyal-denominated bonds are needed to continue attracting investment to the kingdom, say Hesham Abou Jamee and Mazen Al-Sudairi
Project finance expert Professor Dr H Ercüment Erdem on the laws governing Turkey's infrastructure renewal
Head of Retail Banking Subroto Som explains how mobile banking and fintech collaboration are enabling unique innovations to improve the customer experience
Abylai Jakishev from Kazkom Life discusses the potential for growth in Kazakhstan's insurance sector
Dr Robert Eid, CEO of Arab National Bank, explains how Saudi Arabia will go from its current austerity to the planned prosperity of Vision 2030
A standardised financial framework across the AEC will lead to the creation of new insurance companies and the expansion of existing ones, say Arthapas Cheuasangpan and Nittaya Dockchan from Thailand's The Viriyah Insurance
Nelson Tanure and Renato Jerusalmi on the future for Brazil's oil industry as Petrobras continues to divest its assets
Good hazard maps and comprehensive reinsurance keep the non-life insurance provider ahead of the game
QSTech consortium with SolarWorld and Centrotherm leads the way for the Middle East's photovoltaic solar industry
Western investors can now monitor where they can – and must – invest in China, says CEO José Maria Ricciardi
Danica Pension's John Glottrup explains how a wider understanding of the lives of savers can help pensions providers improve their service
Lorna Smith, Interim Director of BVI Finance, discusses the value-adding services being developed in the renowned international financial centre
Roland Boehm explains how the trade bank facilitates business growth into and outside of Europe
Infrastructure and financial services leading economic growth in the DR, says Luis Espínola from Banco Popular Dominicano
Murat Kosal from project concessionaire Otoyol on the construction, financing and economic benefits of Turkey's transportation mega-project
Pierre Imhof from Brunei's Baiduri Bank weighs in on the future of the country's banking sector as HSBC withdraws and Bank of China prepares to enter
How Portugal's ActivoBank is finding its 700,000 potential customers on social media – and converting them one follower at a time
Would you trust an algorithm with your portfolio? Paul Stratford and Sarah Clarricoats from EY talk about robotification
EY's Paul Stratford and Sarah Clarricoats on the advantages and challenges of blockchain in asset wealth management
Argentina has the highest tax pressure in Latin America – but the complexity of the system provides opportunities for savings
Continental FX CEO Miguel Aliaga discusses the huge potential for online forex brokers in Latin America
Yılmaz Yıldız, CEO of insurance business Zurich Turkey, explains why Turkey stands out from the emerging market crowd
Through infrastructure developments and natural resources, Mozambique is poised on the edge of a golden age of investment
Greece has green shoots on the horizon, but its economy is still fragile, sas Theodore Krintas and Stelios Stylianidis of Attica Wealth Management
Terrorist financing is a major issue banks need to tackle, as they can often inadvertently be involved
As the ZTE Corp case is ongoing, the US has banned manufacturers from supplying anything to the Chinese company
140 million mobile phones but just 23 million bank accounts means Africa's retail banks have their work cut out, says Segun Agbaje
Jordan’s banking sector welcomes foreign investors with the rigorous application of international standards, says Musa Shihadeh, CEO and GM of Jordan Islamic Bank
Donald Trump has been quite vocal about trade with China. What effect would his leadership have on US-China relations should he make the White House?
Relations between China and the US have been steadying over the decades, but different ideologies on trade and commerce are still an obstacle
Central banks have been extremely active over the past few years to get economies back on track following the financial crisis – but what has this manipulation meant for financial markets in the long run?
The economic outlook for 2016 has been mostly doom and gloom if you listen to media commentary
Ahmad Kasem of United Real Estate Company says Middle Eastern governments have pushed to remove all barriers to overseas real estate investors
The finance industry has undergone a regulatory and compliance overhaul. Stricter requirements are being imposed to combat potentially illegal activity, but these are creating barriers to business
China is revving up its bid for WTO market economy status despite international criticism that the country has backed away from difficult economic reforms
The International Monetary Fund has warned that the global economy faces a growing "risk of economic derailment" and must take steps to boost global demand
As sovereign wealth funds reduce their market exposure, a comprehensive customer experience becomes vital, says Tommaso Corcos
Thomas Maier and Şule Topçu Kılıç of EBRD discuss how Turkey's buoyant economy has allowed infrastructure to flourish
As March 8 marked another International Women’s Day, how far have women come when in comes to equality in the boardroom, work and industry?
"We build communities and relationships by creating jobs and opportunities", says Sunway Group founder Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah
ETFs are being picked up in many emerging markets, as investors view them as an easier way to gain access to places such as India and China
Cybercrime is a growing concern to banks worldwide, with attacks becoming more sophisticated
Cyber attacks are one of the biggest issues for banks. Last year Carbanak, a cybergang, robbed one institution of $1bn – the largest heist in history
Financial markets have not had the best start to the year and uncertainty is causing investors to be cautious, inflaming the situation. This is impacting the buoyant ETF market – the big financial investing trend over the past few years
Markets are depressed and sentiment is low, but how is that impacting the longer-term picture for multi-asset investments?
In uncertain times, putting all your eggs into one basked can be a risky investment strategy. This is where multi-asset investment comes into its own
Economics is often called a dismal science, but is it dismal because of it lack of understanding when it comes to human nature?
Retirement is a problem worldwide, with HSBC stats saying it is unattainable for two in five workers. Lack of funds and provisions will be a massive economic issue
Asset management and financial industries in general have changed dramatically since the 2008 crisis
Emerging market debt is a big issue today and the reason so many economies are struggling
China’s economic growth has made headlines for the last decade. It was the world’s success story – until Black Monday, when its markets crashed
Over the past few years we have seen the dramatic increase in popularity of ETFs, which have been called toxic instruments by some
World Finance spoke with Shilen Patel, Founder of Independents United, about the potential dangers and pitfalls of venture capital funds
Could eliminating high denomination bank notes cut crime? Peter Sands, former CEO of Standard Chartered, believes so
Undoubtedly – and particularly in our current bear market territory – is there a new long-term attitude to risk, or is this something we can relate to the downturn?
Investor enthusiasm for multi-asset funds is on the decline and, although asset flows are still positive, they are now at their lowest level since 2012. Is this a new attitude to risk?
The cyclical nature of financial markets gives confidence to analysts. We all know when we hit bear territory it'll only last so long before we start seeing bullish sentiments start to filter through. The question is when…
How can an understanding of behavioural economics help big business and the finance industry?
Foreign currency trading has many advantages over other forms of financial trading. But there remain considerable risks too
Retirement is unattainable for two in five workers who want it, and nearly one in five retirees think they will never be able to fully give up work. Those are the findings of HSBC’s latest Future of Retirement report
Fueling the future. As Oman's middle class grows the demand for gas and electricity will only increase
When it comes to oil prices, many expect them to keep dropping - given 2015’s poor performance. But one optimist is energy analyst Gaurav Sharma, who forecasts prices to rise to $50 by the fourth quarter of 2016
Nurturing talents. We explore Oman LNG's staff development and corporate social responsibility projects
KBZ Bank's Zaw Lin Aung says Myanmar's growth is only set to increase as San Suu Kyi's party forms Myanmar's new government
Empowering community; building capacity. We travel to Sur to visit Oman LNG's liquefaction plant
Over the next decade, what trends will have the largest impact on the global economy? Industries of the Future, a book by Alec Ross, explains what’s next for the world
China has defined the last few years – but with the country's slowdown, or correction, this doesn’t look likely to stay. What will be the next big economy to dominate headlines?
We all knew 2016 would be volatile, but only a few weeks in and we have already entered a bear market. Commodities are flailing and stock markets across the globe are teetering.
Pearl of the Arabian peninsula – Oman – the largest non-OPEC oil and natural gas producer in the Middle East
This weeks marks the annual meeting of the world’s most powerful business elite in Davos for the World Economic Forum. We look at what changes will be made
Myanmar Thilawa – Myanmar's first special economic zone – signals a new chapter for foreign investment in Myanmar, says IKBZ Insurance's Nyo Myint
Greece's systemic banks are going into 2016 far more resilient and hopeful after 2015's ECB stress tests and recapitalisation, says Eurobank's Dimosthenis Arhodidis
Trading requires a number of personal qualities, such as confidence and resilience. Is it possible to learn them?
Western investors have been patiently observing Myanmar's growth story – but wait too long and you'll miss out, say KBZ's Nyo Myint and Zaw Lin Aung
We're awaiting the next crisis. Downward pressure on oil prices and limited options on capital markets are making investors and central bankers look over their shoulders
Blackberry – once the must have device in business, but now its almost become a dinosaur in the modern-touch screen landscape. How did this happen?
Regulation seemed to be the major solution to the financial crisis, but many see it as damaging to economic growth
As if 2016 didn’t look gloomy enough for global markets, the World Bank has downgraded the year’s forecast for economic growth - thanks to widespread, ongoing slowdown across the world’s major emerging markets
Low commodity prices are having quite the impact – Christine Lagarde even said that countries dependent on such Nigeria for example must now adapt to a “different phase” in the global economy
An FT comment piece said that the best indicator of a country’s future economic prospects is the decisions its citizens make about keeping capital at home or exporting it abroad
It’s a new year but not a bright new start for markets as problems in the Middle Kingdom, fluctuating oil prices and tensions between Iran and Saudi are sending markets into a spin
Ascott Residence Trust Management CEO Ronald Tay says new acquisitions and hot growth in Asia will see Ascott meet its target
Belgian's urban regeneration gets €400m credit line thanks to Belfius Bank and European Investment Bank co-financing programme
We've invested heavily to offer the best latency and execution for our forex traders, says Royal's Andrew Taylor
The world economy is plagued by uncertainty, creating a perfect breeding ground for the futures market
China has been leading the financial news agenda of late. But following its crash of 2015, what impact have global markets felt?
"We will never do an investment that we don’t have the time to do a deep due diligence on," says PICTON founding partner Jose Miguel Ureta
Market commentators are a lot less bullish than they were at the start of 2015, with a possible Brexit referendum on the horizon, the US election looming and oil prices still unpredictable – all making it hard to forecast the trends of 2016
It’s said to be one of the main threats to business in the coming year – so how should you approach cybercrime in 2016?
ECB and BoE rate rises, Solvency II and M&As – what will be the major trends in the year ahead?
After the recent financial crisis, uncertainty and its consequences have become a major concern for many prominent academics, yet practitioners are constrained by probability-based tools and regulatory mandates
The FT reported that investors owning the riskiest type of bank debt - which turns into shares or is written down should the financial institution encounter trouble - are increasingly worried about how regulators might approach this in the future.
What if Trump wins the US election or the eurozone is broken up following a Brexit? Nick Firoozye explains how companies can manage this uncertainty