Offering Sharia-compliant products and services, participatory banking is reshaping Morocco’s financial landscape
China recently unveiled a national development plan for the bay area that connects Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau. To achieve these lofty goals, Macau is developing its strengths and becoming a regional champion
Wells Fargo’s decision to only pursue external candidates for the chief executive position could be a shrewd way of tackling operational issues and bringing fresh ideas to the company
Gold trading has long been a safe bet. While investing in cryptocurrencies has proven to be a risky approach, the forex market offers gold-like stability for the technologically minded
The second annual Astana Finance Days conference demonstrated how Nur-Sultan has cemented its growing reputation as a global financial centre
Merger and acquisition activity has dropped around the world, but second quarter figures were bolstered by mega deals in the US
The MSCI has announced plans to reclassify Kuwait as an emerging market, a move that could bring billions of dollars to the country’s equity market
Liechtenstein’s banks have had a successful year, not least thanks to their quality services and the principality’s stability. Now, the country’s banks are setting their sights on sustainability as the driving force of their operations
Intensifying geopolitical tensions and big tech tax proposals were high on the agenda at the latest G20 summit in Fukuoka, Japan. Discussions of US-China trade disputes, however, were conspicuous by their absence
A new report has revealed that more than 200 of the world’s largest companies expect to suffer a combined loss of $1trn as a result of climate change – although the opportunities could outweigh the costs
In a move that could inflame tensions with China, the US has boosted the surveillance capabilities of its allies in the South China Sea through the sale of 34 ScanEagle drones for $47m
Turkey’s economy and its expanding insurance sector are showing significant promise. Thanks to the right strategy and an outstanding team, Zurich Turkey has been able to turn this potential into an inspiring success story
Almost two decades ago, a paper promulgating the theory of identity economics was published. The primary takeaway was the notion that monetary decisions directly correlate with a human’s sense of identity
Many jurisdictions have encountered problems when attempting to implement the Common Reporting Standard. Market participants in Liechtenstein can experience a far smoother journey thanks to the level of legal assistance provided by firms like Gasser Partner
Men have long dominated economics, with women finding it difficult to successfully break into the profession. However, with the prevalent impact of the #MeToo movement, more are recognising the need for greater equality