Europe currently faces an array of challenges, many of which have been caused by the US. Fortunately, this also presents an opportunity for the continent to reaffirm its global influence

Behind the facade of an assertive foreign policy, many believe that Russia maintains a spluttering economy. Doubts remain as to whether Putin’s re-election earlier this year will do anything to reverse this economic stagnation

Having previously struggled under the weight of international sanctions, the Serbian economy is now flourishing

The developing economies of Europe previously outperformed emerging economies elsewhere, but the impact of the Recession stalled their growth. A shift towards a future-orientated growth model is required to arrest this decline

Increased collaboration between EU member states continues to reduce tax competition, but there are still an array of further methods that can be used to reduce complexity and optimise returns

The reliance on damaging fossil fuels to produce the world’s energy is having a telling impact on the planet, the finance industry has to do more to prevent adverse effects and promote sustainability

The US and EU are both undergoing radical shifts in their political foundations, but the differences between the two regions could not be more pronounced

Traditional cities and buildings are constructed in a way that makes them particularly vulnerable to terrorist attacks. Now, architects and city planners are working towards a more resilient future

The UK Parliament has approved the bill triggering the country’s departure from the European Union despite concerns of ‘bitter’ negotiations ahead

From cheap credit to slowing global growth, the potential for strong returns is shrinking. Byron Capital Partners explains these structural headwinds, and how flexibility is the key to overcoming them

Leader in private banking, the Banca March business model is focused on helping family businesses with their financial needs, and business families with managing their assets

World Finance interviews Thomas Maier and Matthew Jordan-Tank from EBRD about non-conventional PPPs

With demand for new sources of energy continuing to soar, an upcoming International Bar Association conference in Berlin could help solve many of the regulatory issues

World Finance speaks to Damian Chalmers from the London School of Economics about what Europe can do to improve its global competitiveness

A panel of esteemed experts met at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos yesterday to discuss Europe’s goal to raise competitiveness