Turkey as the next Eurasian hub?

World Finance speaks with Dr Bahadir Kaleagasi, international coordinator of Turkish Industry & Business Association on Turkey’s new global role

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Venture capitalists vying for Iran’s next tech megawatt

With the highest internet penetration in the MENA region, an Iranian tech heavyweight says investors are noticing just how fertile the landscape has become

June 8, 2015

Grassroots view: A US future requiring new frontiers?

World Finance speaks with Edgar Swamp, author of Glitch in the Machine, who takes a satirical look at America’s future

June 5, 2015

Is Turkey stuffed?

Turkey is approaching a general election on June 7, but the country – one of the MINTs – has been hit by neighbouring tensions and weakening investment outlooks

June 4, 2015

Hugh: ECB should cut economies more slack; overnight successes unattainable

Economist Edward Hugh says the ECB should be more cognisant that the impact of QE on economies such as Spain will be a long-term process

June 2, 2015

Building BRICs

Do the BRIC economies represent the same opportunities that they once did?

May 29, 2015

Solving the problem of retirement in South Africa

People argue, ‘Why should I make provision for retirement, but before I get to retirement I might starve of hunger?’ says Sentinel Retirement Fund’s Eric Visser

May 29, 2015

Yuan as a reserve? “IMF won’t want to be Asia development banked”

China has long been pushing for a greater role internationally, and this looks closer than ever with the IMF holding the key

May 29, 2015

Mauritius: A gateway financial centre for the Indian Ocean

Positioned between Asia’s capital and Africa’s need for capital, AfrAsia Bank is becoming a nexus for business in the region

May 29, 2015

Internationalised yuan: Single most important development of 2015?

The yuan is no longer undervalued according to the IMF – possibly opening the way for the RMB to be accepted as a special drawing rights currency

May 29, 2015

From ‘Made in China’ to ‘Designed in China’?

Taiwan long been known for its manufacturing strengths, but is this still what drives the country today?

May 26, 2015

Capital markets create much-needed liquidity

Capital markets have been the salvo for companies requiring liquidity and as such have helped generate commerce. But they’ve come with their critics over the last few years amidst instability

May 20, 2015

Why election years and trade votes mix like water and oil

Senate Democrats recently blocked consideration of the bill on fast-track trade authority in what is considered by many as a major set back for the trade agenda

May 19, 2015