Held in high regard by the public and politicians alike for their ethical, social and community-focused approach to financial services, co-operative banks in Cyprus were hit hard by the financial crisis, as they were in other deeply stricken southern European countries like Spain and neighbouring Greece.
Held in high regard by the public and politicians alike for their ethical, social and community-focused approach to financial services, co-operative banks in Cyprus were hit hard by the financial crisis, as they were in other deeply stricken southern European countries like Spain and neighbouring Greece.
With its huge sovereign wealth fund and role as one of the largest foreign investors globally, the little Gulf nation has made a big name for itself in recent years. However, beyond the headlines of big money buy-outs, Qatar is far from focused on solely lining its own pockets. Instead the country has become a trustworthy partner for attaining growth worldwide, and particularly in the UK.
With its huge sovereign wealth fund and role as one of the largest foreign investors globally, the little Gulf nation has made a big name for itself in recent years. However, beyond the headlines of big money buy-outs, Qatar is far from focused on solely lining its own pockets. Instead the country has become a trustworthy partner for attaining growth worldwide, and particularly in the UK.
Domenico Arcuri, CEO of Invitalia, stresses that “it is the right time to reach out to the business community.” With Invitalia’s 173 initiatives financed and €1.98 billion of investments activated, Italy has never been so appealing to national and international investors.
Domenico Arcuri, CEO of Invitalia, stresses that “it is the right time to reach out to the business community.” With Invitalia’s 173 initiatives financed and €1.98 billion of investments activated, Italy has never been so appealing to national and international investors.
Strong institutions, precise macroeconomic policy and a solid financial system are seeing Colombia through an unprecedented period of economic development
Strong institutions, precise macroeconomic policy and a solid financial system are seeing Colombia through an unprecedented period of economic development
British investments – including the largest foreign deal ever made in Egypt’s history earlier this year – are continuing to help the country on its path to economic recovery and drive future sustainable development
British investments – including the largest foreign deal ever made in Egypt’s history earlier this year – are continuing to help the country on its path to economic recovery and drive future sustainable development
Demand is strong for high quality steel pipes in the Middle East: according to Deloitte’s 2015 Powers of Construction report, Saudi Arabia remains the GCC’s biggest construction market, with more than $1.2 trillion worth of projects either planned or under way. Waleed Bin Hamad Al-Bathe, CEO of the kingdom’s pipe manufacturer par excellence, the Arabian Pipes Company (APC), explains the company’s strategy to further tap this huge market and how it aims to grow.
Demand is strong for high quality steel pipes in the Middle East: according to Deloitte’s 2015 Powers of Construction report, Saudi Arabia remains the GCC’s biggest construction market, with more than $1.2 trillion worth of projects either planned or under way. Waleed Bin Hamad Al-Bathe, CEO of the kingdom’s pipe manufacturer par excellence, the Arabian Pipes Company (APC), explains the company’s strategy to further tap this huge market and how it aims to grow.
Dr. Miftah Ismail, Chairman of the Board of Investment, discusses Pakistan’s growth potential and what it is that makes the South Asian nation such an attractive investment proposition
Dr. Miftah Ismail, Chairman of the Board of Investment, discusses Pakistan’s growth potential and what it is that makes the South Asian nation such an attractive investment proposition
President David Granger has made it clear that one of the fundamental pillars of his government is equal opportunities for the whole population, with the empowerment and protection of women, and eradication of poverty, at the forefront of its efforts.
President David Granger has made it clear that one of the fundamental pillars of his government is equal opportunities for the whole population, with the empowerment and protection of women, and eradication of poverty, at the forefront of its efforts.
This year’s meeting of the World Exchange Congress (WEC) on March 22-23 takes place as stock markets around the world are being roiled by the collapse of oil prices and the slowdown of the Chinese economy.
This year’s meeting of the World Exchange Congress (WEC) on March 22-23 takes place as stock markets around the world are being roiled by the collapse of oil prices and the slowdown of the Chinese economy.
The dramatic transformation in how sub-Saharan Africans live and work is creating huge potential for the expanding insurance market. Jadiah Mwarania, Managing Director of Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re), explains the substantial size of the markets opening up and how his company is well positioned to capture them.
The dramatic transformation in how sub-Saharan Africans live and work is creating huge potential for the expanding insurance market. Jadiah Mwarania, Managing Director of Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re), explains the substantial size of the markets opening up and how his company is well positioned to capture them.
