As Dr. Atiur Rahman is honored by invitation to speak at the spring meetings of the IMF and World Bank, United World looks at how the finance sector has worked with the Governor to ensure inclusive growth. As the only Central Bank Governor speaking at the meetings, we look at the Bangladesh financial sector from the perspective of the top management of 13 key financial institutions in Bangladesh. From international and state owned, to commercial; there is one thing that they all agree upon – inclusive growth within the financial sector is reducing poverty and driving economic growth at over 6% per year. Over the next week, United World will feature a different financial institution on each day, with the following a summary of selected quotes from each exclusive interview.
As Dr. Atiur Rahman is honored by invitation to speak at the spring meetings of the IMF and World Bank, United World looks at how the finance sector has worked with the Governor to ensure inclusive growth. As the only Central Bank Governor speaking at the meetings, we look at the Bangladesh financial sector from the perspective of the top management of 13 key financial institutions in Bangladesh. From international and state owned, to commercial; there is one thing that they all agree upon – inclusive growth within the financial sector is reducing poverty and driving economic growth at over 6% per year. Over the next week, United World will feature a different financial institution on each day, with the following a summary of selected quotes from each exclusive interview.
David Wright, a featured speaker at this year’s World Exchange Congress, had a long and distinguished career in the European Commission before taking up his current post as Secretary General of IOSCO in 2012. As the EC’s Deputy Director General for securities and financial markets, he helped design the plans to integrate the European Union's capital and financial services markets, he was later a member of the EC's Task Force on Greece. Today, as head of the organization which groups securities regulators in more than 100 countries, he has a privileged view of the issues facing financial markets and investors worldside. David Wright spoke to The Worldfolio about some of them: the rise of off-exchange trading; cyber crime; investor education; and the erosion of faith in financial markets that has come with the current crisis.
David Wright, a featured speaker at this year’s World Exchange Congress, had a long and distinguished career in the European Commission before taking up his current post as Secretary General of IOSCO in 2012. As the EC’s Deputy Director General for securities and financial markets, he helped design the plans to integrate the European Union's capital and financial services markets, he was later a member of the EC's Task Force on Greece. Today, as head of the organization which groups securities regulators in more than 100 countries, he has a privileged view of the issues facing financial markets and investors worldside. David Wright spoke to The Worldfolio about some of them: the rise of off-exchange trading; cyber crime; investor education; and the erosion of faith in financial markets that has come with the current crisis.
Turkey aims to use its term as G20 President to forge consensus on tackling the Syrian and Ukrainian conflicts, Defence Minister Ismet Yilmaz has told The Worldfolio.
Turkey aims to use its term as G20 President to forge consensus on tackling the Syrian and Ukrainian conflicts, Defence Minister Ismet Yilmaz has told The Worldfolio.
The stock exchanges in four of Latin America’s most dynamic and open economies – Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Chile – have joined forces to integrate securities trading. The project still faces technical obstacles, but holds the potential to become one of the region’s major trading venues – particularly with the addition of Mexico as its newest partner.
The stock exchanges in four of Latin America’s most dynamic and open economies – Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Chile – have joined forces to integrate securities trading. The project still faces technical obstacles, but holds the potential to become one of the region’s major trading venues – particularly with the addition of Mexico as its newest partner.
Turkey’s G20 Presidency has placed great emphasis this year on contributions from feed-in groups such as L20, B20, C20 and T20, the latter of which is composed of think tanks. This year’s T20 Chairman is internationally respected economist Güven Sak, who is also the director of economic think tank TEPAV. Mr Sak says that T20 is happy to assume the challenge laid down by Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan, who tasked the group with contributing significantly to every item of the G20 agenda, whilst identifying future problems for the global economy “from 10,000 metres above”. (additional comments by Selim Koru of TEPAV)
Turkey’s G20 Presidency has placed great emphasis this year on contributions from feed-in groups such as L20, B20, C20 and T20, the latter of which is composed of think tanks. This year’s T20 Chairman is internationally respected economist Güven Sak, who is also the director of economic think tank TEPAV. Mr Sak says that T20 is happy to assume the challenge laid down by Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan, who tasked the group with contributing significantly to every item of the G20 agenda, whilst identifying future problems for the global economy “from 10,000 metres above”. (additional comments by Selim Koru of TEPAV)
United World sits down with the Governor of the Central Bank of Bangladesh, Dr. Atiur Rahman, to discuss his inclusive growth policies, technology and Bangladesh’s future development.
United World sits down with the Governor of the Central Bank of Bangladesh, Dr. Atiur Rahman, to discuss his inclusive growth policies, technology and Bangladesh’s future development.
The ‘Green Governor’ has a reputation for innovative thinking and problem solving. He is renowned for his support of the agriculture sector and his focus on SME as well as green banking. As one of the most progressive and well-respected Central Bank Governors in the world, United World discusses Bangladesh’s economic growth outlook and the opportunities and challenges for the banking sector.
The ‘Green Governor’ has a reputation for innovative thinking and problem solving. He is renowned for his support of the agriculture sector and his focus on SME as well as green banking. As one of the most progressive and well-respected Central Bank Governors in the world, United World discusses Bangladesh’s economic growth outlook and the opportunities and challenges for the banking sector.
As Turkey’s G20 Presidency seeks to stimulate global trade back to pre crisis levels, the Minister of Economy, Nihat Zeybekci, says the world should learn from his country’s bottom – up approach.
As Turkey’s G20 Presidency seeks to stimulate global trade back to pre crisis levels, the Minister of Economy, Nihat Zeybekci, says the world should learn from his country’s bottom – up approach.
With the G20 Presidency shining the international spotlight on Turkey, a national rebranding initiative is aiming to change perceptions of the country as a trade partner and investment destination.
With the G20 Presidency shining the international spotlight on Turkey, a national rebranding initiative is aiming to change perceptions of the country as a trade partner and investment destination.
With the VII Summit of the Americas now upon us, the promise that it will deliver a historic opportunity to revitalize hemispheric relations heats up
With the VII Summit of the Americas now upon us, the promise that it will deliver a historic opportunity to revitalize hemispheric relations heats up
