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’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)
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.
The upgrade of Qatar from “frontier” to “emerging market” status, and the increase of foreign ownership limits from 25% to 49%, have raised the country’s profile as an investment destination. Rashid El Manoori, CEO of the Qatar Exchange, spoke to Worldfolio about the bourse’s perspectives and its part in developing the Qatari economy.
The upgrade of Qatar from “frontier” to “emerging market” status, and the increase of foreign ownership limits from 25% to 49%, have raised the country’s profile as an investment destination. Rashid El Manoori, CEO of the Qatar Exchange, spoke to Worldfolio about the bourse’s perspectives and its part in developing the Qatari economy.
Yapı Merkezi celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with its position firmly cemented in the internationally recognized ENR list of the world’s top 250 construction firms. Emre Aykar, who has devoted his entire career to the business, explains why Turkish contractors in general, and Yapı Merkezi in particular, are leading the way in helping to tackle the growing global infrastructure gap.
Yapı Merkezi celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with its position firmly cemented in the internationally recognized ENR list of the world’s top 250 construction firms. Emre Aykar, who has devoted his entire career to the business, explains why Turkish contractors in general, and Yapı Merkezi in particular, are leading the way in helping to tackle the growing global infrastructure gap.
Turkey’s Deputy Prime Minister Bülent Arınç is co-founder of the ruling AK Parti and known as one of its ‘wise men’. As he prepares to stand down from Parliament due to restrictions on serving a fourth consecutive term, he discusses the political identity of his party, the forthcoming elections, Turkey’s European credentials, the Kurdish peace process and his own political legacy.
Turkey’s Deputy Prime Minister Bülent Arınç is co-founder of the ruling AK Parti and known as one of its ‘wise men’. As he prepares to stand down from Parliament due to restrictions on serving a fourth consecutive term, he discusses the political identity of his party, the forthcoming elections, Turkey’s European credentials, the Kurdish peace process and his own political legacy.
As Prime Minister Shinzo Abe clearly stated in his address at the Sixty-Eighth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations on 26 September, 2013, the Government of Japan will cultivate the power of women as the greatest potential for the growth of the Japanese economy, and further strengthen cooperation with the international community as well as assistance to developing countries with the belief that creating "a society in which women shine" will bring vigor to the world.
As Prime Minister Shinzo Abe clearly stated in his address at the Sixty-Eighth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations on 26 September, 2013, the Government of Japan will cultivate the power of women as the greatest potential for the growth of the Japanese economy, and further strengthen cooperation with the international community as well as assistance to developing countries with the belief that creating "a society in which women shine" will bring vigor to the world.
The Worldfolio team sat down with Eng. Pedro Godinho, Executive Director of the Angola-US Chamber of Commerce and President of Prodiaman to discuss the strengthening ties between both countries and what the future holds for Angola’s oil and gas sector, as well as the diversification of the economy.
The Worldfolio team sat down with Eng. Pedro Godinho, Executive Director of the Angola-US Chamber of Commerce and President of Prodiaman to discuss the strengthening ties between both countries and what the future holds for Angola’s oil and gas sector, as well as the diversification of the economy.
As one of the bright business minds entrusted to steer Turkey’s B20 Presidency as a member of its Executive Committee, Istanbul Chamber of Industry Chairman Erdal Bahçıvan argues that a new world order is emerging in which quality growth will prevail
As one of the bright business minds entrusted to steer Turkey’s B20 Presidency as a member of its Executive Committee, Istanbul Chamber of Industry Chairman Erdal Bahçıvan argues that a new world order is emerging in which quality growth will prevail
As a former diplomat who is well liked and respected in Brussels, Turkey’s Minister for EU Affairs Volkan Bozkir is the new face of the rapidly rising nation’s application for EU membership. Mr Bozkir has high hopes for Turkey’s goal of becoming a full EU member by 2023, and he says his country is ready to open any chapter in the process if the EU is also willing
As a former diplomat who is well liked and respected in Brussels, Turkey’s Minister for EU Affairs Volkan Bozkir is the new face of the rapidly rising nation’s application for EU membership. Mr Bozkir has high hopes for Turkey’s goal of becoming a full EU member by 2023, and he says his country is ready to open any chapter in the process if the EU is also willing
