The scramble for Africa
Resources that were hidden throughout Africa for centuries are being uncovered at an alarming rate.Neil Hodge investigates the potential of the world’s most unlikely source of wealthWhile companies from the industrially developed world have long been established throughout Africa, their counterparts in the developing world have now also woken up to the prospects of exploiting ...
FDIThe pole position - a blessing or a curse for FDI?
Despite Slovenia’s population of two million, its economy often punches above its weight on the international business playfield. Better known as a tourist destination, Slovenia ha...
EQUITIESPrivate equity takes stock for 2008
James Mawson looks at some of the subjects that came under scrutiny, and how much agreement there was as to their likely outcomes...
COMMODITIESConnected in a web of mutual interdependence
High oil prices, and record volatility in the price, creates serious challenges for the global economy, which is why the World Bank is trying to find new ways to manage the unpredi...
ISLAMIC FINANCEIslamic banking reaches new heights
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Jabr Al Thani, Chairman Qatar Islamic Bank, shares his thoughts on the Islamic banking industry and relates the latest developments at QIB...
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That's life
Greg Ballentine discusses a lifetime of success in transfer pricing. Daniel Gross offers his opinion on the effects of the rapidly deflating housing bubble, Henry Kissinger analyses a globalised world and Jeffrey Sachs ponders a sustainable solution to market problems. All alongside the usual foresight, insight and expert comment.
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Final Bell
Stagflation is a term that came into common usage in the 1970's, as first the Conservative Party, then the Labour government struggled with growing inflation and a slowing of the economy...
Special Reports
Multinational corporations have for years been subject to a blizzard of regulations on the increasingly contentious subject of transfer pricing – the rules relating to the inter-company trading across international borders. In the US alone we have seen a host of regulatory measures. But has it all been a waste of time?...
Awards
World Finance magazine, an industry leader and respected voice in financial circles is pleased to announce its portfolio of awards for 2008. Rewarding the best in business is a tough task, but someone has to do it...