World Finance talks to Mourad Mekhail of Kuwait International Bank about the future ahead, the bank’s recent Fitch upgrade, and its Sharia compliant activities

World Finance talks to Rami Raslan, Vice President and Senior Corporate Secretary of Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, about how the bank’s corporate governance strategy is creating a strong and sustainable future

Regardless of emerging market chaos and disappointing jobs data, the Federal Reserve looks to rein in its asset purchases further still

World Finance interviews Adnan Ahmed Yousif, President and CEO of Al Baraka Banking Group, on the rise of Sharia compliant banking

Japan’s relationship with China and Abeconomics were the key topics of Shinzo Abe’s session at WEF, Davos

Janet Yellen has recently been elected as the chair of the US Fed. She has been praised for her astute ability to predict economic change, and desire to improve social conditions

The Cuban Government has announced it is taking steps to unify the country’s two currencies. It is a bold and challenging undertaking, but it might just come to be the defining achievement of Raul Castro’s presidency

The Lebanese banking sector has a reputation for strong solvency and reliability – and has been integral to the country’s economic growth

The Bangladesh economy is on course for sustainable growth, spurred by socially inclusive financing practices

When Mexico’s economy slowed, Banorte reacted quickly. The bank’s performance has been strong as a result

The GCC region is a picture of economic health – with some great investment opportunities for smaller institutions

Playing host to a number of lucrative industries, Myanmar’s position in the global marketplace is shifting. Based in Yangon, KBZ Group is well placed to lead the diverse investment opportunities available in the thriving nation

Nabil Al-Hoshan, Managing Director and CEO of Bank Aljazira, discusses his company’s sharia-compliant philosophy, and the products it offers therein

Encouraging investment in business start-ups should help build Turkey’s economy and promote entrepreneurship in the country

Financial markets in the UAE are strong, and the growing worldwide influence of Sharia-compliant banking will only further their prominence