In a move that could inflame tensions with China, the US has boosted the surveillance capabilities of its allies in the South China Sea through the sale of 34 ScanEagle drones for $47m

Turkey’s economy and its expanding insurance sector are showing significant promise. Thanks to the right strategy and an outstanding team, Zurich Turkey has been able to turn this potential into an inspiring success story

Almost two decades ago, a paper promulgating the theory of identity economics was published. The primary takeaway was the notion that monetary decisions directly correlate with a human’s sense of identity

Many jurisdictions have encountered problems when attempting to implement the Common Reporting Standard. Market participants in Liechtenstein can experience a far smoother journey thanks to the level of legal assistance provided by firms like Gasser Partner

Men have long dominated economics, with women finding it difficult to successfully break into the profession. However, with the prevalent impact of the #MeToo movement, more are recognising the need for greater equality

The prevalence of internet banking and advances in fintech are allowing countries with large unbanked populations that have previously relied solely on cash to witness improved financial inclusion

Multinational utilities giant Iberdrola is one of the world’s largest producers of clean energy and continues to make impressive progress in moving away from the use of polluting fossil fuels

The MiFID II directive could have a hugely positive impact across every facet of the banking sector by helping to foster greater trust in an industry still looking to repair its public image

By synergising its innovate digital approach with an impressive awareness of social responsibility, the Taiwanese insurance giant looks well placed to become Asia’s premier life insurance brand

Prosecutors said that the aggressive marketing of highly addictive drugs that Kapoor presided over at Insys Therapeutics fuelled the US opioid crisis

A number of leading financial institutions in Jordan are acknowledging the positive effect of financial inclusion on the overall wellbeing of the country’s economy

Despite the destruction wrought on Italy’s financial services sector by the 2008 crisis, CheBanca!’s willingness to adapt allowed it to emerge stronger

Some believe that themed ETFs offer an engaging way for established investment platforms to compete with new digital players, while others are concerned that they merely encourage dubious investments

With instances of employee depression, anxiety and even suicide on the rise across the financial services industry, firms must be willing to provide far better psychological support to their workforce

With a great deal of uncertainty surrounding the future of cash, central bankers and fintech companies alike are increasingly looking to cryptocurrencies as a possible alternative