Gold trading has long been a safe bet. While investing in cryptocurrencies has proven to be a risky approach, the forex market offers gold-like stability for the technologically minded

The second annual Astana Finance Days conference demonstrated how Nur-Sultan has cemented its growing reputation as a global financial centre

Merger and acquisition activity has dropped around the world, but second quarter figures were bolstered by mega deals in the US

The MSCI has announced plans to reclassify Kuwait as an emerging market, a move that could bring billions of dollars to the country’s equity market

As society’s electricity demands grow with each passing year, finding sustainable solutions has never been more crucial

Predicted growth in the electric vehicle market will continue driving demand for battery components. For Finland, this signals a mammoth opportunity

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

Fintech companies are bringing disruption to all segments of finance, from payments to wealth management. A number of cities are poised to unlock business opportunities as a result of this transformation

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 rise of artificial intelligence is inevitably going to have a disruptive effect on businesses across every sector, but further transformation is expected

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

Whether it’s unemployment or cyber-security, every country has weaknesses in its economy, which if exploited, could drive it into recession

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

The collapse of Spain’s housing bubble in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis wreaked havoc on the country’s economy. But by placing exports at the heart of its reimagined economic model, Spain looks to be securing its future prosperity

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