Implementing distributed ledger technology could trigger new security and confidentiality issues, as well as broader financial market risks

With a host of political transitions on the cards, navigating the currency markets is going to make for an interesting 2017. For traders looking to manage their risk, gold was a popular choice

A new ruling has scuppered plans for a $48bn merger between the second and third largest US health insurers as concerns over competition continue to grow

Baba Ahmadou Danpullo is now the richest man in francophone Africa. Paul Trustfull takes a closer look at how Danpullo has become so successful

As the global economy adjusts to the political shocks of 2016, expert Richard Attias provides World Finance with an insight into those nations looking to make the biggest inroads in 2017

The UK boasted the fastest growth of any advanced economy in 2016, defying predictions fuelled by Brexit uncertainties

Foreign investment is commonplace within the energy sector, but governments must consider how it may impact energy security down the line

US financial markets have responded positively to Trump’s early pro-growth policies, with the Dow Jones finishing above 20,000 points for the very first time

Regulator must open the market enough to welcome foreign capital and expertise without threatening domestic operators, says IKBZ’s Nyo Myint

Globalisation has forever changed the landscape of business aviation, leading industry players to adjust their long-term strategies

The rapid development of artificial intelligence and robotics has prompted fears among leaders at Davos, with the World Economic Forum warning of the technologies’ detrimental long-term effects

A new OECD report has criticised the pricing strategy of the pharmaceutical industry, claiming many new drugs are simply bad value for money

Leading glasses designer Luxottica will merge with French lens producer Essilor to create new eyewear giant

Amid a backdrop of quickening inflation across the eurozone, Spanish inflation surges in spite of lingering unemployment

The World Bank predicts faster growth for 2017, but warns political uncertainties threaten the global recovery