The latest instalment of the scandal engulfing the global currency market sees a plethora of multinational banks facing legal action in the US from parties including BlackRock and Allianz
European and Asian markets breathed a collective sigh of relief as pollsters’ predictions came to fruition in the November 6 US midterm elections
KIB’s Mohammad Said El Saka explains the bank’s strategy to become Kuwait’s Islamic bank of choice
As long as unprofitable companies grow quickly enough to dominate the market, there is an expectation that they will eventually repay investor confidence. But what if their business plans aren’t as solid as first thought?
Fintech start-ups are developing innovative new solutions to shake-up the financial services sector; established banks are having to decide whether to collaborate or compete
As Indonesia’s Millennials enter the workforce, the country expects to reach its productive peak by 2020. Despite the challenges Millennials present, they offer a wealth of opportunities to the housing market
The selfie generation’s focus on social responsibility is forcing the financial sector to take a long, hard look in the mirror, writes Kim Darrah
Organised crime does not just wreak havoc in society, it also has a profound economic impact that costs the global system countless billions each year
Despite increased awareness of the opportunities, many investors are confused about the impact of carbon risk and climate change on their portfolio
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Speculators snap up Japanese 10-year bonds despite negative yields
The slowdown in China has disrupted economic networks and strategies in the region, with South-East Asia and South Korea taking hits across the board. Tom Bailey asks whether Asia can remain a key driver of world economic growth
Many large banks are engaged in the storage and transport of physical commodities, for which the Fed is proposing new capital requirements
After the financial crisis, many called for big banks to be split up. However, seven years later, many of these ‘too big to fail’ institutions remain as large as ever
The global electronic cigarette market is already valued at more than $3bn, and analysts predict it will be triple that by 2017. Aaran Fronda looks at the e-cig boom and whether growth forecasts are realistic