The future part 2: poorer, taxed harder, and more opportunistic
World Finance speaks with Richard Dobbs co- author of No Ordinary Disruption on the key forces transforming the global economy over the next two decades
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Could HSBC make it in China?
World Finance speaks with attorney and China expert Frankie Fook-Lun Leung on the future of the world’s local bank – and how it might impact China
The future part 1: poorer, older and more resourceful
World Finance speaks with Richard Dobbs co- author of No Ordinary Disruption on the key forces transforming the global economy over the next two decades
Is Japan as robust as we think?
Economist argues Japan’s macroeconomic saga is not over; economic recovery needs to continue before fiscal consolidation can take off
Mills: China likely to trump Europe as global leader in next decade
Economist John Mills fears the decline of the single currency just as the internationalisation of the RMB has taken off has sealed the continent’s fate
Turkey as the next Eurasian hub?
World Finance speaks with Dr Bahadir Kaleagasi, international coordinator of Turkish Industry & Business Association on Turkey’s new global role
Venture capitalists vying for Iran’s next tech megawatt
With the highest internet penetration in the MENA region, an Iranian tech heavyweight says investors are noticing just how fertile the landscape has become
Grassroots view: A US future requiring new frontiers?
World Finance speaks with Edgar Swamp, author of Glitch in the Machine, who takes a satirical look at America’s future
Is Turkey stuffed?
Turkey is approaching a general election on June 7, but the country – one of the MINTs – has been hit by neighbouring tensions and weakening investment outlooks
Hugh: ECB should cut economies more slack; overnight successes unattainable
Economist Edward Hugh says the ECB should be more cognisant that the impact of QE on economies such as Spain will be a long-term process
Building BRICs
Do the BRIC economies represent the same opportunities that they once did?
Solving the problem of retirement in South Africa
People argue, ‘Why should I make provision for retirement, but before I get to retirement I might starve of hunger?’ says Sentinel Retirement Fund’s Eric Visser
Yuan as a reserve? “IMF won’t want to be Asia development banked”
China has long been pushing for a greater role internationally, and this looks closer than ever with the IMF holding the key
