Reconsidering finance 1: Where do derivatives sit?
Banker bashing has become a public sport over the last decade and while some has been justified, one economist argues that we need them more than ever
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Keeping M&A on track, seek decent project management
As the globalisation trend of M&A approaches its third decade – with of course a blip in the road during the financial crisis, firms in a number of major industries have gathered instinct for investing externally. But this type of growth famously can go wrong
Can shadow banking enable market based finance?
Standardisation, simplification and transparency within the shadow banking sector is needed to support the healthy functioning of capital markets says a recent CFA Institute study
World Bank ease of doing business “numbers just numbers” for India
With its economy growing faster than China’s and a business-friendly prime minister, India may appear an enticing prospect to foreign investors. But ranking 142 on the World Banks ease of doing business report the country still seems to have a way to go
China internalises, shifts, and grows long term
China’s shadow banking assets are estimated to have reached 41trn yuan by the end of 2014, representing 65 percent of the nation’s GDP
Cuba – the next frontier of global business?
With softening relations between Cuba and the US, is the Caribbean island country the next frontier of global business?
Nightingale: China could be heading to a recession
Economist argues slow growth has reduced to stagnation in the Asian Tiger nation
Cuba: A change in philosophy
With President Obama’s announcement in December that the US is normalising relations with Cuba the world is watching to see whether the 54-year-old US trade and investment embargo against the Caribbean island country will be lifted
Nightingale: US interest hike frightens China
Economist argues China’s once overwhelming confidence in its economy has been replaced with looming fear of a depression
Obama’s legacy: Heightened costs and decreased risk
The election campaign is underway in the US, FIBA comments on what that means for financial services
OECD: Corruption endemic in Kyrgyzstan
Widespread corruption continues to be a major challenge for Kyrgyzstan’s development according to the OECD
Will Cuba be invited to Sunday lunch?
Former US Ambassador to Costa Rica and Brazil John Danilovich hopes for full diplomatic relations between Cuba and the US
Maslov: Putin ready to make Russia “a more Asian country”
Academic debates whether President Vladimir Putin’s uncharacteristic diplomacy towards Asia is a strategic long-term move
