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The caricature 'vampire squid' financial conspiracy that ensnares us all and bought about the Great Recession badly tarnished the reputation of bankers, venture capitalists, hedge funds and asset managers.
Taking the lead in blockchain
Financial institutions in Dubai are among the first banks in the world to explore the potential of blockchain to improve the security and efficiency of their services.
New tech on the block
The strategic partnership between Smart Dubai and Emirates NBD solidifies the bank’s goal of providing superior customer experience through its digital services.
M-Pesa: mobile money in Africa
In many African countries, more people now use a mobile money account than a bank account. Many of them will be customers of Vodafone’s pioneering M-Pesa service.
Implementing blockchain across the city
Liv., aims to provide a banking platform that is intuitive. It is a new digital experience for a new generation of customers.
Q&A: Bank of Cyprus
John Hourican, CEO: "I am confident that the city of London will continue to be a powerhouse in global finance regardless of how the separation from Europe occurs.”
Opportunities abound in resilient Africa
Africa’s resilience, at a time when the global economy is faltering on the back of geopolitical tensions and rising trade barriers, reflects how much the continent has progressed in recent years.
Q&A: MasterCard
Raja Rajamannar, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, MasterCard: "We are trying to create marketing platforms that will deliver extraordinary experiences in real time to consumers."
The rapid rise of impact investing
Impact investment offers diverse opportunities to investors to generate positive social and environmental impact in investments which also deliver a compelling financial return.
Cyprus: stable finance, stable growth
As the world’s policymakers continue to grapple with the consequences of the global financial crisis, the remarkable recovery of the island economy of Cyprus has become a point of reference in the debate.
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