Finance
18 articles
Data shakes up world of retail
In that architectural icon of the consumer age, the shopping mall, some of the world’s largest developers are using the power of data to find new ways to attract customers and increase spending.
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.
Pearls of investing cultured away from vampire squid
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.
A $3 trillion investment opportunity
I am a climate change activist and an environmentalist. The sense of how fast all of our systems are approaching breaking point is what drives me to ensure that denial and fear do not get in the way of action.
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.
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.
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: 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."
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.”
Financial sector braces for strong headwinds
Senior bank executives and regulators gathering in Davos this week are still grappling with the fallout of the global financial crisis, almost a decade after the collapse of Lehman Brothers.