Financial reforms in Barbados seek to raise country’s business standing
Life guard station in Miami beach, Barbados Like many of its neighbours in the Caribbean, Barbados relies on the financial and offshore sector [...]
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Despite large debt, Italy is a safer financial bet than Greece
Italy has Europe’s second-highest debt burden as a proportion of GDP, with a national debt of 132% of its 2014 compared to an [...]
Financial market services licences in New Zealand
New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority regulates the country’s financial services providers under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. The Act, which came into [...]
Greece Financial Crisis – IMF: we made some mistakes in Greece…
Greece Financial Crisis In a 50-page critique released last week, the IMF has admitted that it was a bit too optimistic with its [...]
Hong Kong – Top Financial Sector for the second year running.
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has named Hong Kong as the world’s top financial centre for the second running. This is attributed to [...]
UAE Federal Corporate Tax 2023: The End of a Tax-Free Era or a New Dawn in United Arab Emirates?
Introducing Federal Corporate Tax (FCT) or Corporate Income Tax in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2023 is a significant change to the [...]
Why Diversity and Inclusion Matter in Today’s Corporate World
In today’s globalized world, diversity and inclusion have become critical components of the corporate world. Companies that embrace diversity and inclusion benefit from [...]
Why Singapore Is the Preferred Business Banking Location for MNCs Expanding into Asia
Expanding your multinational corporation (MNC) to Singapore can be a smart strategic move. Singapore is a global financial hub with a thriving business [...]
Malaysia: Tech Sector Sees Surge in Foreign Investment
Malaysia’s tech sector, particularly semiconductors, digital economy and start-up ecosystems, is increasingly attracting foreign investment. Despite pandemic-related challenges and supply chain disruptions, Malaysia’s [...]
Lessons from Silicon Valley Bank’s Failure: Diversification, Liquidity and Regulatory Oversight
In March 2023, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) failed after a bank run, marking the second-largest bank failure in United States history and the [...]