Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026

International Finance

Category : Business Leaders

Business Leaders

‘Growth in insurance will come from the dynamic demographics of Saudi Arabia’

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Adrian Flowers, CEO of SABB Takaful, discusses the insurance market in Saudi Arabia with Team IFM. August 5, 2014:SABB Takaful is a leading and trusted Islamic Insurance provider in Saudi Arabia, operating according to the principles of Shariah. All its products are reviewed and approved by its Shariah committee before being made available to customers....
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Business Leaders

60 days after polls, Belgium sees signs of a federal government

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
But this is nothing compared to 2010 when it took 18 months to form a government July 24, 2014: Nearly two months after the regional and federal elections in Belgium, it seems that the political process to form new governing coalitions is nearing an end. The elections took place on May 25. At the regional...
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Business Leaders

For JTB, it is all about SMEs

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
At Jammal Trust Bank, anyone who needs to finance a productive idea is considered a potential SME July 18, 2014: SMEs are a fundamental part of the economic fabric in Lebanon. They play a crucial role in furthering growth, innovation and prosperity. Unfortunately, they are strongly restricted in accessing the funds that they require to...
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Business Leaders

The age of asset management?

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
by Andrew G Haldane, Executive Director, Financial Stability. 4th April 2014 It is a great pleasure to be speaking at this London Business School conference on asset management.Given the topic and my area of responsibility, I thought I would discuss the links between asset management and financial stability. This issue is not new. But it has...
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Business Leaders

International Finance Magazine interviews Pedro Coelho – CEO, Standard Bank Angola

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
In Conversation with Pedro Coelho – CEO, Standard Bank Angola on the future for Angola and Standard Bank. 4th April 2014 IFM: Angola has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world since the end of the civil war in 2002. The Global Financial Crisis of 2008, however, brought down growth rates. What...
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Business Leaders

International Finance Magazine interviews Ljiljana Spasojevic – CEO, AzerCredit

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
In Conversation with Ljiljana Spasojevic – CEO, AzerCredit on the Growth of Micro finance Industry in Azerbaijan and how AzerCredit is having a positive impact on the lives of the underprivileged. (Inset members of the Management Board) 4th April 2014 IFM: VF AzerCredit has, for a long time already, been known as a double bottom...
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Business LeadersFintech

In Conversation with Victor Remsha about how the social network has achieved such success.

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
In March 2014 International Finance Magazine recognized WhoTrades.com as the best social network for traders 2014. 3rd April 2014 The network attracted thousands of followers only over two years, uniting traders from around the world. In this interview, company founder Victor Remsha talks about how the social network has achieved such success. IFM: Victor, how...
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BankingBusiness Leaders

CaixaBI Bullish On Prospects For 2014

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
We hope to improve our performance this year compared to last year thanks to the economic recovery and bouyant Portuguese capital markets, says Joaquim Souza, CEO of CaixaBI, one of Portugal’s largest investment banks. Lisbon, February 26: With the Portuguese economy rebounding from the recent recession there is a strong demand for Portuguese assets financial...
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BankingBusiness LeadersEconomyFinanceFintechWealth Management

Editor’s Epistle

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
2014 looks good, but read us to stay ahead! January 2014 On behalf of the entire International Finance Magazine team let me first wish all our readers and clients a very happy and prosperous New Year. Welcome to the brave new world of 2014. The past year was tough. According to the International Monetary Fund’s...
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Business Leaders

Paul Kagame: Digital President Leading a Technology Movement

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
By Uwimana Basaninyenzi. 4th December 2013 Paul Kagame, the President of Rwanda, has been dubbed the “digital president” by international organizations, journalists, and politicians alike. A recent article inWired Magazine provides a compelling review of numerous technology initiatives that President Kagame has spearheaded in the last decade, making it clear why he’s been given this title....
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