Portugal is Europe’s go-to business hub
The world’s top residence-by-investment program resides with Portugal, after the Global Residence and Citizenship Program 2017/18 report was released...
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Iran locked out again – What happens to trading favourites in Europe?
Iran faces economic sanctions again, but it has managed to forge multi-million dollar trade deals with many European and Asian nations. It is OPEC’s third largest oil producer, and has a treasure trove of minerals and natural resources, but with Trump’ administration coming down hard on Iran, what happens next?...
How the Vollgeld Initiative could transform global banking
Switzerland just voted against the Vollgeld initiative’s proposed sovereign money, expected to have a far-reaching impact on the financial community. So what is the Vollgeld Iniatitive about and why have economists recommended sovereign money to government leaders for decades now?...
Italy, a test for the European Union and its financial stability
Following the appointment of Conte as the new prime minister, what lies ahead for Italy?...
Cyberattacks in finance, and how to tackle them
Carbon Black, the leader in endpoint security solutions, released a report titled Modern Bank Heists: Cyberattacks and Lateral Movement in the Financial Sector, which offers perspectives of 40 Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) on financial safety today. Here are the findings...
Breathing new life into oil and gas reserves
There is rising interest in decommissioning offshore oil and gas platforms in the North Sea – bringing attention to various aspects of this newfound activity including the process, cost, regulation and challenges. If done right, this activity can be hugely beneficial to the O&G industry and the environment. Christopher Harrison, partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman...
Australia’s banking inquiry: A crucible for change?
A series of embarrassing failures that have reflected poorly on Australia’s financial industry compels one to consider the need for an independent, professional body with strict standards and codes of conduct, writes banking professional Peter Pontikis...
Are we giving consent to use our data too freely?
With GDPR being implemented across the EU, the crucial question is how we consent to personal data usage. Charlie Tuxworth, director of software and innovation at digital solutions provider Equiniti explains the necessity for data integrity and protection in business based on user consent and withdrawal of consent...
AI for fraud detection: beyond the hype
AI has made a lot of noise in financial circles, but how far will it go in revolutionising the industry and assist with fraud detection? Security specialist Sundeep Tengur gives us his insights...
Why women in the banking sector face a ‘double glass ceiling’
Although the banking industry has reached parity in terms of overall employee representation, women face a ‘double glass ceiling’, finds out Michael Ferrary, professor of human resource management at France’s SKEMA School of Business...